Oxford House - Mana

Oxford House is a nonprofit organization that operates a network of over 3,500 self-run, self-supported recovery homes across the United States and beyond, providing a community-based, supportive, and sober living environment for individuals recovering from substance use disorders. Founded in 1975 when residents of a closing halfway house in Silver Spring, Maryland, took over the property and established a democratic, drug- and alcohol-free model of group living, Oxford House emphasizes recovery through responsibility and replication, allowing members to stay as long as needed while sharing expenses and chores without external authority or time limits. Guided by the Oxford House Model—an evidence-based practice recognized by the federal government—the organization fosters long-term sobriety, with studies showing over 80% of residents maintaining recovery post-residency, serving diverse populations including those with co-occurring mental health issues, veterans, women with children, and individuals from various backgrounds, all while promoting egalitarian democracy, peer support, and personal growth to help members reintegrate into society and avoid relapse.