Oxford House - Mana

3817 Lincoln Ave, Evansville, IN 47714

4.6 (758 reviews)

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.

What we treat

Treatment & Programs

Levels of Care

Oxford House - Mana provides a unique model of long-term sober living for individuals in the Evansville area. Rather than functioning as a transitional step-down with a strict exit date, residents can stay as long as they need to build a firm foundation. The house serves as powerful aftercare support following traditional rehabilitation or detoxification programs.

Sober Living Aftercare Support

Therapies

As a self-run and self-supported recovery environment, Oxford House - Mana does not employ clinical staff or provide formal therapies. Instead, residents rely entirely on the therapeutic value of peer support, democratically shared responsibilities, and regular attendance at external 12-step meetings.

Addictions

The house provides a safe refuge specifically for individuals in active recovery from drug addiction and alcoholism. This Evansville residence adheres to the absolute requirement that the environment remains entirely drug and alcohol-free. Any resident who returns to using is immediately expelled, protecting the sobriety of the entire household.

Alcohol Use Disorder

Conditions

Designed for individuals working to overcome severe substance use disorders, the communal living model helps members relearn responsible behavior. Research conducted by DePaul University shows this structured housing approach significantly reduces substance use and criminal involvement over time. The peer-supported environment has proven highly effective for maintaining long-term recovery.

Issues

Returning to society after treatment often brings challenges like housing insecurity, job loss, and criminal justice issues. Oxford House tackles these hurdles by requiring residents to pay an equal share of household expenses, actively fostering personal and financial responsibility. The democratically run home organically builds a strong sober social network to replace old drinking companions.

Homelessness/Housing Insecurity Criminal Justice Issues Job Loss / Unemployment Sober Social Network / Community Building

Programs

The home operates on a time-tested, peer-led recovery community model that the federal government recognizes as an evidence-based practice. There are no house managers or outside authorities running the day-to-day operations. Instead, this strictly abstinence-oriented framework allows members to democratically elect household officers who serve six-month terms.

Abstinence Oriented Evidence Based Peer-Led / Recovery Community Model

On-site

Amenities

This location operates as a standard single-family home, allowing residents to integrate into a normal, supportive neighborhood setting. Newcomers typically stay in shared rooms, which intentionally discourages isolation during early sobriety while building camaraderie. Basic household staples, cable television, and utilities are managed collectively by the residents.

Shared Rooms Cable/Satellite TV

Coverage

Payment

Financial independence is a vital pillar of the recovery model at Oxford House - Mana. Residents rely on self-payment, splitting all monthly rent and utility costs through an "Equal Expense Share" system. Because the home is entirely self-supporting, every member pays the exact same amount.

Please contact the facility directly to verify insurance coverage and payment options. Many facilities offer free insurance verification.

Eligibility

Who We Serve

This facility serves adults in recovery who are ready to embrace a shared, responsible lifestyle. While the broader organization hosts thousands of men and women, each individual rental home is strictly gender-separate to maintain focus and household stability. Prospective members apply, interview with current residents, and must secure an 80% approval vote to move in.

Genders Accepted

Men Women

Additional Services

Individuals who leave the residence in good standing are encouraged to stay connected through the organization's robust alumni program. These alumni offer friendship, guidance, and a living example of long-term success to newer members. The broader network also supports residents by providing a reliable, shared housing arrangement upon leaving primary treatment.

Gender-Separate HousingAlumni ProgramHousing Assistance

About

Facility Info

Situated in Evansville, Indiana, this residence operates under the umbrella of Oxford House, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The home functions as a traditional single-family house nestled within a standard community neighborhood, allowing the group to quietly and autonomously support one another.

Credentials

Accreditations

Rather than holding traditional clinical accreditations, this home operates under an official charter from Oxford House, Inc. This charter guarantees the home maintains the model's core requirements: remaining democratically self-run, financially self-supporting, and strictly substance-free.

Oxford House - Mana