Oxford House - Sancho

Oxford House, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that pioneered the Oxford House Model in 1975, providing self-run, self-supported, and democratically operated sober living homes for individuals recovering from substance use disorders. Founded by Paul Molloy and other residents who took over a closing halfway house in Silver Spring, Maryland, to avoid relapse and foster long-term sobriety, Oxford House emphasizes recovery, responsibility, and replication through a network of over 3,500 gender-specific residences across 47 states, housing more than 24,000 people annually. The model offers a community-based, supportive environment where residents share responsibilities, elect officers for six-month terms, and maintain 100% drug and alcohol-free living, with no time limits on stays as long as members remain sober, pay their equal share of expenses, and avoid disruptive behavior. Backed by extensive research from DePaul University and recognized by SAMHSA as an evidence-based practice, Oxford House achieves sobriety rates up to 80% after one year, serving diverse populations including those with co-occurring mental health issues, veterans, women with children, and the formerly incarcerated, while promoting active participation in AA/NA and integration into the community without professional management or external authority.