Oxford House - Ellis
2816 N. Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
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 governed recovery homes for individuals in recovery from substance use disorders.
Founded by Paul Molloy and fellow residents who took over a closing halfway house in Silver Spring, Maryland, the organization has grown to over 3,500 gender-specific houses across 47 states, housing more than 20,000 residents at any given time and supporting hundreds of thousands through its evidence-based approach.
The core philosophy emphasizes recovery, responsibility, and replication, offering long-term, community-based sober living environments where members share equal responsibilities, pay their fair share of expenses, and immediately expel anyone who relapses, fostering an 80% long-term sobriety rate as evidenced by DePaul University studies.
Without house managers or time limits, residents elect officers for six-month terms, attend 12-step meetings, and build self-efficacy through participatory democracy, while Oxford House, Inc. provides charters, technical assistance, and resources to expand the network, ensuring autonomy yet interconnected support via chapters and associations for alcoholics, drug addicts, and those seeking to stay stopped without loneliness or relapse.
What we treat
Treatment & Programs
Levels of Care
At Oxford House - Ellis, the sole focus is on providing a self-run, self-supported sober living environment. Following a time-tested operational model, members can live here for as long as they need to build a stable foundation. There is no pressure of a discharge date provided they remain sober and pay their share.
Therapies
As a non-professional recovery home, Oxford House - Ellis does not provide clinical therapies or on-site counseling. Instead, the community relies entirely on peer support, shared accountability, and the active participation of residents in outside 12-step programs to maintain lasting behavioral changes.
Addictions
The community at this Fort Wayne residence is built around shared recovery from drug addiction and alcoholism. The core requirement for every member is an absolute, zero-tolerance commitment to sobriety. This strict rule ensures the environment remains 100% substance-free for everyone seeking to stay stopped without the threat of relapse nearby.
Conditions
Oxford House - Ellis strictly addresses substance use disorder through a peer-led framework rather than professional psychiatric intervention. Because there are no house managers or on-site clinicians, the home is best suited for stabilized individuals who are ready to actively manage their own ongoing recovery in a shared environment.
Issues
By removing arbitrary time limits, the home provides vital stability for those facing housing insecurity, job loss, or criminal justice issues. The democratically run model naturally fosters a strong sober social network. This peer foundation gives members the time and support needed to secure employment and gradually rebuild their independence.
Programs
Oxford House - Ellis operates entirely on an evidence-based, peer-led recovery community approach. Backed by DePaul University research showing an 80% long-term sobriety rate, it is a strictly abstinence-oriented environment. Participatory democracy replaces traditional management here, meaning residents govern themselves by electing officers for rotating six-month terms.
On-site
Amenities
The residence functions as a typical single-family home where members share household chores, responsibilities, and everyday living spaces. Amenities like shared rooms and cable TV help foster a cooperative environment where individuals can bond, relax, and rebuild their lives together.
Coverage
Payment
Financial responsibility is a core pillar of the program, operating entirely on a self-payment structure known internally as the Equal Expense Share. Every single member pays the exact same weekly or monthly amount to cover rent, utilities, and basic household staples. This egalitarian approach ensures the home remains completely self-supporting.
Eligibility
Who We Serve
The national network consists of gender-specific homes that provide a safe, shared residence for men or women to build self-efficacy alongside their peers. This Fort Wayne home welcomes adults in recovery who are committed to upholding the house guidelines. Members must be willing to fulfill their household duties, pay their share, and maintain absolute sobriety.
Additional Services
Support extends beyond the walls of the house through a robust national alumni program that keeps former residents connected to the organization's mission. The shared model inherently acts as housing assistance by pooling resources to secure comfortable living arrangements. Meanwhile, constant peer support between housemates serves as the primary engine for long-term sobriety.
About
Facility Info
Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, this residence operates under the charter of Oxford House, Inc., a pioneering nonprofit organization established in 1975. The house blends seamlessly into the local neighborhood, offering a self-sustaining, community-integrated environment where members can comfortably transition back into everyday society.
Credentials
Accreditations
As a non-clinical setting, this home does not hold traditional medical accreditations, but the broader model is famously recognized by SAMHSA as an evidence-based practice. The residence maintains its active charter by strictly adhering to the national organization's self-run and self-supported guidelines.
- 2816 N. Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
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