Oxford House - Jenkins

7915 Oklahoma Trl, Fort Wayne, IN 46815

Oxford House is a pioneering nonprofit organization founded in 1975, providing self-run, self-supported recovery residences for individuals overcoming substance use disorders, with a core mission to offer community-based, supportive, and sober living environments that foster long-term sobriety through responsibility and replication.
Originating from a group of recovering alcoholics who took over a closing halfway house in Silver Spring, Maryland, to avoid relapse due to limited stays and lack of support, Oxford House has grown into a network of over 3,500 democratically operated, gender-specific homes across 47 states, housing more than 24,000 residents annually who share expenses equally, elect officers for six-month terms, and enforce a strict zero-tolerance policy for drug or alcohol use to protect the group's sobriety.
As a 501(c)(3) entity, Oxford House, Inc. issues charters, offers technical assistance, and promotes an evidence-based model backed by extensive research from DePaul University and endorsements from SAMHSA, demonstrating unmatched outcomes like 80% long-term sobriety rates, reduced incarceration, and improved employment compared to usual care.
Targeting recovering alcoholics, drug addicts, and those with co-occurring disorders—including veterans, women with children, and special populations—Oxford House emphasizes autonomy, peer support, and active participation in AA/NA without formal affiliation, enabling residents to stay indefinitely as long as they remain sober, non-disruptive, and financially responsible, while alumni are encouraged to provide ongoing friendship and example to newcomers.

What we treat

Treatment & Programs

Levels of Care

Operating entirely without outside authorities or house managers, Oxford House - Jenkins provides a highly structured sober living environment. This peer-led model serves as a vital bridge in the aftercare support continuum, allowing residents to stay as long as they remain clean, sober, and financially responsible. There are no arbitrary time limits, giving individuals the necessary runway to build an enduring recovery foundation.

Sober Living Aftercare Support

Therapies

Because this is a peer-run communal living environment rather than a clinical facility, there are no formal therapeutic treatments provided on-site. The focus remains entirely on shared responsibility, democratic self-governance, and mutual accountability to sustain lasting abstinence.

Addictions

The residence is designed specifically for individuals seeking lifelong freedom from drug addiction and alcoholism. Maintaining a strictly sober environment is the absolute cornerstone of the model, and any resident who returns to using drugs or alcohol faces immediate expulsion. This zero-tolerance approach ensures a safe, uncompromised space for everyone committed to leaving active addiction behind.

Alcohol Use Disorder

Conditions

The overarching objective of the household is to help those battling substance use disorder achieve long-term, comfortable sobriety. By participating in a deeply egalitarian community, members develop the self-efficacy and daily habits required to successfully manage their condition over time.

Issues

Beyond maintaining abstinence, the household actively addresses the broader life challenges that often accompany recovery, such as housing insecurity and past criminal justice issues. Residents work together to build a powerful sober social network, learning how to manage co-occurring mental health challenges effectively while fully reintegrating into society. For many, including those navigating the transition from military or first responder roles, this shared environment effectively breaks the cycle of isolation.

Homelessness/Housing Insecurity Sober Social Network / Community Building Criminal Justice Issues Transition from Military / First Responder Roles

Programs

The evidence-based Oxford House model is famously peer-led and strictly abstinence-oriented, backed by decades of research from DePaul University showing an 80% long-term sobriety success rate. Members participate in a deeply democratic recovery community, running weekly meetings, electing officers for six-month terms, and embracing 12-step informed support. The broader national network also charters specialty homes to support historically marginalized groups, including dedicated Native American and deaf programs in select geographic areas.

Abstinence Oriented Evidence Based Peer-Led / Recovery Community Model 12-Step Informed

On-site

Amenities

Finding a home at Oxford House - Jenkins means stepping into a fully functional, self-sustaining shared residence in the Fort Wayne community. Members typically live in shared rooms—often pairing up to prevent isolation—while enjoying standard household comforts like cable television and inviting communal spaces. Everyone rotates chores and actively chips in to keep their environment clean and well-managed.

Shared Rooms Cable/Satellite TV

Coverage

Payment

Financial accountability is a core pillar of the recovery process here, requiring members to cover their own living costs entirely through self-payment. Instead of a traditional rent model, residents pay an Equal Expense Share (EES) that equitably divides the monthly lease, utilities, and basic staples among everyone living in the home.

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

Eligibility

Who We Serve

While the overarching network serves both men and women across thousands of gender-specific homes, this residence provides a disciplined environment for adults genuinely committed to recovery. Every prospective household member must be individually interviewed and democratically voted in by the current residents to ensure a strong community fit. By fostering a culture of mutual reliance, the home helps diverse individuals safely rebuild their lives and independence.

Genders Accepted

Men Women

Additional Services

A strong, nationwide alumni program plays a crucial role in the ongoing success of the community. Former members who leave the house in good standing are consistently encouraged to stay involved, offering friendship, real-world insight, and essential peer support to newer residents finding their footing.

Alumni Program

About

Facility Info

Operating as a chartered residence under a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Oxford House - Jenkins is an ordinary, welcoming single-family home located in Indiana. The self-governed setup allows the Fort Wayne residence to function seamlessly without outside interference, integrating naturally into the surrounding neighborhood as a place of quiet accountability.

Credentials

Accreditations

The residence holds a formal charter from Oxford House, Inc., binding it to the time-tested operational guidelines of the national organization. This rigorous model is officially recognized by SAMHSA and featured on the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices.

Oxford House - Jenkins