Oxford House - Monet

Oxford House, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1975 that operates a network of over 3,500 self-run, self-supported, democratically governed sober living homes across the United States and internationally, providing a community-based, supportive environment for individuals in recovery from substance use disorders, including alcohol and drug addiction, with a focus on long-term sobriety without time limits. The Oxford House Model, recognized as an evidence-based practice, emphasizes recovery, responsibility, and replication through its core principles: houses must be financially self-supporting, democratically operated with elected officers serving six-month terms, and 100% drug- and alcohol-free, with immediate expulsion for any relapse to protect the group's sobriety. Members share equal expenses and household responsibilities, fostering leadership, self-efficacy, and mutual support, while active participation in programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous is encouraged for sustained recovery. Targeting recovering alcoholics, drug addicts, veterans, women with children, and those with co-occurring mental health issues, Oxford House enables residents to live as long as needed—averaging about a year but often longer—while achieving high success rates, with studies showing over 80% maintaining sobriety post-residency, reduced criminal involvement, and improved employment outcomes compared to usual care.