Oxford House - Olympus

3914 Trier Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815

Oxford House, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates a network of over 3,500 self-run, self-supported recovery homes across the United States, providing community-based, supportive, and sober living environments 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, responsibility, and replication through its time-tested, evidence-based approach.
Each Oxford House is a rented, gender-specific residence housing at least six members who democratically elect officers, share household responsibilities and equal expenses, and enforce a strict zero-tolerance policy for substance use, with immediate expulsion for violations.
There are no time limits on stays, allowing residents to remain as long as they maintain sobriety, contribute financially, and avoid disruption, fostering long-term recovery, leadership skills, and self-efficacy.
Supported by extensive research, including studies from DePaul University showing significantly lower substance use, higher employment, and reduced incarceration rates compared to usual care, Oxford House, Inc. issues charters, provides technical assistance, and facilitates expansion through chapters, associations, and field staff, serving hundreds of thousands of individuals by promoting peer support, autonomy, and reintegration into society without external management or authority.

What we treat

Treatment & Programs

Levels of Care

The recovery journey at Oxford House - Olympus centers entirely on the sober living level of care. There are no time limits for stays, giving individuals the freedom to remain as long as they maintain abstinence, pay their expenses, and avoid disruptive behavior. This long-term approach provides a stable bridge between primary treatment and fully independent living.

Sober Living

Therapies

Because this is a peer-run environment under the Oxford House Model, traditional clinical therapies are not provided on-site. Instead, residents rely on mutual support, democratic house meetings, and independent engagement with outside recovery groups.

Addictions

Residents overcoming drug addiction and alcoholism find a strict environment designed to protect their ongoing sobriety. The home enforces a zero-tolerance policy that requires everyone to remain completely substance-free, with immediate expulsion mandated for any return to drinking or drug use.

Alcohol Use Disorder

Conditions

This democratically run community is specifically built to support individuals navigating the everyday reality of a substance use disorder. By fostering self-efficacy and strong peer accountability, the residence helps people rebuild responsible habits without the intervention of an outside clinical authority.

Issues

Moving into a self-supported home directly addresses the housing insecurity and unemployment that often accompany early recovery. By living alongside peers committed to the same goals, residents build a powerful sober social network that helps them secure steady jobs and navigate criminal justice issues.

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

Programs

Operations follow the time-tested, abstience-oriented Oxford House Model. This approach emphasizes a peer-led community driven entirely by participatory democracy rather than clinical oversight. Residents share house administration duties and vote on all collective decisions, which cultivates strong leadership skills and personal responsibility.

Abstinence Oriented Evidence Based Peer-Led / Recovery Community Model Extended Care (90+ days)

On-site

Amenities

The living arrangements in Fort Wayne feature shared rooms alongside comfortable television and common areas. Members take total ownership of their environment and split all required household chores equally. Residents also democratically elect officers to manage daily operations and assure the residence runs smoothly.

Shared Rooms Cable/Satellite TV

Coverage

Payment

Prospective members of Oxford House - Olympus navigate an affordable self-payment structure known as the Equal Expense Share (EES). Each resident contributes the exact same amount to cover the total monthly rent, utilities, and basic household staples, ensuring that financial responsibility is divided fairly.

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

Eligibility

Who We Serve

This Fort Wayne home is designed for adult men and women transitioning out of formal rehabilitation who need a stable environment. It serves individuals ready to embrace an egalitarian lifestyle where everyone shares responsibility. Every member gets an equal vote on house matters regardless of how long they have lived there.

Genders Accepted

Men Women

Additional Services

To foster a safe and focused environment, Oxford House - Olympus operates as a strict gender-separate space. Former residents who leave in good standing are highly encouraged to join the active alumni program, allowing them to offer continued guidance and friendship to newer members.

Gender-Separate HousingAlumni Program

About

Facility Info

As part of a massive national network supported by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, this location operates independently under an official charter. Situated in Indiana, the rented residence blends seamlessly into its local neighborhood without any external management or oversight.

Credentials

Accreditations

While operating completely outside traditional clinical licensing, this residential model is recognized as an evidence-based practice. Independent studies from DePaul University consistently highlight the impressive success and low relapse rates of this unique living arrangement.

Oxford House - Olympus