Oxford House - Kenzo

630 Averitt Rd, Greenwood, IN 46142

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 47 states, providing affordable, community-based housing and rehabilitative support for individuals recovering from alcohol and drug addiction.
Emerging from a group of residents who took over a closing halfway house in Silver Spring, Maryland, to ensure continued sobriety without time limits or external authority, the Oxford House Model emphasizes three core principles: recovery through active participation in AA/NA, responsibility via shared household duties and equal expense contributions, and replication by expanding access to these substance-free environments.
Houses are gender-specific, accommodate at least six residents, and enforce a strict zero-tolerance policy for drug or alcohol use, with members staying as long as they remain sober, non-disruptive, and pay their share—averaging about a year but often longer.
This evidence-based approach, validated by decades of research including studies from DePaul University showing over 80% long-term sobriety rates, higher employment, and reduced recidivism compared to usual care, targets underserved populations such as those with co-occurring mental health issues, veterans, women with children, and formerly incarcerated individuals, fostering leadership, self-efficacy, and peer support to help residents rebuild lives, avoid relapse, and reintegrate into society as responsible, productive members.

What we treat

Treatment & Programs

Levels of Care

Residents at Oxford House - Kenzo participate in a highly structured, self-directed sober living environment that acts as transformative aftercare support. Unlike traditional halfway houses, this cooperative model imposes no mandatory time limits. Individuals can live here for as long as they remain sober, pay their share, and contribute positively to the household.

Sober Living Aftercare Support

Therapies

Because this is a democratically run home, there is no formal clinical staff or psychological therapy provided on the premises. Instead, residents lean entirely on daily peer support and are strongly required to actively participate in local AA or NA meetings.

Addictions

This home is designed for individuals navigating drug addiction and alcohol recovery who are ready to commit completely to a substance-free lifestyle. To protect the community, the house strictly enforces a zero-tolerance policy at all times. Any return to substance use results in an immediate expulsion vote by the fellow housemates.

Alcohol Use Disorder

Conditions

The primary focus here is supporting those with severe substance use disorder through rigorous communal accountability. The model has also proven highly effective for individuals managing co-occurring mental illnesses in their recovery journey. Stable communal life provides the daily consistency needed to successfully maintain medication routines alongside lasting sobriety.

Issues

The egalitarian structure of the home helps resolve deep-rooted life challenges like homelessness, sudden job loss, and criminal justice issues. By fostering a strong sober social network, the house helps individuals break the frustrating cycle of recidivism. Members must work, pay their bills, or actively seek employment, effectively ending cycles of displacement.

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

Programs

Oxford House - Kenzo operates exclusively on the peer-led recovery community model, functioning as a democracy with no outside house manager. It is proudly abstinence-oriented and totally resident-governed. Members regularly elect a panel of peer officers who serve six-month terms to keep the home’s finances and daily operations on track.

Peer-Led / Recovery Community Model Abstinence Oriented

On-site

Amenities

Operating as an ordinary single-family home in a quiet neighborhood, the residence features shared bedrooms and traditional common living spaces. Routine chores and household maintenance are divided equally among all residents as an essential part of the community-building experience.

Coverage

Payment

Access to the home relies entirely on self-payment through a unique financial structure known as the Equal Expense Share. Every member pays the exact same weekly amount out-of-pocket to cover the total rent, utilities, and basic household staples.

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

Eligibility

Who We Serve

Following the national charter guidelines, this home provides a supportive, gender-specific environment for adult men or women navigating life after rehab. Bringing this proven architectural structure to the Greenwood, Indiana community creates a safe landing pad for dedicated individuals. The house frequently welcomes underserved populations, including military veterans and those exiting the justice system.

Age Groups

Adults (26-64)

Genders Accepted

Men Women

Additional Services

Beyond providing a place to sleep, the collective environment delivers 24-hour peer support to keep residents grounded during their transition. An active alumni program keeps former housemates connected to the worldwide network long after they move on to independent living. Members also indirectly gain vital housing assistance by learning to manage shared rental responsibilities and utility bills.

Alumni ProgramPeer SupportHousing Assistance

About

Facility Info

Located quietly within Greenwood, Indiana, this residence is part of a trusted 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to affordable recovery housing. The home integrates seamlessly into the surrounding neighborhood without calling attention to itself. It operates completely autonomously to provide a normalized, distraction-free environment for its members.

Credentials

Accreditations

Oxford House - Kenzo functions under a formal charter from Oxford House, Inc., which holds members to strict democratic and operational standards. The broader sober living model is recognized on the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices and backed by extensive DePaul University outcomes research.

Oxford House - Kenzo