Oxford House - Buffalo Trail

Oxford House is a nonprofit organization that operates over 3,500 self-run, self-supported recovery homes across the United States, providing a community-based, supportive, and sober living environment for individuals recovering from substance use disorders. Founded in 1975 when a group of men in recovery took over a closing halfway house in Silver Spring, Maryland, and established a democratically governed model emphasizing recovery, responsibility, and replication, Oxford House enables residents to live together without external authority, sharing household duties and expenses while maintaining strict abstinence from drugs and alcohol—any relapse results in immediate expulsion to protect the group's sobriety. This evidence-based approach, supported by extensive research from DePaul University and recognized by SAMHSA, fosters long-term sobriety with success rates exceeding 80%, better employment outcomes, and reduced criminal involvement compared to usual care. Oxford House, Inc., a 501(c)(3) entity, issues charters, provides technical assistance, and promotes expansion through chapters, associations, and field staff, serving diverse populations including men, women, veterans, those with co-occurring mental health issues, and families, while encouraging active participation in AA/NA and alumni involvement for sustained recovery and community impact.