Oxford House - Chance II

Oxford House, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 1975, dedicated to providing self-run, self-supported homes for individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. The Oxford House Model offers a community-based, supportive, and sober living environment where residents democratically elect officers, share responsibilities and expenses, and maintain 100% drug and alcohol-free living. There are over 3,500 Oxford Houses across the United States, housing more than 24,000 individuals at any time, with no time limits on residency as long as members remain sober, non-disruptive, and pay their equal share. This evidence-based approach, backed by extensive research, emphasizes personal responsibility, peer support, and integration with programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous to foster long-term recovery, reduced relapse rates, improved employment, and lower incarceration. Oxford House, Inc. provides charters, technical assistance, and resources to expand the model, serving diverse populations including veterans, women with children, and those with co-occurring mental health issues through gender-specific residences.