Oxford House - Finn

6353 Buck Creek Pkwy, Indianapolis, IN 46227

Oxford House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates a nationwide network of over 3,500 self-run, self-supported recovery homes for individuals in recovery from substance use disorders, providing a community-based, supportive, and sober living environment since its founding in 1975.
Originating when a group of men in Montgomery County, Maryland, took over a closing halfway house to continue their recovery democratically, Oxford House, Inc. now issues charters to new houses and offers technical assistance to expand the model, which emphasizes recovery, responsibility, and replication.
The Oxford House Model is an evidence-based practice, democratically governed with elected officers serving six-month terms, where residents share equal expenses and responsibilities, interview potential members, and maintain 100% drug- and alcohol-free living by immediately expelling anyone who relapses, allowing members to stay as long as needed without time limits.
Backed by extensive research from DePaul University and recognized by SAMHSA, the model achieves high long-term sobriety rates—over 80%—while supporting diverse populations including those with co-occurring mental health disorders, veterans, women with children, and individuals from various backgrounds, fostering leadership, self-efficacy, and reintegration into society through peer support and structured autonomy.

What we treat

Treatment & Programs

Levels of Care

Oxford House - Finn offers a unique approach to sober living and aftercare support built around a time-tested methodology known as the Oxford House Model. Rather than traditional step-down care, the facility operates as a self-run home with no maximum time limits, allowing individuals to stay as long as needed to build a strong foundation.

Sober Living Aftercare Support

Therapies

Instead of standard clinical modalities, this recovery process relies entirely on a time-tested, democratically governed peer support structure. Residents build self-efficacy and leadership skills through shared responsibilities and house voting rather than formal clinical intervention.

Addictions

The peer-led environment at Oxford House - Finn provides a highly structured home for individuals recovering from pervasive alcohol and drug addiction. The community strictly enforces absolute abstinence, utilizing a zero-tolerance policy where any return to substance use results in immediate expulsion to protect the house.

Alcohol Use Disorder

Conditions

While primarily focused on substance use disorder, this inclusive community has a proven track record of supporting residents who also manage co-occurring mental health challenges. By strictly following their required personal regimens and leaning on egalitarian peer accountability, individuals stabilize their broader mental health alongside their sobriety.

Issues

The home offers immediate relief for those facing homelessness and housing insecurity, creating a stable foundation where residents can focus on securing steady employment. With historical data suggesting many members have prior criminal justice system involvement, this supportive environment actively stops the cycle of incarceration by building a profound sober social network.

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

Programs

The core of Oxford House - Finn is a highly structured, abstinence-oriented recovery community model backed by decades of research from DePaul University. Operating without a traditional house manager, this evidence-based program relies on democratic procedures where members vote on all house decisions and elect officers to six-month terms.

Abstinence Oriented Evidence Based Peer-Led / Recovery Community Model

On-site

Amenities

Designed to feel like a true family home, the Indianapolis residence features shared rooms to encourage fellowship and prevent the isolation that often triggers relapse. Housemates share clean living spaces equipped with standard comforts like cable television, managing the property cooperatively through delegated daily chores.

Shared Rooms Cable/Satellite TV

Coverage

Payment

Financial responsibility is a vital cornerstone of recovery here, utilizing a highly affordable self-payment structure known as an Equal Expense Share (EES). Every resident contributes an equal weekly amount that covers their portion of the rent, utilities, and basic staple supplies to keep the house entirely self-supporting.

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

Eligibility

Who We Serve

This Indianapolis home integrates into a massive network of gender-specific residences serving men and women who are fully committed to long-term sobriety. The model heavily supports diverse backgrounds, successfully welcoming veterans and those navigating community reintegration into a thriving, self-sufficient environment.

Genders Accepted

Men Women

Additional Services

Beyond providing structured gender-separate housing, this self-supported community encourages lifelong connections through an active national alumni program. Former residents who leave in good standing frequently return as mentors, offering ongoing encouragement and vital housing assistance advice to the newest house members.

Gender-Separate HousingHousing AssistanceAlumni Program

About

Facility Info

Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, Oxford House - Finn operates as part of a sprawling 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization chartered to provide autonomous recovery spaces. The home seamlessly blends into the surrounding neighborhood, functioning exactly like an ordinary single-family residence driven entirely by the residents themselves.

Credentials

Accreditations

The overarching system of operations is recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and listed on the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices. This unique endorsement underscores the model’s scientifically verified ability to sustain long-term sobriety.

Oxford House - Finn