Oxford House - Francisco

4305 N. College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205

Oxford House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1975 that provides self-run, self-supported, and substance-free recovery housing for individuals recovering from alcohol and drug addiction.
Originating from a group of residents who took over a closing halfway house in Silver Spring, Maryland, to continue their recovery, Oxford House has grown to over 3,500 democratically governed homes across 47 states and internationally, housing more than 24,000 residents annually.
The Oxford House Model emphasizes recovery, responsibility, and replication through a unique, evidence-based system that fosters long-term sobriety without time limits, professional management, or outside authority; residents elect officers for six-month terms, share equal expenses, and maintain a 100% drug- and alcohol-free environment by immediately expelling any member who relapses.
This community-based approach, supported by chapters, state associations, and Oxford House, Inc.'s technical assistance, enables residents—many with histories of homelessness, incarceration, or co-occurring mental health issues, including veterans and women with children—to develop leadership skills, self-efficacy, and responsible behavior while actively participating in AA/NA for sustained recovery.
Research, including studies by DePaul University and endorsements from SAMHSA, demonstrates unmatched outcomes: residents achieve significantly lower substance use (31% vs. 65%), higher employment and income, and reduced incarceration rates compared to usual care, proving the model's effectiveness in saving lives, instilling hope, and restoring relationships.

What we treat

Treatment & Programs

Levels of Care

Instead of a traditional step-down program, Oxford House - Francisco provides strictly sober living. Members face no set time limits on their residential stay here. They can remain in the home as long as they stay clean and pay their share.

Sober Living

Therapies

Oxford House - Francisco relies entirely on peer support rather than professional clinical therapies. Residents are instead simply encouraged to actively participate in outside groups like AA or NA.

Addictions

The community is firmly dedicated to tackling both alcohol and drug addiction. Residents share the singular personal goal of stopping substance use and staying stopped. If any member returns to using alcohol or drugs, the house requires immediate expulsion.

Alcohol Use Disorder

Conditions

The house supports individuals actively recovering from standard substance use disorders. DePaul University studies have proven this model successfully supports people managing co-occurring mental illnesses. The community environment helps residents properly balance needed medications while building comfortable, long-term sobriety.

Issues

Living here helps residents safely rebuild a stable sober social network together. Many individuals join the community to overcome difficult pasts, including homelessness and criminal justice issues. The shared democracy also helps people navigate stressful life challenges like job loss or military transitions.

Homelessness/Housing Insecurity Criminal Justice Issues Sober Social Network / Community Building Job Loss / Unemployment Transition from Military / First Responder Roles

Programs

At its very core, this represents a strictly peer-led recovery community model. The evidence-based structure demands total abstinence and heavily relies on democratically elected house officers. Everyone simply votes on major decisions, ensuring equal responsibility for extended care and long-term sobriety.

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

On-site

Amenities

This home functions as a typical single-family residence to encourage normal community living. To prevent isolation, the layout includes four or more bedrooms with comfortable shared rooms. Members share access to standard conveniences like two bathrooms and reliable cable or satellite television.

Shared Rooms Cable/Satellite TV

Coverage

Payment

At Oxford House - Francisco, strict financial responsibility is a core part of the recovery process. Members strictly rely on self-payment through an Equal Expense Share that fairly divides all household costs. This affordable regular payment covers the standard rent, essential ongoing utilities, and basic communal staples.

Eligibility

Who We Serve

Oxford House - Francisco is carefully designed for individuals genuinely committed to maintaining lasting recovery. The broader national network serves both men and women across strictly gender-specific homes. It provides a fresh start for ordinary people, veterans, and individuals rebuilding their lives in Indianapolis.

Genders Accepted

Men Women

Additional Services

Lasting connection continues effortlessly through an active alumni program. Former residents frequently return to provide friendship and a powerful example of success to newer members. Furthermore, the parent organization mandates strict gender-separate housing to maintain a highly focused recovery environment.

Alumni ProgramGender-Separate Housing

About

Facility Info

Operating as a fully chartered nonprofit organization, the democratic group remains completely financially self-supporting. The house securely operates in a standard residential neighborhood right within Indianapolis, Indiana. It requires zero external professional management, allowing members to function successfully as a responsible family unit.

Credentials

Accreditations

While it lacks traditional clinical accreditations, this home operates under a formal, strict charter. The parent umbrella organization grants these distinct charters exclusively to houses upholding rigorous zero-tolerance standards.

Oxford House - Francisco