Oxford House - Indy

5126 East 76th Street Ct, Indianapolis, IN 46205

Oxford House, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that facilitates a nationwide network of over 3,500 self-run, self-supported recovery homes for individuals recovering from substance use disorders, providing community-based, supportive, and sober living environments since its founding in 1975.
Originating from a group of residents who took over a closing halfway house in Maryland to ensure continued sobriety without time limits or external authority, Oxford House operates on an evidence-based model emphasizing democratic governance, financial self-sufficiency, and strict abstinence from drugs and alcohol, with immediate expulsion for any relapse to protect the group's recovery.
Houses are rented single-family residences accommodating 6 to 15 gender-specific residents who share responsibilities, elect officers for six-month terms, and support one another in long-term sobriety, often integrating with Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous programs.
This approach, backed by extensive research from institutions like DePaul University showing sobriety rates exceeding 80% and reduced recidivism, serves diverse populations including those with co-occurring mental health issues, veterans, women with children, and LGBTQ+ individuals, fostering responsibility, leadership, and relapse prevention through peer support and replication across 47 states and internationally.

What we treat

Treatment & Programs

Levels of Care

Residents at Oxford House - Indy participate in a time-tested sober living environment. Without a traditional step-down process or time limits, this aftercare support model allows individuals to stay as long as they remain substance-free.

Sober Living Aftercare Support

Therapies

Clinical therapy and professional counseling are not provided directly on-site. The model relies almost entirely on peer-run support and accountability. Instead of formal therapies, residents are highly encouraged to participate in local 12-Step meetings and seek outside professionals independently.

Addictions

To protect the group's recovery, the home enforces a strict abstinence policy. Any resident who returns to using alcohol or illicit drugs is immediately expelled. This absolute boundary supports those battling both drug addiction and chronic alcoholism.

Alcohol Use Disorder

Conditions

The primary requirement for residency is a genuine desire to overcome a substance use disorder. Independent research on the model shows that individuals managing co-occurring mental health issues can also successfully thrive in this self-directed environment.

Issues

Overcoming the isolation and loneliness often felt in early recovery is a core focus of this shared living model. By managing the household together, residents slowly rebuild a sober social network. This peer-driven approach also helps individuals navigate practical stressors like housing insecurity or unemployment.

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

Programs

Operating under the evidence-based Oxford House Model, this peer-led community functions without an outside authority. The abstinence-oriented home is democratically self-run by its members. Residents elect house officers for six-month terms and vote on all major household decisions.

Abstinence Oriented Evidence Based Peer-Led / Recovery Community Model

On-site

Amenities

Oxford House - Indy operates as a rented single-family home where peers share daily domestic responsibilities. The layout features shared rooms to prevent isolation. Basic conveniences like cable television are typically included as part of the monthly shared household expenses.

Shared Rooms Cable/Satellite TV

Coverage

Payment

Every person living at Oxford House - Indy pays a self-payment rate known as an Equal Expense Share. This collected amount covers rent, utilities, and basic household staples. This egalitarian financial structure ensures the home remains 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

Serving the Indianapolis community, Oxford House - Indy provides gender-separate accommodations to ensure a focused environment. The democratically structured home welcomes men and women from across Indiana. Members must simply possess a sincere desire to embrace long-term, self-directed sobriety.

Genders Accepted

Men Women

Additional Services

Beyond providing immediate housing assistance, the organization connects individuals to a nationwide alumni program. Former residents who leave in good standing frequently return as associate members. They offer valuable peer support and share their lived experiences with newer housemates.

Housing AssistanceGender-Separate HousingPeer SupportAlumni Program

About

Facility Info

Located in a residential neighborhood of Indianapolis, Indiana, this location operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It functions as an autonomous, self-supported single-family residence. The home is backed by the broader technical assistance of a nationwide recovery housing network.

Credentials

Accreditations

While this self-run property does not hold traditional clinical accreditations, the overarching model is thoroughly vetted. It is listed on the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices. The system’s success rates are extensively researched and validated by institutions like DePaul University.

Oxford House - Indy