Oxford House - Kano
828 E. Raymond Street, Indianapolis, IN 46203
Oxford House, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1975 that facilitates a network of over 3,500 self-run, self-supported, and democratically governed sober living homes across the United States for individuals recovering from substance use disorders.
The Oxford House Model provides a community-based, supportive, and alcohol- and drug-free living environment where residents share household responsibilities, elect officers for six-month terms, and adhere to strict rules ensuring 100% sobriety, with immediate expulsion for any relapse to protect the group's recovery.
Emphasizing long-term recovery without time limits—allowing stays averaging one year or longer—Oxford Houses promote personal responsibility, leadership development, and active participation in programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, while fostering self-efficacy to avoid relapse; this evidence-based approach, supported by extensive research including studies from DePaul University showing significantly lower substance use, higher employment, and reduced incarceration rates compared to usual care, serves diverse populations including those with co-occurring mental health issues, veterans, women with children, and individuals from various backgrounds, enabling hundreds of thousands to achieve comfortable, sustained sobriety through peer support and replication of the model nationwide.
What we treat
Treatment & Programs
Levels of Care
The Oxford House concept provides a time-tested sober living environment with no arbitrary time limits. Members can stay as long as they need, with average stays lasting over a year. This community-based approach allows individuals to build comfortable sobriety without the pressure of an impending discharge date.
Therapies
In keeping with their founding traditions, this home remains entirely non-professional and avoids formal clinical therapies. Residents are instead heavily encouraged to actively participate in outside self-help programs to maintain ongoing recovery.
Addictions
Oxford House - Kano specifically accepts individuals recovering from a history of alcohol and drug addiction. The home operates under a strict, absolute requirement that returning to drink or use results in immediate expulsion. This simple zero-tolerance policy deeply protects the shared household and ensures a completely substance-free space.
Conditions
Peer-supported recovery here centers heavily on overcoming serious substance use disorders. DePaul University research demonstrates that these communal residences successfully help members reduce substance use over time. The house relies on mutual accountability rather than clinical intervention to sustain daily behavioral health.
Issues
Incoming residents at Oxford House - Kano often face significant life stressors, including prior housing insecurity or job loss. By sharing expenses and participating in daily democratic governance, members confront these practical hurdles together. This collaborative framework naturally builds a strong sober social network to rebuild productive lives.
Programs
The structured, peer-led recovery model here operates entirely without outside managers or authority figures. Every house decision is made democratically, and daily lifestyle operations remain strictly abstinence-oriented. While absolutely unaffiliated with outside groups, members recognize that 12-Step participation is crucial for avoiding relapse.
On-site
Amenities
Living spaces consist of ordinary single-family homes deeply integrated into local residential neighborhoods. Members share household chores, fundamental living expenses, and common areas equally to maintain their physical environment.
Coverage
Payment
Financial responsibility is a cornerstone of the model, relying completely on self-payment to sustain operations. Each roommate pays an Equal Expense Share that covers rent, utilities, and essential household staples. This egalitarian financial strategy keeps housing affordable while teaching vital personal accountability and life skills.
Please contact the facility directly to verify insurance coverage and payment options. Many facilities offer free insurance verification.
Eligibility
Who We Serve
This residential setting serves individuals committed to overcoming addiction and taking personal responsibility in the Indianapolis community. While the broader organization supports diverse groups nationwide, each individual chartered house maintains strict gender separation. A democratic peer interview process determines who joins the residence to ensure a sincere household fit.
Additional Services
Supportive wraparound services are inherently woven into daily life through continuous peer support and gender-separate housing. Former residents who leave in good standing frequently become active associate members in the alumni network. This extended community provides ongoing friendship and a living example of long-term success to newer roommates.
About
Facility Info
Operated under the umbrella of a respected nonprofit organization, this location provides stable housing in Indiana. The self-sustained environment functions much like a small democratic town without any overriding bureaucracy. All members possess an equal vote in how their shared home operates on a daily basis.
Credentials
Accreditations
Oxford House - Kano operates under an official charter granted by the national parent organization. The underlying housing model is formally recognized as an evidence-based practice on federal health registries.
- 828 E. Raymond Street, Indianapolis, IN 46203
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