Oxford House - Keiki
511 E. 23rd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205
Oxford House is a nonprofit organization founded in 1975 that operates a network of over 3,500 self-run, self-supported recovery homes across the United States, providing community-based, supportive, and sober living environments for individuals recovering from substance use disorders, particularly alcoholism and drug addiction.
Emerging from a group of residents who took over a closing halfway house in Silver Spring, Maryland, to avoid relapse after limited stays in traditional facilities, Oxford House emphasizes long-term housing without time limits, allowing members to stay as long as they remain sober, pay their equal share of expenses, and are not disruptive.
Guided by nine core traditions, the model promotes democratic self-governance where residents elect officers for six-month terms, share household responsibilities, and immediately expel any member who uses drugs or alcohol to protect the group's sobriety.
Oxford House, Inc., a 501(c)(3) entity, issues no-cost charters, offers technical assistance, and supports replication through chapters, state associations, and field staff, fostering an evidence-based approach that has demonstrated high success rates—over 80% of residents maintaining sobriety long-term, as validated by studies from DePaul University and endorsements from SAMHSA and the U.S.
Surgeon General. Targeting recovering alcoholics and addicts, including those with co-occurring disorders, veterans, women with children, and special populations like the deaf or Native Americans, Oxford House integrates active participation in AA/NA while remaining independent, empowering members to build responsibility, leadership, and self-efficacy in a peer-supported setting that prioritizes recovery, responsibility, and replication to help hundreds of thousands achieve lasting sobriety and reintegration into society.
What we treat
Treatment & Programs
Levels of Care
Oxford House - Keiki operates as a long-term sober living environment where residents can stay for as long as they need. Serving as a crucial bridge for aftercare support, this Indianapolis-based home places no strict time limits on recovery. Members simply need to maintain their sobriety, avoid disruptive behavior, and pay their share of the local expenses.
Therapies
Rather than relying on clinical therapies or professional managers, recovery here is driven entirely by peer support and democratic self-governance. The community actively encourages participation in 12-step fellowships like AA or NA to maintain long-term success.
Addictions
This peer-run home provides an unwavering environment for individuals recovering from severe alcohol and drug addiction. Strict adherence to a 100% drug- and alcohol-free policy is required to protect the group's sobriety. Any resident who returns to using alcohol or substances is immediately expelled to maintain a safe space for everyone else.
Conditions
While primarily built for addressing substance use disorder, the house model also successfully supports individuals managing co-occurring mental health challenges. Studies by DePaul University demonstrate that residents with severe to moderate psychiatric indications thrive in this community, learning to balance necessary medications with comfortable, lasting sobriety.
Issues
The home offers life-saving stability for those facing severe life stressors, proactively addressing everything from chronic homelessness and housing insecurity to past criminal justice issues. Many residents arrive after prolonged periods of incarceration and use this setting to safely rebuild their lives. Fostering a localized, sober social network is central to the experience, helping members build friendships that actively protect against relapse.
Programs
Guided by nine core traditions, this remarkably evidence-based program relies entirely on a peer-led recovery community model. The daily operations are relentlessly abstinence-oriented and democratically run, meaning house members organically vote on everything from accepting new roommates to electing house officers. This empowerment layout teaches personal responsibility and self-efficacy without ever needing outside authority.
On-site
Amenities
Designed to function exactly like an ordinary family residence, Oxford House - Keiki offers shared rooms that help newcomers avoid isolation and relearn healthy socialization. Residents pool funds to democratically cover comfortable daily living essentials, which typically include basic household staples, utility bills, and services like cable television.
Coverage
Payment
Financial responsibility is a cornerstone of the house, functioning dependably on a straightforward self-payment structure. Each resident pays an Equal Expense Share (EES) on a weekly or monthly basis, which equitably divides the home's total rental costs, utilities, and communal necessities.
Please contact the facility directly to verify insurance coverage and payment options. Many facilities offer free insurance verification.
Eligibility
Who We Serve
The program provides specialized gender-separate housing uniquely tailored to both men and women seeking a committed, communal fresh start in Indianapolis. The democratic model welcomes a diverse range of recovering individuals, uniquely accommodating veterans, individuals transitioning straight out of residential treatment, and those stepping down from halfway houses into independent living.
Additional Services
Wraparound support at this facility is built directly into its egalitarian structure, completely bypassing outside management. Residents benefit from deeply ingrained peer support and gender-separate housing that reliably fosters a safe, distraction-free environment. Those who eventually leave in good standing are encouraged to join an active alumni program, offering ongoing friendship and mentorship to newer housemates.
About
Facility Info
Situated in a standard residential neighborhood in Indianapolis, Indiana, Oxford House - Keiki operates under the umbrella of a respected 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The physical location is fundamentally designed to function as an independent, self-sustaining household that blends seamlessly into the surrounding local community.
Credentials
Accreditations
The Oxford House model is strongly validated by decades of independent research and carries widespread endorsements from the United States Surgeon General. It has also been historically recognized on the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices for producing exceptionally high long-term success rates.
- 511 E. 23rd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205
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