Oxford House - Roundtree

Oxford House, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing self-run, self-supported sober living homes for individuals recovering from alcohol and drug addiction. Founded in 1975 when residents of a closing halfway house in Maryland took over the property to create a democratic, peer-governed residence, Oxford House has grown to over 3,500 houses across 47 states, housing more than 24,000 people in recovery at any time. The Oxford House Model offers a community-based, supportive, and 100% drug- and alcohol-free environment where residents share responsibilities, elect officers for six-month terms, and support each other through participatory democracy, with no time limits on stays as long as sobriety is maintained, expenses are paid, and behavior is non-disruptive. This evidence-based approach, validated by extensive research from institutions like DePaul University and recognized by SAMHSA, promotes long-term recovery by fostering responsibility, leadership, and self-efficacy, resulting in significantly lower substance use, incarceration rates, and higher employment and income outcomes compared to usual care. Serving diverse populations including men, women, veterans, those with co-occurring mental health disorders, and women with children, Oxford House emphasizes replication to expand access to affordable, effective recovery housing nationwide, empowering residents to achieve and sustain comfortable sobriety without relapse.