Oxford House - Roundtree

6630 Roundtree Ct, Indianapolis, IN 46214

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.

What we treat

Treatment & Programs

Levels of Care

The community at Oxford House - Roundtree provides a self-supported sober living environment built for long-term recovery. Rather than offering a traditional clinical step-down process, this home allows residents to utilize aftercare support for as long as they need. There are absolutely no arbitrary time limits placed on any stay.

Sober Living Aftercare Support

Therapies

The model is entirely non-professional and does not provide clinical therapies. Instead, residents rely entirely on informal peer accountability and are strongly encouraged to actively participate in outside 12-Step meetings.

Addictions

This peer-governed home caters strictly to those recovering from drug addiction and alcoholism. The model requires an absolute, unwavering commitment to abstinence from both alcohol and illicit substances. Any resident who returns to active substance use is immediately expelled to protect the group's safety.

Alcohol Use Disorder

Conditions

The primary focus of this household is supporting individuals trying to overcome a diagnosed substance use disorder. While the home is entirely non-clinical, many residents successfully maintain their sobriety alongside co-occurring mental health conditions. Members lean on one another to achieve healthy habits without the presence of professional medical staff.

Issues

A strong sober social network naturally forms here, helping residents tackle severe life stressors that often accompany early recovery. The community setting helps individuals overcome homelessness and housing insecurity by providing a highly affordable, shared living arrangement. Additionally, communal peer support assists members as they independently navigate job loss or criminal justice issues.

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

Programs

Oxford House - Roundtree operates on a rigorously tested, peer-led recovery community model. This evidence-based approach is completely abstinence-oriented, meaning the environment remains absolutely free of drugs and alcohol. House members govern themselves by electing officers to six-month terms and sharing all expenses equally.

Abstinence Oriented Evidence Based Peer-Led / Recovery Community Model

On-site

Amenities

Operating as an ordinary single-family home, this residence features shared living spaces and multiple bedrooms. Members share all household chores and daily responsibilities through a structured, democratically organized system.

Coverage

Payment

Financial responsibility is a fundamental cornerstone of the recovery process at Oxford House - Roundtree. Members cover their own living costs through self-payment, dividing all rent, utilities, and household staples equally. This unique Equal Expense Share framework ensures the home remains entirely self-supporting and affordable.

Please contact the facility directly to verify insurance coverage and payment options. Many facilities offer free insurance verification.

Eligibility

Who We Serve

The nationwide network serves a wide, diverse population of adult men and women, while Oxford House - Roundtree provides a tailored, gender-specific environment. Residents from all backgrounds work together locally in Indianapolis to build a responsible, cooperative household. The peer-governed structure is designed for individuals who are deeply committed to maintaining their sobriety.

Genders Accepted

Men Women

Additional Services

Wraparound support centers entirely on the power of peer support and shared lived experience. This gender-separate housing model fosters strong connections that continue even after a member completes their stay. Former residents are actively encouraged to join a nationwide alumni program to offer continued friendship and guidance to newer housemates.

Alumni ProgramGender-Separate HousingPeer SupportHousing Assistance

About

Facility Info

Situated in Indianapolis, Indiana, this residence operates under a larger 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization umbrella. The substance abuse recovery home functions autonomously with no outside authority or house manager. All decisions are handled internally by the local residents themselves through participatory democracy.

Credentials

Accreditations

Rather than holding traditional clinical accreditations, this model is explicitly recognized by SAMHSA as an effective recovery home structure. The network's high long-term sobriety rate is also heavily documented and validated through decades of independent research at DePaul University.

Oxford House - Roundtree