Oxford House - Ginsburg

Oxford House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that pioneered the concept of self-run, self-supported recovery homes for individuals in recovery from substance use disorders since 1975.

Founded when residents of a closing halfway house in Montgomery County, Maryland, took over the property and established a democratic, sober living environment, Oxford House has grown to over 3,500 houses across 47 states, housing more than 24,000 people annually.

The Oxford House Model provides community-based, supportive, and sober living environments where residents share responsibilities, elect officers for six-month terms, and enforce a strict policy of immediate expulsion for any drug or alcohol use, ensuring a 100% sober atmosphere.

This evidence-based approach, backed by extensive research from DePaul University and recognized by SAMHSA and NIDA, emphasizes long-term residency without time limits—averaging about a year but often extending to multiple years—democratic self-governance, financial self-sufficiency through equal expense shares, and active participation in AA/NA for sustained recovery.

Targeting recovering alcoholics and drug addicts, including those with co-occurring mental health issues, veterans, women with children, and special populations like the deaf or LGBTQ+ individuals in gender-specific homes, Oxford House fosters leadership, responsibility, and peer support to achieve high sobriety rates (over 80% long-term), reduce recidivism, and promote employment and community integration, all while replicating the model nationwide through charters, technical assistance, and a network of chapters and associations.

What we treat

Treatment & Programs

Levels of Care

At Oxford House - Ginsburg, the transition back to daily life is supported through a highly structured sober living environment. Serving the Jeffersonville community as a vital aftercare bridge, this residence operates without arbitrary time limits. Individuals are encouraged to stay as long as they need to establish comfortable, lasting sobriety.

Sober Living Aftercare Support

Therapies

Because the community operates entirely without clinical staff or managers, formal therapies are not provided in-house. Instead, members rely heavily on active participation in local 12-step or similar support meetings, leaning on the power of community rather than clinical intervention.

Addictions

This home is designed strictly for adults recovering from drug addiction and severe alcoholism. The absolute core requirement for residency is a genuine desire to remain entirely free from substances. To protect the group, the community enforces a strict policy of immediate expulsion for any drug or alcohol use.

Alcohol Use Disorder

Conditions

While primarily focused on substance use disorders, the peer-supported environment here naturally aids those dealing with the mental weight of early recovery. The community-based model helps individuals navigate their daily challenges alongside housemates who truly understand the journey firsthand.

Issues

Living in this community directly addresses common stressors of early recovery, such as housing insecurity and the urgent need to build a sober social network. According to extensive research on the model, residents frequently see improved employment stability and significantly reduced criminal justice issues as they rebuild their lives.

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

Programs

Everything at Oxford House - Ginsburg centers around an evidence-based, peer-led recovery community model. Operating as an abstinence-oriented step-down home, the residence utilizes a participatory democracy where members manage operations, elect house officers for six-month terms, and hold each other mutually accountable.

Abstinence Oriented Evidence Based Peer-Led / Recovery Community Model Extended Care (90+ days)

On-site

Amenities

The residence functions just like a typical single-family home, purposefully designed to prevent isolation by featuring shared rooms. Residents enjoy basic comforts like cable and satellite TV while splitting all household chores and utilities evenly among the group.

Shared Rooms Cable/Satellite TV

Coverage

Payment

Financial self-sufficiency is a defining pillar of this self-pay program. Members manage the home's finances collectively through an Equal Expense Share, splitting the monthly cost of rent, utilities, and basic household necessities exactly evenly among all residents.

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

Eligibility

Who We Serve

The broader network provides specific, safe housing for men and women dedicated to maintaining absolute sobriety. This inclusive space is built for recovering individuals looking for an egalitarian home where every member has an equal vote from the exact day they move in.

Genders Accepted

MenWomen

Additional Services

Beyond providing a reliable roof, the house acts as a hub for deep peer support and practical housing assistance. Residents benefit from technical assistance provided by field staff, and alumni who leave in good standing frequently return to offer friendship and guidance to newer members.

Housing AssistanceAlumni ProgramPeer Support

About

Facility Info

Operating in Jeffersonville, Indiana, Oxford House - Ginsburg is a certified branch of a prominent nonprofit organization with over 3,500 locations nationwide. This home provides a self-sustaining, democratic setting that strips away the institutional feel of traditional halfway houses.

Credentials

Accreditations

As part of the broader organization, this residence adheres carefully to a standardized, time-tested system of operations. The model's community-driven success is backed by longitudinal studies from DePaul University and is officially recognized as an evidence-based practice by SAMHSA.