Oxford House - Autumn Ridge

Oxford House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that pioneered and operates a nationwide network of over 3,500 self-run, self-supported recovery homes for individuals in recovery from substance use disorders, providing community-based, supportive, and sober living environments since 1975. Founded when residents of a closing halfway house in Silver Spring, Maryland, took over the property and established a democratic, drug- and alcohol-free model of group living, Oxford House emphasizes recovery, responsibility, and replication, allowing members to stay indefinitely as long as they maintain sobriety, pay their equal share of expenses, and avoid disruptive behavior. The evidence-based Oxford House Model, rigorously studied and endorsed by organizations like SAMHSA and DePaul University, integrates physical and behavioral health support through peer accountability, elected house officers with six-month terms, and active participation in programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, resulting in unmatched outcomes such as 80% long-term sobriety rates, reduced criminal involvement, and improved employment. Serving diverse populations including men, women, veterans, those with co-occurring mental illnesses, and families, Oxford House fosters self-efficacy, leadership skills, and responsible community living without professional management or time limits, ensuring accessible, affordable housing that treats the whole person and prevents relapse.