Oxford House - Autumn Ridge

700 S. 10th Street, Lafayette, IN 47905

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.

What we treat

Treatment & Programs

Levels of Care

Rather than imposing arbitrary time limits, this sober living environment allows residents to stay as long as they choose. Oxford House - Autumn Ridge functions as a vital aftercare support system for individuals transitioning out of formal rehabilitation. As long as members pay their equal share, remain completely abstinent, and avoid disruptive behavior, the house remains their home.

Sober Living Aftercare Support

Therapies

Because the organization operates entirely without professional staff or clinical managers, specialized therapeutic methods are not provided in-house. Residents instead pursue their own individualized recovery journeys through outside self-help fellowships or routine outpatient care.

Addictions

The primary purpose of the home is to provide a safe haven from active alcohol and drug addiction. Because the community’s shared lifestyle is paramount, residents strictly enforce a standard of absolute abstinence. Any member who returns to substance use is immediately expelled to protect the rest of the household.

Alcohol Use Disorder

Conditions

Built specifically for individuals navigating substance use disorder, the residence relies on a time-tested model of mutual accountability. Recovery here is backed by extensive research, including DePaul University studies demonstrating that members experience significantly lower rates of relapse. This structured, egalitarian design helps residents build the self-efficacy necessary for a lasting, comfortable life without substances.

Issues

The peer-led framework naturally addresses social barriers that often trigger a relapse, such as housing insecurity and criminal justice issues. By living in a shared space, recovering individuals quickly establish a robust sober social network. Meaningful group participation and democratic voting teach members how to function responsibly in the broader independent community.

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

Programs

At the core of the home is an evidence-based, peer-led recovery community model. The abstinence-oriented environment operates fully on democratic principles, with housemates electing peers to six-month officer terms to handle finances and operations. This self-run, step-down approach eliminates traditional authority dynamics and ensures every person has an equal voice.

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

On-site

Amenities

Operating out of an ordinary rented property, Oxford House - Autumn Ridge blends seamlessly into its Lafayette neighborhood. The facility features shared bedrooms, which purposefully discourage isolation and help newcomers socialize within their recovery peer group. Daily life includes standard home comforts like cable TV alongside equally divided household chores.

Shared Rooms Cable/Satellite TV

Coverage

Payment

Financial independence is a defining cornerstone of the living model, making self-payment the standard structure. All household expenses, including rent and utilities, are combined into an Equal Expense Share that each member contributes to evenly. This egalitarian framework keeps sober living highly affordable without the need to navigate private insurances.

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

Eligibility

Who We Serve

Oxford House - Autumn Ridge is designed for highly motivated individuals completely dedicated to maintaining long-term recovery. While the wider nonprofit network operates housing for both men and women, each individual location is strictly gender-specific to foster a focused atmosphere. The house embraces anyone willing to live harmoniously under peer accountability, including local veterans and those managing co-occurring mental illnesses.

Genders Accepted

Men Women

Additional Services

While the home does not offer highly formalized wrap-around services, members benefit heavily from an established network of alumni. Transitioning back into ordinary society is made easier as senior peers naturally mentor incoming applicants through shared household responsibilities.

About

Facility Info

Situated in Lafayette, Indiana, this home operates under the umbrella of a respected nationwide nonprofit organization. There are no owners, tracking landlords, or outside managers dictating the daily routine. The residents maintain complete autonomy while adhering to a standardized charter of behavioral expectations.

Credentials

Accreditations

Although it is not a medical facility requiring traditional hospital accreditations, the overarching model is officially listed on the SAMHSA National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices. The central organization grants operational charters exclusively to local homes that rigorously uphold democratic standards.

Oxford House - Autumn Ridge