Oxford House - Eunoia

310 Vermont Dr, Lafayette, IN 47905

3.6 (5 reviews)

Oxford House is a pioneering nonprofit network of self-run, self-supported recovery homes dedicated to providing affordable, community-based sober living environments for individuals recovering from substance use disorders.
Founded in 1975 in Silver Spring, Maryland, by a group of residents who took over a closing halfway house to avoid relapse and foster long-term sobriety, Oxford House has grown to over 3,500 democratically governed residences across 47 states, housing more than 24,000 people annually.
The organization's core philosophy emphasizes recovery, responsibility, and replication through an evidence-based model that eliminates external authority, requiring members to share household duties, pay equal expenses, and maintain 100% drug and alcohol abstinence, with immediate expulsion for violations to protect the group's sobriety.
Without time limits on stays—averaging about a year but allowing for longer terms—Oxford Houses promote self-efficacy, leadership, and active participation in 12-step programs like AA and NA, serving diverse populations including those with co-occurring mental health issues, veterans, women with children, and LGBTQ+ individuals, while achieving unmatched outcomes such as 80% long-term sobriety rates as validated by DePaul University research and endorsements from SAMHSA and the U.S.
Surgeon General.

What we treat

Treatment & Programs

Levels of Care

Oxford House - Eunoia provides a time-tested sober living environment. Residents can stay for as long as they need. There is no arbitrary time limit or pressure to leave. This policy allows individuals ample time to practice lasting recovery. Many members stay for a year or more.

Sober Living Aftercare Support

Therapies

Because this is a shared residence, there are no outside clinical professionals on site. The house does not offer formal therapeutic services. Instead, members are highly encouraged to actively participate in local 12-step groups. This self-directed approach helps residents find comfortable sobriety outside of an institution.

Addictions

The democratic community here strictly supports individuals in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. Members maintain a completely substance-free environment. This rule protects the sobriety of the entire group. Anyone who returns to using is immediately expelled. This strict measure ensures the house remains a safe haven.

Alcohol Use Disorder

Conditions

This peer-led model is designed for individuals maintaining abstinence from a primary substance use disorder. Independent research by DePaul University shows this structure yields remarkable long-term outcomes. Residents experiencing co-occurring mental health issues also thrive here. They learn to manage their recovery while participating fully in household duties.

Issues

Moving into a self-governed home helps people overcome deep isolation and housing insecurity. Building a sober social network actively prevents the loneliness that often causes relapse. By working together, members relearn responsible behaviors. They easily support one another through major life transitions like finding steady employment.

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

Programs

The evidence-based recovery program is centered around a true participatory democracy. Every resident holds an equal vote in important household decisions. This includes the formal interview and acceptance of new applicants. The abstinence-oriented model teaches real leadership through the election of house officers for temporary six-month terms.

Abstinence Oriented Evidence Based Peer-Led / Recovery Community Model

On-site

Amenities

Residents share a comfortable, ordinary home environment. The house is fully managed by the people who live there. There are no external staff checking in on daily activities. Everyone pitches in to complete daily household chores and maintain the property. Members often share rooms to discourage isolation.

Coverage

Payment

Financial independence is a core pillar of the Oxford House - Eunoia philosophy. Residents do not pay traditional treatment fees here. Instead, each person pays an Equal Expense Share (EES) via self-payment. This weekly or monthly contribution covers rent, utilities, and daily household staples.

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

Eligibility

Who We Serve

This model offers gender-specific living spaces for people deeply committed to their recovery. Serving the Lafayette community, the home welcomes a diverse range of individuals. This includes military veterans and those transitioning out of residential treatment. Every newly accepted member is carefully interviewed by current residents first.

Genders Accepted

Men Women

Additional Services

Oxford House - Eunoia is built entirely on mutual peer support. Former residents who leave in good standing are strongly encouraged to join the alumni program. These active associate members frequently return to visit. They provide lasting friendship and a living example of long-term success to newer members.

Gender-Separate HousingAlumni ProgramPeer SupportHousing Assistance

About

Facility Info

Located in Lafayette, Indiana, this home is part of a massive nonprofit network. The residence operates under a strict democratic charter. This unique agreement guarantees total autonomy from outside authorities. By functioning as an independent community, the home blends seamlessly into the neighborhood like any ordinary family.

Credentials

Accreditations

This model holds prominent national endorsements from SAMHSA and the U.S. Surgeon General. The highly structured system of operations is widely praised. It is officially listed on the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices. These recognitions highlight the proven success of self-supported, democratically run sober living.

Oxford House - Eunoia