Oxford House - Kairo

Oxford House, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing self-run, self-supported recovery homes for individuals overcoming substance use disorders, with a mission centered on Recovery, Responsibility, and Replication. Founded in 1975 in Silver Spring, Maryland, after residents of a closing county halfway house took over the property to create a democratically governed, drug- and alcohol-free living environment, Oxford House has grown to over 3,500 houses across 47 states, housing more than 24,000 residents at any time. The Oxford House Model is an evidence-based, time-tested approach that emphasizes peer support, autonomy, and long-term sobriety without time limits, allowing members to stay as long as they remain sober, pay their equal share of expenses, and avoid disruptive behavior. Houses are gender-specific, require at least six residents, and operate on principles of democratic self-governance, financial self-sufficiency, and immediate expulsion for relapse, fostering responsibility, leadership, and community while integrating with AA/NA programs. Serving a diverse population including those with co-occurring mental health issues, veterans, women with children, and special groups like the deaf or Native Americans, Oxford House promotes rehabilitation through structured yet non-professional support, backed by research showing sobriety rates up to 80%, reduced incarceration, and improved employment outcomes.