Oxford House - Kairo

3277 S. 9th Street, Lafayette, IN 47909

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.

What we treat

Treatment & Programs

Levels of Care

At Oxford House - Kairo, the focus is entirely on long-term sober living and aftercare support. Rather than operating as a traditional treatment center, this home provides a vital step-down environment for individuals exiting a detox or 28-day rehabilitation program. Residents can stay for as long as they want, provided they pay their share of expenses and remain completely alcohol- and drug-free.

Sober Living Aftercare Support

Therapies

Because Oxford House - Kairo operates entirely on a non-professional framework, members do not receive clinical therapies on-site. The daily approach relies instead on behavioral accountability, democratic self-governance, and external peer support. Residents are strongly encouraged to attend AA or NA meetings to build comfortable, long-term sobriety.

Addictions

This Oxford House - Kairo home serves individuals committed to overcoming alcoholism and drug addiction. The model strictly demands uncompromising, one-hundred percent sobriety. Any member who returns to using drugs or alcohol is immediately expelled to protect the household. This absolute rule ensures a genuinely safe harbor for those recovering from severe substance use disorders.

Alcohol Use Disorder

Conditions

While the primary focus is on resolving substance use disorders, the setting is adaptable for individuals managing co-occurring conditions. Data from the wider organization indicates that residents taking medication for mental health challenges successfully stabilize here. This is achieved by following the house's strict sobriety rules and practicing equal household responsibility.

Issues

Beyond basic housing, the community framework directly addresses practical life stressors like unemployment. It also heavily focuses on helping members build a reliable, sober social network. Many members have previously faced criminal justice issues or severe housing insecurity before arriving. Living in this structured environment helps individuals regain their independence and steady their social footing.

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

Programs

The operations follow an evidence-based recovery model that has been studied extensively by DePaul University. Each house is self-run through internal democratic procedures. Residents elect house officers to serve strict six-month terms. This peer-led philosophy prevents bossism while teaching practical leadership and financial responsibility.

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

On-site

Amenities

Located in an ordinary residential neighborhood, the house functions as a typical single-family home. Members typically stay in shared rooms, an intentional design choice that prevents isolation. Residents split all chores and household duties, fostering a structured, home-like environment without an outside house manager.

Shared Rooms

Coverage

Payment

Financial self-sufficiency is a defining pillar of the lived experience in these homes. Instead of dealing with insurance coverages, all residents manage their costs through direct self-payment. Every member contributes an Equal Expense Share (EES) each month. This evenly divides the rent, utilities, and basic household staples to keep the property fully self-supporting.

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

Eligibility

Who We Serve

This Lafayette community serves adults who are serious about maintaining long-term sobriety. While the broader organization accommodates diverse populations like veterans, each physical house remains entirely gender-specific. This separation allows men and women to focus on accountability within a highly relatable peer circle.

Genders Accepted

Men Women

Populations Served

LGBTQ+Native American Veterans

Additional Services

The extended support system relies heavily on internal peer guidance and a robust alumni program. Because all living arrangements are gender-specific, members build strong, shared bonds with their housemates. Former residents who leave in good standing frequently stay involved as associate members. They return to offer friendship and lived community experience to the newcomers.

Gender-Separate HousingAlumni ProgramPeer SupportHousing Assistance

About

Facility Info

Established under a wider 501(c)(3) nonprofit umbrella, Oxford House - Kairo operates in Lafayette, Indiana. The physical property blends seamlessly into an ordinary neighborhood to avoid any institutional feel. This residential setting emphasizes the belief that people in recovery fare best when integrated into the community.

Credentials

Accreditations

Although structured as non-professional households, these homes utilize a time-tested model recognized nationally for efficacy. The underlying system was historically listed on the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices. Additionally, the network has been consistently cited by SAMHSA as a leading standard for recovery housing.

Oxford House - Kairo