Oxford House - Wabi Sabi
2205 Iroquois Trail, Lafayette, IN 47909
Oxford House, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides self-run, self-supported recovery homes for individuals in recovery from substance use disorders, founded in 1975 when residents of a closing halfway house in Silver Spring, Maryland, took over the property to create a democratic, sober living environment.
With a mission rooted in 'Recovery.
Responsibility. Replication.,' Oxford House offers community-based, supportive, and alcohol- and drug-free residences across the United States and internationally, where members elect officers, share household responsibilities and expenses equally, and can stay indefinitely as long as they maintain sobriety, avoid disruptive behavior, and contribute financially.
The evidence-based Oxford House Model emphasizes peer support, long-term housing without time limits, and active participation in programs like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous, achieving sobriety rates over 80% according to studies by DePaul University and recognition from SAMHSA.
Targeting recovering alcoholics, drug addicts, including those with co-occurring mental illnesses, veterans, women with children, and special populations like the deaf or Native Americans, Oxford Houses are gender-specific, democratically governed, and expand through chapters, associations, and technical assistance from Oxford House, Inc., fostering responsibility, self-efficacy, and relapse prevention while treating residents as a protected class under the Fair Housing Act.
What we treat
Treatment & Programs
Levels of Care
Oxford House - Wabi Sabi operates within a time-tested model to provide a peer-run sober living environment. Serving as a crucial resource for aftercare support, residents can stay as long as they need. The only requirements are staying completely abstinent and paying an equal share of expenses.
Therapies
Because this is a non-clinical, peer-run home, the residence does not provide formal therapeutic or medical treatment. Residents instead rely on mutual support and shared responsibility to navigate their recovery journey.
Addictions
This Lafayette home focuses strictly on supporting those recovering from alcohol and drug addiction. In adherence to the organization's traditions, the environment is entirely abstinent. Any resident who returns to active substance use is immediately expelled to protect the household's sobriety.
Conditions
The primary mission of Oxford House - Wabi Sabi is to provide long-term housing for those battling substance use disorder. The home respects that individuals recover at different paces. As a result, residents can focus on staying sober without the pressure of a forced discharge date.
Issues
The home tackles many everyday stressors associated with early recovery, such as housing insecurity. Residents work together to build a strong sober social network. Research from DePaul University shows this model effectively supports individuals facing job loss, criminal justice issues, or co-occurring mental illness.
Programs
An evidence-based, peer-led recovery community model serves as the cornerstone of the house. The home is completely democratically self-governed and fully abstinence-oriented. While unaffiliated with outside organizations, the house is 12-step informed and encourages active participation in recovery fellowships.
On-site
Amenities
The living space operates like an ordinary single-family home where members share basic housekeeping chores. Residents typically live in shared rooms to discourage isolation. Members split all household expenses, which include rent, utilities, and cable or satellite TV.
Coverage
Payment
All residents participate in a self-payment structure known as an Equal Expense Share. This recurring payment covers rent alongside common household utilities. Members pay this equitable share out-of-pocket, ensuring the home remains completely financially self-sustaining.
Please contact the facility directly to verify insurance coverage and payment options. Many facilities offer free insurance verification.
Eligibility
Who We Serve
The national network serves a diverse population of individuals in recovery, including veterans, Latinos, and the LGBTQ+ community. While the broader organization supports specialized communities, all individual houses operate as gender-specific homes. This Lafayette, Indiana location strictly follows that operational standard.
Populations Served
Additional Services
Beyond immediate housing assistance, residents benefit from a broader network of local chapters. Even after members leave Oxford House - Wabi Sabi in good standing, they are encouraged to join the alumni program. This allows former residents to offer friendship and guidance to newer members.
About
Facility Info
Oxford House - Wabi Sabi operates under the charter of a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. As an ordinary residential house embedded in the local community, it is fully self-supported by its members. The home is also legally protected under the guidelines of the Fair Housing Act.
Credentials
Accreditations
This chartered home follows a standardized, democratic system of operations rather than seeking traditional clinical licensure. Because it is a self-run, non-professional residential housing model, the facility does not hold medical accreditations.
- 2205 Iroquois Trail, Lafayette, IN 47909
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