Oxford House - Mariposa

613 Roseview Terrace, New Albany, IN 47150

4.6 (86 reviews)

Oxford House, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that pioneered the Oxford House Model in 1975 as a self-run, self-supported recovery residence for individuals overcoming substance use disorders.
Founded when residents of a closing halfway house in Silver Spring, Maryland, took over the property to continue their sobriety, Oxford House has grown to over 3,500 democratically operated, gender-specific sober living homes across 47 states and internationally, housing more than 24,000 individuals in recovery at any time.
The core philosophy centers on 'Recovery.
Responsibility. Replication,' providing a community-based, supportive environment where residents elect officers for six-month terms, share equal expenses, and maintain 100% drug- and alcohol-free living through immediate expulsion for relapse, with no time limits on stays—averaging about a year but often much longer.
While not organizationally affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous, Oxford House strongly encourages active participation in these programs to ensure long-term sobriety, and research from DePaul University and others demonstrates exceptional outcomes, including 80% sustained recovery rates, reduced incarceration, and improved employment compared to usual care.
Targeting recovering alcoholics, drug addicts, veterans, women with children, and those with co-occurring mental health disorders, Oxford House fosters personal responsibility, peer support, and expansion through technical assistance and state revolving loan funds, proving the model's evidence-based effectiveness in helping residents achieve stable, relapse-free lives.

What we treat

Treatment & Programs

Levels of Care

At Oxford House - Mariposa, the continuum of care centers entirely on long-term sober living. Unlike transitional programs with strict discharge dates, residents in this New Albany home can stay as long as they remain 100% drug- and alcohol-free, pay their fair share of expenses, and avoid disruptive behavior.

Sober Living

Therapies

Rather than offering clinical therapies, Oxford House - Mariposa operates entirely on a peer-led, self-help framework. While not organizationally affiliated with formal 12-step programs, residents are strongly encouraged to actively participate in outside meetings to ensure comfortable, long-term sobriety.

Addictions

This facility is strictly dedicated to supporting individuals recovering from alcohol and drug addiction. The model approaches substance use disorders with a zero-tolerance policy; any resident who returns to using is immediately expelled to protect the sobriety of the remaining household.

Alcohol Use Disorder

Conditions

While primarily a peer support living environment for substance use disorder, the daily structure naturally assists residents in navigating the psychological complexities of early recovery. The community-based model recognizes the profound need for a stable place where individuals can rebuild their lives and maintain mental wellness alongside sustained sobriety.

Issues

Living within the democratized framework naturally addresses broad life stressors that trigger relapse, such as homelessness, housing insecurity, and the struggle to build a sober social network. By holding one another accountable, residents historically see notably lower rates of criminal justice involvement and vastly improved career stability over time.

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

Programs

The guiding philosophy here is "Recovery. Responsibility. Replication," anchored in a completely abstinence-oriented, peer-led community model. Backed by thirty years of successful outcomes research from DePaul University, this evidence-based approach emphasizes true personal accountability without the presence of outside house managers or paid staff.

Peer-Led / Recovery Community Model Abstinence Oriented Evidence Based

On-site

Amenities

The physical environment functions exactly like a typical single-family home, designed to be comfortable, shared, and fully democratized. Housemates split the cost of basic staples and cable television equally, typically sharing bedrooms to deter isolation and foster a built-in supportive community.

Shared Rooms

Coverage

Payment

Financial responsibility is a fundamental part of the recovery process here, with all costs covered directly through individual self-payment. Housemates pay an equal expense share (EES) either weekly or monthly, smoothly dividing the actual rent, utility, and household bills to ensure the arrangement remains highly affordable.

Eligibility

Who We Serve

Oxford House - Mariposa is part of a nationwide network of gender-specific homes serving adults who are fully committed to a drug-free lifestyle. The broader organization proudly supports extremely diverse groups—including veterans, women with children, and the LGBTQ+ community—providing an egalitarian sanctuary for anyone ready to follow the democratic house rules.

Genders Accepted

Men Women

Populations Served

LGBTQ+Native American Veterans

Additional Services

Wraparound support comes from the residents themselves, who elect fellow housemates to serve six-month terms as officers tracking daily operations. After members leave the gender-separate housing in good standing, they are encouraged to join an active alumni program to offer continuous mentorship and real-world examples to newer residents.

Gender-Separate HousingAlumni Program

About

Facility Info

Located in New Albany, Indiana, this residence operates under the umbrella of a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The home naturally blends into its local residential neighborhood, remaining entirely financially self-supported by its members without relying on outside institutional funding or management.

Credentials

Accreditations

The national organization holds a listing on the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP), reflecting its proven success in reducing substance use and incarceration. The overarching nonprofit charter ensures this individual home strictly adheres to a time-tested, democratically run system of operations.

Oxford House - Mariposa