Oxford House - Pops

Oxford House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that pioneered the self-run, self-supported model of sober living homes in 1975, providing community-based, supportive environments for individuals recovering from substance use disorders. Founded by Paul Molloy after residents took over a closing halfway house in Silver Spring, Maryland, Oxford House emphasizes recovery through responsibility and replication, offering rented, gender-specific residences with at least six beds where members democratically govern themselves, share equal expenses, and maintain a 100% drug- and alcohol-free policy, immediately expelling any who relapse. There is no time limit on stays, allowing residents to remain as long as they stay sober, non-disruptive, and contribute financially, fostering long-term sobriety with evidence-based outcomes showing over 80% success rates in maintaining abstinence, reduced criminal involvement, and improved employment. With over 3,500 houses across 47 states housing more than 24,000 individuals annually, including special populations like veterans, women with children, and those with co-occurring mental health issues, Oxford House, Inc. supports expansion through technical assistance, charters, and resources, ensuring a network of chapters and associations that promote peer support, leadership, and community integration without external management or professional staffing.