Oxford House - Pops
930 State Street, New Albany, IN 47150
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.
What we treat
Treatment & Programs
Levels of Care
Oxford House - Pops offers a time-tested sober living experience in New Albany, Indiana. There is no house manager or outside authority to enforce rules. Instead, this self-run home allows residents to stay as long as they like. They only need to remain completely abstinent and pay their equal share of expenses.
Therapies
Following a non-clinical model, this location does not employ professional staff or offer formal therapies. Instead, residents govern themselves through peer accountability and are strongly encouraged to participate in local self-help meetings.
Addictions
This democratically governed home is built for individuals recovering from alcohol and drug addiction. Following a strict abstinence-oriented model, the house maintains a 100% sober environment. Any member who returns to using drugs or alcohol is immediately expelled. This non-negotiable rule protects the ongoing recovery of the rest of the household.
Conditions
While primarily focused on treating substance use disorder, Oxford House - Pops also welcomes residents managing co-occurring mental illnesses. The model’s emphasis on continuous peer support and disciplined routines yields unmatched outcomes. Decades of research by DePaul University shows that 80% of individuals in these communal homes maintain their long-term sobriety. Residents with dual diagnoses manage their conditions well over time by leaning on this daily stability.
Issues
A significant part of the organization's mission involves addressing systemic barriers like homelessness and past criminal justice issues. By providing a stable address, the community helps individuals confidently transition back into the workforce. The built-in sober social network offers a lifeline for those who have previously cycled through institutions. Many members find a lasting foundation of practical support here.
Programs
Guided by a peer-led recovery community model, the organization is anchored by nine core traditions. Central to this evidence-based approach is the democratic election of house officers. Each trusted servant can hold office for a maximum of six months to ensure egalitarian leadership. This structure teaches self-efficacy and prevents one person from dominating the abstinence-oriented environment.
On-site
Amenities
Resembling an ordinary single-family home, Oxford House - Pops provides a comfortable and normalized living space. Accommodations feature shared rooms to discourage isolation and help newcomers socialize. Residents also enjoy basic comforts like cable or satellite TV in the main living areas. Everyone takes part in everyday household chores to maintain the property as a united front.
Coverage
Payment
Financial responsibility is a core tenet of the experience, requiring each resident to make a self-payment. This equal expense share covers the total rent, utilities, and basic household staples. Sharing the financial burden ensures the home remains entirely self-supporting. Prospective members can expect transparent, affordable weekly or monthly costs designed to teach collective budgeting.
Please contact the facility directly to verify insurance coverage and payment options. Many facilities offer free insurance verification.
Eligibility
Who We Serve
Oxford House - Pops provides a supportive environment for adults seeking long-term sobriety in the New Albany community. Across the larger network, homes are strictly gender-separate to ensure residents can focus entirely on recovery. Prospective members apply directly to the house to be interviewed for a vacancy. Existing peers then vote on whether to accept the applicant into the community.
Additional Services
Beyond offering a safe place to sleep, the house connects members to genuine peer support. The broader organization provides an online vacancy locator to assist people searching for an available bed. They also offer technical guidance and revolving loan funds to help communities open new homes. Former residents who leave in good standing are encouraged to join an active alumni program.
About
Facility Info
Functioning as a recognized nonprofit organization, this house seamlessly integrates into a regular residential neighborhood in Indiana. By blending in just like any other single-family residence, the location helps break down the stigma of addiction. There are no clinical signs or professional staff on site. It operates purely as a self-sustaining household of individuals working together to rebuild their lives.
Credentials
Accreditations
The effectiveness of this model is backed by thorough independent institutional study and government recognition. The peer-run system was historically listed on the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices and is frequently praised by SAMHSA.
- 930 State Street, New Albany, IN 47150
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