Oxford House - Reflection Ridge

4302 Loriann Blvd, New Albany, IN 47150

Oxford House is a nonprofit organization founded in 1975 that operates a network of over 3,500 self-run, self-supported recovery homes across the United States and internationally, providing community-based, supportive, and sober living environments for individuals recovering from substance use disorders.
Born from the initiative of residents who took over a closing halfway house in Silver Spring, Maryland, to avoid relapse after limited stays in traditional facilities, Oxford House emphasizes recovery, responsibility, and replication through its evidence-based model, which has been recognized by the federal government and studied extensively, showing sobriety rates over 80% for long-term residents.
Each Oxford House is a democratically governed, gender-specific shared residence with at least six beds, where members elect officers for six-month terms, share equal expenses, and enforce a strict zero-tolerance policy for drug and alcohol use, with immediate expulsion for violations; there are no time limits on stays, allowing residents to remain as long as they maintain sobriety, pay their share, and avoid disruptive behavior.
The model fosters leadership, self-efficacy, and reintegration by encouraging active participation in AA/NA, while Oxford House, Inc., a 501(c)(3) entity, issues no-cost charters, provides technical assistance, and supports expansion through field staff and chapters, serving diverse populations including those with co-occurring mental health issues, veterans, women with children, and special groups like LGBTQ+ or deaf individuals, all while promoting autonomy, financial self-sufficiency, and community integration without reliance on outside professionals or affiliations.

What we treat

Treatment & Programs

Levels of Care

At Oxford House - Reflection Ridge, the core focus is providing a long-term sober living environment that bridges the gap after formal clinical treatment. Rather than imposing arbitrary time limits, this self-run home allows residents to stay as long as they need to establish a solid foundation in recovery. It serves as a vital community-based step for individuals transitioning out of 28-day rehabilitation or detox programs.

Sober Living

Therapies

Following time-tested house traditions, this residence remains entirely non-professional and does not employ clinical therapists or medical staff. Instead, the therapeutic value comes directly from the peer-led environment and deeply shared lived experiences. Residents are strongly encouraged to actively participate in local AA or NA meetings, relying on grassroots community fellowship rather than formal counseling interventions.

Addictions

This home is strictly dedicated to helping individuals recovering from alcoholism and drug addiction. The community operates on a firm zero-tolerance policy, ensuring that the environment remains a completely safe harbor for everyone. Any member who returns to using drugs or alcohol is immediately expelled, protecting the hard-won sobriety of the rest of the household.

Alcohol Use Disorder

Conditions

While the primary focus is on overcoming substance use disorders, the peer-run model is naturally supportive for individuals navigating co-occurring mental health challenges. Research shows that residents managing dual diagnoses do remarkably well within this deeply structured routine. By establishing daily accountability, members learn to balance their mental health needs and personal wellness alongside their communal sobriety.

Issues

Beyond daily sobriety, living here helps members tackle practical life stressors such as housing insecurity and the daunting transitions that often follow criminal justice system involvement. By building a robust sober social network, residents support one another through the hurdles of re-entering the workforce and repairing relationships. The unique democratic household structure naturally teaches critical responsibility and conflict resolution skills.

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

Programs

The defining feature of this home is the widely respected Oxford House Model, recognized nationally for its abstinence-oriented recovery community framework. Operating as a disciplined democracy, members elect house officers for six-month terms to manage operations alongside their peers. This distinct, peer-led approach fosters profound self-efficacy and active leadership, ensuring everyone has an equal voice in how the home is governed.

Abstinence Oriented Peer-Led / Recovery Community Model Evidence Based

On-site

Amenities

Reflection Ridge operates out of an ordinary, welcoming residential home designed to feel like a true family environment rather than an institution. Standard features like cable television and comfortable shared rooms are intentional, helping newcomers avoid the isolation that often leads to relapse. Because there is no outside management, members take pride in their home by sharing all regular housekeeping and maintenance chores.

Shared Rooms Cable/Satellite TV Housekeeping

Coverage

Payment

Financial responsibility is a cornerstone of the recovery process here, maintained entirely through transparent self-payment. Costs are managed through an Equal Expense Share (EES) system, meaning every member pays the exact same amount to cover rent, utilities, and basic household staples. This cost-effective structure keeps the environment affordable while teaching crucial budgeting and personal financial independence.

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

Eligibility

Who We Serve

Situated in New Albany, Indiana, this home supports adults and young adults who are seriously committed to maintaining their sobriety. Following the standard organizational framework, residences are strictly gender-specific to ensure a focused and secure living experience. The broader network proudly serves a highly diverse population, actively welcoming military veterans, single parents, and anyone eager to participate in a cooperative, rule-abiding recovery lifestyle.

Additional Services

The support structure extends far beyond a safe place to sleep, leaning heavily into continuous peer support and a thriving alumni network. Individuals who leave the home in good standing frequently become associate members, returning to offer friendship and lived-experience mentorship to newer residents. This built-in housing assistance model provides a stable, peer-driven launchpad for long-term independence.

Alumni ProgramHousing AssistancePeer Support

About

Facility Info

As a chartered entity under a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Oxford House - Reflection Ridge blends seamlessly into its New Albany neighborhood. Because it functions as an ordinary residential home, members can naturally reintegrate into the local Indiana community without the institutional feel of a traditional halfway house. The quiet neighborhood setting actively promotes a sense of normalcy, daily autonomy, and personal dignity.

Credentials

Accreditations

While not a traditional medical facility, the Oxford House approach is extensively validated and backed by decades of research from institutions like DePaul University. The model has earned a listing on the national government's Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP). This recognition underscores a proven success rate, with studies showing that long-term communal residents achieve sobriety maintenance rates exceeding 80 percent.

Oxford House - Reflection Ridge