Oxford House - Joey

44 Allendale Lane, Terre Haute, IN 47802

Oxford House, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that pioneered the Oxford House Model in 1975, providing self-run, self-supported, and democratically governed sober living homes for individuals recovering from substance use disorders, including alcoholism and drug addiction.
Founded when residents of a closing halfway house in Silver Spring, Maryland, took over the property to continue their recovery, Oxford House emphasizes recovery, responsibility, and replication through a network of over 3,500 gender-specific residences across 47 states, housing more than 24,000 people annually in a supportive, community-based environment free from drugs and alcohol.
The model fosters long-term sobriety by allowing residents to stay as long as needed—averaging about a year but often much longer—while sharing equal expenses, household duties, and decision-making via weekly democratic meetings and elected officers with six-month term limits, ensuring no outside authority or time restrictions disrupt progress.
Backed by extensive research, including studies from DePaul University showing sobriety rates up to 80% and reduced incarceration and improved employment, Oxford House promotes active participation in AA/NA alongside peer support, targeting those post-treatment who might otherwise face isolation, relapse, or limited housing options, including special populations like women with children, veterans, and those with co-occurring disorders.

What we treat

Treatment & Programs

Levels of Care

The Oxford House Model provides a unique approach to sober living and aftercare support that emphasizes peer guidance over outside management. Rather than a highly clinical step-down process, residents rely on a self-run, democratically governed household to navigate their transition back to daily life. There are no arbitrary time limits for residents at Oxford House - Joey, allowing individuals to stay as long as they need to establish a solid personal foundation.

Sober Living Aftercare Support

Therapies

Because this is a peer-run residence, there are no formal clinical therapies or medical treatments provided on site. Residents are instead encouraged to actively participate in outside 12-Step meetings or other professional counseling to support their ongoing recovery journey.

Addictions

Individuals recovering from both alcohol and drug addiction find a structured, entirely substance-free environment here. Adhering to absolute abstinence-oriented principles, any resident who returns to active drug or alcohol use is immediately expelled to protect the household's shared recovery. This simple but strict rule ensures that the house remains a safe haven for everyone committed to lasting sobriety.

Alcohol Use Disorder

Conditions

The primary focus of this residence is supporting individuals as they overcome substance use disorder. Research from DePaul University shows that residents with co-occurring mental health conditions also thrive in this environment, learning to manage their daily routines alongside their peers. The lack of clinical staff means individuals must be stable enough to manage their own baseline mental health care while relying on the community for daily accountability.

Issues

Living in a self-supported recovery community directly combats the challenges of homelessness, housing insecurity, and job loss that frequently follow addiction. By equally dividing household expenses, members can affordably rebuild their lives and tackle legal or criminal justice issues while holding steady employment. Above all, the house fosters a powerful sober social network where everyone shares household chores and daily responsibilities.

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

Programs

Operations at Oxford House - Joey follow an evidence-based, peer-led recovery community model that relies heavily on a disciplined democratic structure. Each resident has an equal vote in household decisions, including the required 80-percent majority vote needed to accept new applicants. This purely abstinence-oriented approach ensures that the community remains focused solely on the primary goal of stopping substance use and staying stopped.

Abstinence Oriented Evidence Based Peer-Led / Recovery Community Model

On-site

Amenities

The physical environment of Oxford House - Joey mirrors an ordinary single-family home, designed to prevent the isolation often felt in early recovery. Members typically stay in shared rooms, which fosters natural peer connection and daily socialization. Household features are practical and comfortably furnished, sharing everyday conveniences like cable television and communal living spaces where weekly democratic house meetings are held.

Shared Rooms Cable/Satellite TV

Coverage

Payment

Financial autonomy is a core pillar of the model, meaning every resident relies on self-payment to cover their portion of the monthly bills. Members pay an Equal Expense Share (EES) that covers rent, basic staples, and utilities, ensuring the house remains entirely self-sufficient. This equal division of costs makes the living situation highly affordable while fostering a profound sense of personal responsibility.

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

Eligibility

Who We Serve

The Oxford House network operates gender-specific homes to provide safe, focused environments for adult men and women transitioning out of primary treatment. The national community welcomes individuals from all walks of life, including veterans and those rebuilding their lives after periods of incarceration. Prospective members must show a sincere commitment to their recovery and demonstrate the ability to pull their own weight within the household.

Genders Accepted

Men Women

Additional Services

The broader network surrounding Terre Haute provides robust technical assistance and peer support to help local chapters thrive. Members benefit from an active alumni program, where former residents often return to share their experience and strength with newer housemates. The national organization also utilizes a revolving loan fund to help establish new gender-separate housing options when regional demand grows.

Alumni ProgramGender-Separate HousingHousing AssistancePeer SupportResidential Family Program

About

Facility Info

Located in Terre Haute, Indiana, this residence operates under the overarching charter of Oxford House, Inc., a recognized nonprofit organization. As a completely self-run entity, there is no owner, house manager, or outside authority directing the daily affairs of the household. The home functions just like an ordinary family residence in a standard neighborhood, helping individuals seamlessly reintegrate into the local community.

Credentials

Accreditations

As a peer-run recovery home rather than a medical facility, this location does not hold traditional healthcare accreditations. However, the overarching Oxford model is recognized by national authorities as an evidence-based practice for long-term sober living.

Oxford House - Joey