Oxford House - Kassius

2538 N. 8th Street, Terre Haute, IN 47804

Oxford House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that pioneered the concept of self-run, self-supported recovery homes for individuals recovering from alcohol and drug addiction, beginning in 1975 when residents took over a closing halfway house in Silver Spring, Maryland.
With over 3,500 houses across 47 states and internationally, it provides community-based, supportive, and sober living environments where residents democratically manage their households, share equal expenses, and enforce a strict zero-tolerance policy for drug and alcohol use to ensure long-term sobriety.
The evidence-based Oxford House Model emphasizes recovery through responsibility and replication, allowing members to stay as long as needed—averaging about a year but often longer—while fostering leadership, self-efficacy, and participation in AA/NA, resulting in sobriety rates exceeding 80% and improved employment and reduced incarceration outcomes as validated by extensive research from DePaul University and others.
Targeting recovering alcoholics and addicts, including those with co-occurring mental health issues, veterans, women with children, and special populations, Oxford House promotes autonomous yet interconnected chapters and associations for mutual support, replication of new houses, and alumni involvement to sustain a network that has helped hundreds of thousands achieve comfortable sobriety without relapse.

What we treat

Treatment & Programs

Levels of Care

Operating strictly as a sober living environment, Oxford House - Kassius offers a democratic, self-governed approach to long-term recovery. Rather than stepping down into a clinician-managed home, residents here manage the household themselves without an outside director or staff. Members can stay as long as needed to build a solid foundation, with average stays frequently exceeding a full year.

Sober Living

Therapies

Because this is a peer-run recovery community, there are no medical therapies, counselors, or clinical staff on-site. Instead, residents are highly encouraged to actively participate in local AA or NA meetings to support their ongoing personal growth.

Addictions

The house provides a secure, substance-free home for individuals recovering from active alcoholism and drug addiction. Every Oxford House adheres to a strict zero-tolerance policy, meaning any member who returns to active drug or alcohol use is immediately expelled to protect the household's shared sobriety.

Alcohol Use Disorder

Conditions

Built specifically to support individuals managing a substance use disorder, this environment relies on self-help to maintain wellness. While the house does not provide clinical psychiatric care, the structured routines can offer vital stability for residents navigating co-occurring mental health challenges alongside their sobriety.

Issues

Overcoming dependency often requires rebuilding an entirely new way of life, from escaping housing insecurity to finding a stable sober social network. Research from DePaul University shows that communal living in this specific model significantly lowers ongoing criminal justice issues and improves long-term employment outcomes.

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

Programs

Rather than relying on clinical interventions, the peer-led model is guided entirely by the organization's widely utilized Nine Traditions. The home is strictly abstinence-oriented, utilizing an egalitarian structure where every resident has an equal vote in adopting new members and electing house officers.

Abstinence Oriented Peer-Led / Recovery Community Model

On-site

Amenities

Residents share an ordinary single-family home that features communal living areas and shared household responsibilities. Every member pitches in with daily chores and upkeep to maintain a clean, collaborative environment.

Coverage

Payment

Financial responsibility is a massive cornerstone of the recovery process here, with the household operating entirely through self-payment. Every member contributes an "Equal Expense Share" (EES)—typically a highly affordable weekly rate—which covers the rent, utilities, and basic staples for the home.

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

Eligibility

Who We Serve

Oxford House - Kassius serves individuals in the Terre Haute community who are highly motivated to maintain their abstinence through shared responsibility. While the broader organization supports men, women, veterans, and individuals with children, this specific location remains gender-separate to foster tight-knit peer connections. The home is ideal for those who have completed primary treatment and are ready to practice true self-efficacy.

Genders Accepted

Men Women

Additional Services

The core of Oxford House - Kassius is round-the-clock peer support, giving residents a built-in community of individuals holding each other accountable. Housing is strictly gender-separate, reducing distractions and creating a safe space for honest communication. Former residents who transition out in good standing are also encouraged to join the active alumni program to mentor newer members.

Alumni ProgramGender-Separate HousingHousing AssistancePeer Support

About

Facility Info

Situated in Terre Haute, Indiana, this residence is part of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit network encompassing thousands of homes worldwide. The environment operates exactly like an ordinary family home in a typical residential neighborhood, allowing members to seamlessly integrate back into the broader community.

Credentials

Accreditations

The home operates under an official charter from Oxford House, Inc., which requires the residence to remain democratically run, financially self-supporting, and fundamentally drug-free. This time-tested model is widely recognized by SAMHSA as an evidence-based practice for sustained recovery.

Oxford House - Kassius