Kansas Oxford House Alumni

The Houses are managed democratically

The House members are responsible for most household expenses

The house must immediately expel any member who uses alcohol or drugs

Each house must fulfill these guidelines in order to be a chartered member of Oxford House, Inc. (a national 501(c)3 non-profit organization).

What Do Oxford Houses Offer?

Oxford House offers a supportive way of living and opportunities to learn skills in a clean and sober environment.

Residents receive 24-hour support from peers in recovery

Learn alcohol and drug-free living skills

Share responsibility for maintaining the house

Vote on all issues affecting the house

Elect house officers who have responsibility to guide and manage the house

Receive guidelines and the training to successfully manage a house

Having houses in good neighborhoods with a safe environment for recovery to flourish may be the single most important reason for the Oxford House success.

Using this cost-effective way to improve the chances of recovery from addiction may be the best way to show the community that recovery works and that recovering addicts can become model citizens.

Oxford Houses have an 87% success rate, nationally.

What Makes it Work?

The men and women who make Oxford Houses their home—make it work!

Unlike traditional halfway houses, there are no staff. An Oxford House is a self-run and self-supported recovery house. The concept is the same that underlies 12-step programs. Addicted individuals help themselves by helping each other abstain from alcohol and drug use one day at a time.

Residents assume and learn responsibility for their recovery. Additionally, there are no time limits. This allows an individual to focus on establishing a new set of personal values that center around sobriety. It allows the individual to practice the skills of responsible family and community living with their new Oxford House family.