Sober House Directory is provided as a resource for those in recovery, their loved ones, and all those involved in helping people in their recovery journey.
In its simplest form, an Oxford House describes a democratically run, self-supporting and drug free home. Parallel to this concept lies the organizational structure of Oxford House, Inc. This publicly supported, non-profit 501(c)3 corporation is the umbrella organization which provides the network connecting all Oxford Houses and allocates resources to duplicate the Oxford House concept where needs arise.
The number of residents in a House may range from six to fifteen; there are houses for men, houses for women, houses which accept women with children, and houses for men with children. Each House represents a remarkably effective and low cost method of preventing relapse.