Oxford House

Description:

Oxford House is a concept in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. 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, and houses which accept women with children, as well as men with children.

An Oxford House opened in Peoria in 2021.

Intake Process:

1. A recovering individual must complete a standard "Application for Membership" and be interviewed by the residents of the house he or she want to live in. Click "Application for Membership" on the Applications page to get a downloadable PDF copy to fill out before you go to your interview.

2. Find the Oxford House in the area you want by clicking "Vacancies" on the home page of the website. This will take you to https://www.oxfordvacancies.com (the top of the OxfordVacancies page also includes an "Apply Online" link, which can be used instead of the paper application referenced in the first step)

3. Hints for acceptance include: [A] show sincerity about recovery, [B] emphasize regular attendance at 12-Step meetings, [C] explain how you can pay the equal share of expenses collected by the group on either a weekly or monthly basis and the move-in sobriety deposit [usually equal to the equal share expense] and [D] be absolutely honest on the application and in the interview.

4.Sometimes several individuals will apply to fill one vacancy. If you are not selected, simply try another house with a vacancy. It is not unusual that an individual who gets rejected at one house applies at another house with a vacancy and gets accepted.

Program Fees:

Please call main line or speak with specific house.

Languages:

English

Eligibility:

Must be in recovery from alcoholism and/or drug addiction.

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

December 23, 2021

Geographies Served

• Serves All Areas

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