Oxford Houses of Oregon
What is an Oxford House?
In its simplest form, an Oxford House is a shared residence where people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction can live together and support each other in a drug and alcohol-free environment.
There is no house manager or outside authority. Oxford House members share the house responsibilities.
An Oxford House member can stay as long as they like, provided they stay drug and alcohol free, are not disruptive, and pay their share of house expenses.
The Oxford House Model provides a community based, supportive, and sober living environment.
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What makes it an Oxford house?
Long-term living solutions
There’s no time limit on how long a member can live in an Oxford House. The average stay is about a year, but many members stay three, four, or more years. There is no pressure on anyone in good standing to leave.
100% Drug and alcohol free
Each house adheres to the absolute requirement that any member who returns to using alcohol or drugs must be immediately expelled.
Democratically self-run
Oxford Houses are democratically self-run by the members who elect officers to serve for terms of six months. House officers have term limits to avoid bossism or corruption of egalitarian democracy. Every member has an equal vote regardless of how long they’ve been there.
Self-supporting
Each member pays EES (Equal Expense Share) which includes the total amount of rent due for the month, utilities and basic staples for the house. Every member pays the same amount.
Oxford House of Oregon
PO Box 66699
Portland, OR 97290-6699
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