Oxford House College Hill

If you're looking for a unique approach to sober living support, the model used by Oxford House at College Hill may be for you. The chapter located in Wichita, Kansas serves adult men ages 18 and older through a communal and cooperatively run living environment. Residents can stay at the home as long as they like so long as they pay a low monthly fee and help maintain the home.

While sober living homes like these don't provide substance use disorder treatment themselves, they play an important role in supporting those in recovery. They provide a stable environment for addiction recovery and allow residents to practice balancing sobriety with everyday responsibilities.

A Self Run Sober Living Model

Like many sober living home programs, Oxford House chapters require residents to participate in daily tasks to maintain the home. Where Oxford House differs, however, is that it's democratically run. All decisions about the house are voted upon by the current residents.

I think it's an interesting dynamic that promotes community and open communication. Everyone has the chance to state their case as to why they are in favor of or in opposition to a proposed change. It also promotes open communication, a skill that everyone in recovery should develop for themselves.

Support for Re Entry

Kansas chapters of the Oxford House program support re entry for those leaving custody of the justice system. With finding housing being one of the biggest hurdles that people face when leaving incarceration, the re entry program provides a stable living environment that's free of drugs and alcohol. It's a great opportunity for anyone looking to turn a new leaf after a substance use related charge.

A Neighborhood for Recovery

This location itself is a single family home that seamlessly blends in with the surrounding neighborhood. It's a quiet area with access to a lot of open spaces you can enjoy to get some peace. The larger community is also home to support groups you may want to incorporate into your recovery.