Oxford House Riverside

1400 College Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

715-544-0132

About Oxford House Riverside

Oxford House Riverside in Stevens Point, Wisconsin is a sober living home for women. This is one of many Oxford House facilities throughout the country. Oxford Houses are democratically run, self supporting sober environments for residents in recovery from substance use addictions. These homes are all gender specific and this particular one is a women’s home.

Self Run Home with Elected Officers

Officers for the home are elected by the residents and are in that position for six months. Every resident has an equal vote and officers must follow the rules of the term. The self run structure of the homes resembles a college fraternity or sorority.

Supporting Co Occurring Disorders in a Sober Home

People who have co-occurring mental health disorders with their addiction are supported and welcomed at Oxford House. Having the accountability of others in similar situations can help you to stay on track with your medications and your symptoms.

Clients who are accepted at the Oxford House have typically completed a 28 day substance use program or have completed a five to 10 day detoxification program. While residents are not required to leave after a specified period of time, most stay one year while others may stay up to five years.

Special Population Oxford Houses

There are Oxford Houses who have been created for a special population, such as this one for women. There are houses for women with children, LGBTQ+ individuals, people who are deaf, Native Americans, and for Latinos. Veterans are always welcome at Oxford Houses.

Published Success of Oxford Houses

The success rate of the Oxford Houses has been heavily researched and has appeared in books, reports, and studies. The research supports this model and the clients who have lived at these homes have excellent success rates for sustained sobriety.

Amenities

Private Rehab

Private drug rehab provides a comfortable, secure environment that allows you to focus on doing the work to get your life back on track. Benefits include a higher staff-to-client ratio, increased one-on-one time with therapists and healthcare providers, private rooms for clients, and customized forms of therapy.

Residential Setting

Residential drug rehab provides the comforts of home with the therapeutic support needed to successfully recover. Benefits of an inpatient program include increased safety, a higher success rate, and the time and distance given to focus on recovery. Residential drug rehabs are often the preferred method of treatment, as they can be tailored to meet specific needs, offer focused therapeutic care, and provide the necessary tools to sustain recovery.

Rec Room & Activities

Recreational therapy uniquely combines therapeutic interventions with an activity, like horse-riding, hiking, wilderness therapy, basketball, tennis, or a full workout. Benefits of recreational therapy include providing a healthy way to work through the emotions of recovery, learning to build and maintain relationships, improving communication skills, and building self-esteem.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Adult Program

Each adult program in Wisconsin is unique, but most use common treatment methods. A combination of social support, medication, and therapies provide the interventions needed to help participants achieve recovery.

Alcoholism

Alcohol rehab in Wisconsin provides treatment for alcohol use disorder. Those struggling with excessive alcohol use and related consequences receive interventions, support, and tools to address these issues and move forward on their recovery journey.

Men's Rehab

During men’s rehab in Wisconsin, men can be more vulnerable. Gender-specific treatment helps them feel free to speak openly about their experiences and emotions. Participants also meet other men who understand what they’re going through.

Opioid Treatment

Effective opioid rehab in Wisconsin includes medical detox, co-occurring disorder treatment, behavioral therapy, and aftercare. Often, a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication assisted treatment is helpful.

Drug Rehab

The goal of drug rehab in Wisconsin is to come at addiction from every angle. This complex issue involves physical, mental, and relational aspects that must be addressed. During rehab, treatment focuses on each of these areas and gives you the tools you need to manage them without substance use.

Levels of Care

Sober Living

While living in a Wisconsin sober living home, you are usually required to submit to random drug tests and attend regular 12-step meetings. These policies, along with requirements to contribute to rent and other household responsibilities, provide a structured environment that helps you strengthen sobriety skills.