7 REASONS TO GIVE TO OXFORD HOUSE
More than a recovery home, Oxford House is a family where lasting sobriety begins. Here are 7 reasons your support makes a difference.
Your Impact: Your donations are crucial in supporting Oxford House residents. Residents pay a modest monthly rent that covers part of their housing costs. Your gifts cover the rest, about $135 per month per resident.
Evidence-Based Approach: Oxford House uses a proven model that offers people with addictions support from peers in a safe, sober living space. This approach helps them learn coping skills, build positive networks, and feel more confident, empowering them to live without addiction.
Empowerment and Responsibility: At Oxford House, residents actively take part in a peer-run environment. This promotes empowerment, boosts self-esteem, and builds leadership skills. This support system helps residents stay sober and confident in the long term.
Preventing Homelessness: By providing a stable home, Oxford House keeps people from returning to dangerous situations or becoming homeless. This fills a big gap in addiction services.
Safe, Affordable Housing: Unlike pricey professional treatments, Oxford House offers affordable, community-based housing tailored to different needs. It includes separate spaces for men, women, and Indigenous people. This model helps people recover for the long term and prevents relapses.
No Time Limits: Oxford House is unique because it doesn't set time limits for its services. This fits with how chronic diseases are treated, giving residents the support, time, and structure they need for lasting change and better chances of staying sober. As long as residents continue to abide by house rules, they can stay until they feel confident in their ability to maintain their recovery.
Proven Success: Research shows Oxford House residents have lower relapse rates, higher confidence, and better financial stability than those in standard aftercare programs. This proves how effective Oxford House is at supporting long-term recovery.