Oxford House Peoria Il (2024)

FAQs

What are the requirements to get into Oxford House? ›

How much sobriety or clean time is needed before an individual can be accepted into an Oxford House? There is no time limit. Generally an individual comes into an Oxford House following a 28-day rehabilitation program or at least 10-day detoxification program.

The Illinois Oxford House Independent Living Initiative. program supports a sober living environment for people. addressing substance use disorders. Oxford Houses are self- supporting.

A recovering individual can live in an Oxford House for as long as he or she does not drink alcohol, does not use drugs, and pays an equal share of the house expenses. The average stay is about a year, but many residents stay three, four, or more years. There is no pressure on anyone in good standing to leave.

Oxford House Rules

Residents must: Refrain from disruptive behavior. Abstain from drug and alcohol use. Pay rent and contribute to the maintenance of the house.

Gaining admission to Oxford is undeniably challenging. It's not just about academic excellence; Oxford University seeks well-rounded candidates who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a deep passion for their chosen field.

The University of Oxford in the U.K. estimates it will cost overseas students nearly $65,000 to attend the school in 2020-2021, if you factor in tuition and expenses.

With Oxford House there is no need for a recovering individual to live in an environment dominated by loneliness. The only members who will ever be asked to leave an Oxford House are those who return to drinking, using drugs, or have disruptive behavior, including the nonpayment of rent.

Oxford Houses have an 80% success rate, nationally.

Individual members are expected to pay monthly rent and assist with chores. They are one of the largest self-help residential programs in the US. Unlike other aftercare residential programs, such as halfway houses, Oxford House has no prescribed length of stay for residents and there is no professional staff.

Your living costs can vary significantly dependent on your lifestyle. These are estimated to be between £1,345 and £1,955 per month in 2024-25. We provide the cost per month so you can multiply up by the number of months you expect to live in Oxford.

What is the difference between a halfway house and an Oxford House? ›

A halfway house allows for stays of a specific program duration. Oxford Houses allow residents to stay for as long as they like. The average stay is for about one year, but there is no rule that requires someone to leave.

Average house price in Oxford was £455,000 in May 2024

The provisional average house price in Oxford in May 2024 was £455,000. This was higher than the average of £437,000 in May 2023 (revised), a 4.0% rise.

Undergraduate qualifications

If your graduate course at Oxford requires a 'first-class undergraduate degree with honours' in the UK system, you will usually need a bachelor's degree from a recognised university with an an overall grade of 85% ('A') or 'Excellent', or a GPA of 3.7 out of 4.0.

Charter Conditions

1. Each house should be democratically self-run, 2. Each house should be financially self-supported, and 3. Each house should immediately expel any resident who returns to using alcohol or drugs.