The Oxford House started in 1975 to provide a concept and home those recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. The Oxford concept is a democratically run, self-supporting, and drug free home.
Barb Esfeld has helped out with the Central Kansas Dream Center in Great Bend that offers many ministries to help addicts or those fighting life-controlling issues. Esfeld says she watched several participants graduate from the Dream Center and be expected to be on their own and get their own house. The Oxford House is another stepping stone for addicts after their classes and has been in Great Bend since early 2016.
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There are two Oxford Houses in Great Bend, a women’s and a men’s house, and 101 locations in Kansas. Everyone in the home is required to have a job and remain drug free. Esfeld says each occupant is expected to pay $400 per month for rent.
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Jamie Baldwin has used the Oxford House in Great Bend and says it is helpful having former addicts assisting each other to remain clean.
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If any occupant of the Oxford House suspects another member is using drugs they can ask them to take a drug test. If the accused member refuses a test then he or she will be asked to leave.