Building Purpose Through Recovery
Since 2010, Oxford House Saskatchewan has provided safe, sober, and affordable housing for people in recovery. Our mission is to support lasting sobriety through stable housing, community, and purpose-driven living.
Our History
Today — Growing Across Saskatchewan
Today, Oxford House Saskatchewan has grown significantly, with 26 homes across Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert, and Lloydminster. We continue to open new homes, expand our resources, strengthen community partnerships, and increase access to supportive sober-living housing across the province. As we grow, our commitment remains the same: providing safe, substance-free, affordable housing and a supportive community where individuals can build stability, independence, and lasting recovery.
2024 — Planning for Growth
As the need for safe, supportive recovery housing continued to grow across Saskatchewan, Oxford House began planning for a significant expansion. With increasing demand and a growing waitlist, we recognized the need to reach more communities and create more opportunities for individuals to build a strong foundation for long-term recovery.
2022 — Saskatoon Grows to 5 Houses
Two additional homes were opened in Saskatoon, bringing the city’s total to 5 and the province-wide capacity to 50 beds.
2021 — First Houses Open in Saskatoon
Oxford House expanded to Saskatoon with:
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2 Houses for men
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1 House for women
One of these was Alexander’s House, an early and meaningful part of the Saskatoon community’s recovery journey.
2019 — Name Change to Reflect Provincial Reach
The organization officially became Oxford House Saskatchewan, signaling its broader commitment to supporting recovery across the entire province.
2018 — Expansion in Regina
Five Oxford Houses were active in Regina, offering a total of 25 beds:
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4 Houses for men
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1 House for women
This marked significant growth and a rising demand for recovery housing.
2010 — Oxford House Saskatchewan Opens
Oxford House Saskatchewan launched with its first residence in Regina, delivering third stage housing — an essential stage in recovery where residents can live independently in a sober environment after treatment.
October 1997 — Charitable Status Granted
Oxford House Foundation of Canada received CRA charitable status, strengthening its ability to fundraise and serve more communities.
1995 — First Canadian Oxford House Opens
The first Oxford House in Canada opened its doors in Calgary as a house for women in recovery. This marked the start of what would become a large and impactful network.
February 1995 — Oxford House Foundation of Canada Incorporated
A volunteer Board of Directors formed, and the Oxford House Foundation of Canada was officially incorporated under Alberta’s Societies Act.
1994 — Oxford House Begins Canadian Expansion
Inspired by the success of the model in the U.S., a group in Alberta began exploring how to bring this “revolution in recovery” north.
1975 — The Oxford House Model is Born
In Maryland, USA, Paul Molloy was living in a halfway house that was forced to close due to government funding cuts. Rather than disband, Molloy and other residents took over the lease and formed what would become the first Oxford House.
From these early efforts came the core principles still used today:
From these early efforts came the core principles still used today:
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Democratically-run by residents
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Independent operations between houses
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Financial self-sufficiency
While domestic and daily house operations are still managed by residents, broader financial, clerical, and maintenance support is provided by an overseeing Board and staff.