Application Criteria

Residency Admission Information

Thank you for your interest in applying to Oxford House Saskatchewan.
We use the following process in determining eligibility.

Referrals

Applications must have a referral/recommendation from:

1. A treatment centre representative who can provide verification of successful completion of a drug treatment program within the past year from date of application. (Preferred referral method.); or,

2. A member in the medical/wellness field (doctor, counsellor, etc.) OR member of an organization such as AA or NA (e.g., a sponsor) who has known the individual and can verify the individual has been sober for a sustained time.

Criteria

1. Homeless or at-risk of being homeless.

2. Not using and committed to remaining sober.

3. All applicants will have completed a minimum 28-day in-patient treatment program. Equivalent out-patient treatment may be an option, inquire before applying.

4. Individuals currently taking Methadone are not eligible to become Oxford House Members. Suboxone is permitted, with conditions, please contact staff prior to applying if prescribed suboxone.

5. Willing and able to work, or go to school, or attend a recognized treatment program.

6. Ability to live independently. Each member should be able to perform general life skills on their own. We do not have provision for individuals with special needs at this time. Heavily medicated individuals or those who have severe mental health challenges are not deemed suitable as our residences are not staffed in-house.

7. Individuals recently incarcerated are eligible to apply only through recommendation from a substance use disorder treatment program (i.e. DSATU); and,

8. Persons with sexually related convictions within the last 15 years are considered ineligible.