Oyarifa Oxford House

The Hopeful Way Oxford House located near Accra is maturing and currently has seven residents who run the house pretty much on their own. Over 30 persons have stayed in the House since it was opened June 20, 2009. Most of the residents did not find employment while at the house but worked on their recovery by participating in 12-step based programs in the house and by leading AA meetings in hospitals and the University of Ghana. An evaluation is currently being conducted to see how the House could be adjusted to better meet the recovery needs of Ghanaians who don’t have ready access to 12-step meetings. It is likely that a simplified version of Recovery Dynamics will be taught at the House by clients who have successfully completed three-month stays at the House of St. Francis. Another Big Book Study may also be conducted at the Oxford House in March.