WHEREAS, Oxford House Incorporated is a nonprofit organization with an international network of recovery homes for persons recovering from substance use disorder; and
WHEREAS, the philosophy behind Oxford House is three-fold: self-help is the bedrock of recovery, disciplined democracy is key to living together, and self-support builds efficacy in sobriety comfortable enough to avoid relapse; and
WHEREAS, there are 289 Oxford Houses in North Carolina providing more than 2,260 recovery beds serving both men and women; these houses are part of a network of more than 3,000 Oxford Houses nationally; and
WHEREAS, in 2022, Oxford House is Celebrating its 31st year of successful operations in NC, providing services and rehabilitative support in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services; and
WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina commends Oxford House for their ongoing commitment to supporting people in long term recovery from substance use disorder;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, ROY COOPER, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim May, 2022, as “OXFORD HOUSE MONTH” in North Carolina, and commend its observance to all citizens.