Welcome to Oasis of Northwest Arkansas!
If you're considering a life in recovery, we want you to know that change is possible, hope is real, and a brighter future can begin today.
At Oasis of Northwest Arkansas, we envision a community where a person's past does not determine their future. We believe every woman deserves the opportunity to heal, recover, rebuild her life, and become the person she was created to be.
Our mission is rooted in the belief that lasting recovery is possible when women are provided with safe housing, meaningful support, accountability, and hope. We reject the stigma often associated with addiction, incarceration, and homelessness and instead choose compassion, understanding,
and the belief that people can change.
Every day, we witness extraordinary resilience. We see women overcome addiction, reunite with their children, secure employment, continue their education, restore relationships, and rediscover their sense of purpose. These transformations remind us that recovery is not simply about overcoming substance abuse—it is about rebuilding lives.
Under the leadership of Executive Director LaDonna Humphrey, alongside a dedicated staff and Board of Directors, Oasis works to create opportunities for women to achieve long-term stability and independence. We are committed to advocating for those who are often overlooked, walking alongside women during some of the most challenging seasons of their lives, and celebrating every milestone on their journey.
Oasis of Northwest Arkansas is more than a transitional living program. It is a community of support, a place of belonging, and a foundation for new beginnings.
"We envision a day when second chances are not the exception, but the expectation."
— LaDonna Humphrey, Executive Director
Important Information About Oasis:
At Oasis of Northwest Arkansas, we believe accountability is an essential part of recovery and long-term success. Our program is designed to provide structure, support, and clear expectations that help women build healthy, independent lives.
Residents are expected to actively participate in their recovery by attending at least three recovery meetings each week, as well as all required in-house meetings, activities, and program events.
Employment or education is also a key component of the program. Residents are expected to maintain full-time employment or work part-time while attending school full-time. Each resident contributes to the household through assigned responsibilities, including meal preparation, household chores, yard maintenance, and quarterly community workdays.
To maintain a safe and sober environment for everyone, random drug and alcohol screenings are conducted. The use of drugs or alcohol may result in immediate dismissal from the program. Residents are also expected to report behaviors that may jeopardize the safety or recovery of others, including substance use, theft, or other dangerous activities.
Residents who own vehicles must maintain current registration, insurance, and a valid driver's license. Vehicle owners are responsible for their own fuel, maintenance, and repair expenses.
Respect for oneself, fellow residents, and the Oasis community is fundamental. Residents are expected to maintain good personal hygiene, keep their living spaces clean and orderly, and respect the property and belongings of others. Any damage to property or theft may result in financial responsibility and disciplinary action.
The expectations at Oasis are designed not as punishment, but as preparation. By practicing accountability, responsibility, and healthy habits in a supportive environment, women develop the skills necessary for lasting recovery and independent living.
Meet the
Executive Director: LaDonna Humphrey
Welcome to Oasis!
If you're reading this, you may be looking for hope, stability, or a fresh start. Maybe you're facing one of the most difficult seasons of your life. If so, I want you to know something important: your past does not define your future.
For almost a decade, I have had the privilege of serving the women of Oasis and witnessing remarkable transformations. I have watched women over come addiction, reunite with their children, restore relationships, and rediscover their sense of purpose. Time and time again, I have seen women accomplish things they once believed were impossible. Those experiences have only strengthened my belief that recovery is possible and that every woman deserves the opportunity to build a better future. Those transformations are why Oasis exists.
Recovery is not always easy. There will be challenges, setbacks, and moments when you question whether you can keep moving forward. During those times, I hope you will remember that you are not walking this journey alone. Our staff, our community, and the women who walk beside you understand the struggle and believe in your ability to succeed.
At Oasis, we will celebrate your victories, hold you accountable, encourage your growth, and support you as you build a new life. We believe in grace, but we also believe in responsibility. We believe healing is possible. We believe families can be restored. Most importantly, we believe people can change.
Thank you for trusting Oasis to be part of your journey. It is an honor to serve the women who come through our doors, and I look forward to seeing all that you accomplish in the days ahead.
With hope,
LaDonna Humphrey
Executive Director
Oasis of Northwest Arkansas
LaDonna Humphrey serves as Executive Director of Oasis of Northwest Arkansas, where she has spent nearly a decade helping women rebuild their lives through recovery, accountability, and community support.
In addition to her leadership at Oasis, LaDonna is an award-winning journalist, author, researcher, and advocate. She has authored academic papers examining sober living and recovery housing and has dedicated years to studying the barriers women face when overcoming addiction, trauma, homelessness, and involvement with the criminal justice system.
Through her work at Oasis, LaDonna has helped hundreds of women access safe housing, build recovery support networks, obtain employment, pursue education, and work toward long-term stability. She is passionate about creating opportunities for women to reclaim their lives and build brighter futures for themselves and their children.
