Oxford House Linwood is a democratically run, self-supporting and drug free home. This is an all female house. Oxford Houses are a concept in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. A representative of every House in the area meets with the others on a monthly basis, to share information, to seek resolution of problems in a particular House, and to express that Chapter's vote on larger issues.
The women of Oxford House Linwood pay all the expenses related to the maintenance of the house. This house accommodates 7 residents. This recovery house is operated by Oxford House, a non-profit network headquartered in Silver Spring.