Oxford House Rowan is a democratically run, self-supporting and drug free home. Oxford House Rowan is an all male facility. Oxford Houses are a concept in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. A representative of each House in the Chapter meets with the others on a monthly basis, to exchange information, to seek resolution of problems in a particular House, and to express that Chapter's vote on larger issues.
The men of Oxford House Rowan pay all the expenses related to the maintenance of the house. This facility has a maximum capacity of seven residents. This recovery house is operated by Oxford House, a non-profit network headquartered in Silver Spring.