Oxford House Marion is a democratically run, self-supporting and drug free home. This house is open to women and children only. 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.
Residents pay rent, utility and other household expenses of Oxford House Marion. There are 7 beds in this recovery house. Oxford House Marion is part of a nonprofit corporation umbrella organization which provides the network connecting all Oxford Houses and allocates resources to duplicate the Oxford House concept where needs arise.