Oxford House 4th Avenue is a self-run, self-supported recovery house for recovering alcoholics and drug addicts. This facility accepts men only. Every Oxford house represents an effective and low cost method of preventing relapse. On a monthly basis, the Oxford houses in a geographic area get together to share their common experiences in order to assure that Oxford House 4th Avenue operates in a way that preserves the good name of Oxford House and encourages more experienced houses to help newer ones.
The men of Oxford House 4th Avenue pay all the expenses related to the maintenance of the house. This house accommodates 8 residents. Oxford House 4th Avenue 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.