Oxford House Northgate is a democratically run, self-supporting and drug free home. Oxford House Northgate is a women's recovery house. Oxford Houses are a concept in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Every month the Oxford houses in the area get together to share their experiences in order to ensure that Oxford House Northgate operates in a way that preserves the good name of Oxford House and encourages more experienced houses to help newer ones.
Residents pay rent, utility and other household expenses of Oxford House Northgate. This facility has a maximum capacity of nine residents. Oxford House Northgate 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.