Oxford Treatment Center - Oxford
- Detox Services
- Inpatient
- Residential Treatment
- Intensive Outpatient Services
- Dual-Diagnosis Treatment
- Outpatient Services
- Telehealth
- CARF
- Private Insurance
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Serving the greater Mississippi area, Oxford provides an individualized treatment program for each client. We know that every person has a unique story and unique goals for recovery, so you’ll receive a personalized treatment plan, created for you by our caring and qualified team, that will be tailored to your individual goals and needs. Our continuum of care will ensure that you’ll have every step of treatment you need. Whether you need an intensive outpatient program or aftercare, you’ll find a comprehensive program at Oxford.
We offer a wide range of therapies and treatment modalities to help you achieve your goal of recovery. We capitalize on our scenic location near a national forest, and incorporate outdoor activates, such as hiking and horseback riding, into our therapies. We also offer music, art, and trauma-informed therapies, in addition to the usual group and individual therapy courses. We also have a variety of treatment modalities, including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and dialectical behavior therapy.
Recovery involves much more than giving up substances; it involves a whole new way of living and connecting with yourself and others. At Oxford, we have an ideal environment that allows us to provide a whole host of activities and amenities that allow you to connect to nature, reflect, restore your physical health, and reconnect. Whether you want to focus on strengthening your body at our fitness centers, meditate on the banks of our private lake, or work with animals in our equine therapy program, our facility will provide a variety of features to not only make your time with us enjoyable, but to give you the best possible head start in recovery.
While your recovery toolkit will have filled up nicely by the end of your time with us, not everybody is ready to move forward alone. Oxford’s aftercare planners and alumni coordinators will make sure you have a plan and a support network for transitioning back into the world after treatment. We also know the importance of making and maintaining a
network of sober individuals, so we’ll connect you with local AA and 12-step chapters and with a national alumni network to provide you with a comprehensive support network for recovery.
Specializations
Aftercare Support
Addiction recovery does not end with discharge after completing a rehab program. Facilities that offer aftercare planning and/or support work with patients to ensure sustainable recovery by helping to plan and make arrangements for transitional or sober living, help with housing, vocational counseling, etc.
12-Step
The term “12 Step Program” describes a way to recover from addiction that is based on the model developed by Alcoholics Anonymous. Many drug and alcohol treatment centers base their treatment on 12 steps – the first three of which are situational, the next four addressing the practical issues created by the addiction, followed by two steps focused on making amends for hurting others. Steps 10 and 11 involve a deeper examination of the previous steps and the final step is focused on helping others avoid and recover from addiction.
Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Patients who undergo intensive outpatient treatment continue to live at home and sometimes go to school or work while participating in a highly structured treatment protocol that is focused on ending substance abuse. Programs vary in terms of how much treatment patients receive, how often and for how long. Some facilities design individualized intensive outpatient treatment programs.
Client & Family Support Groups
Group therapy is a vital component of addiction recovery treatment, considered as important and effective (sometimes even more so) than individual therapy. Benefits include reducing isolation and loneliness and providing the opportunity to learn from others in recovery. In the addiction setting, group therapy is run by trained professionals who guide participants toward a shared goal of recovery.
Highlights
- Intervention Services
- Community Education
- Aftercare
- Drug Testing
- Family Hope and Healing Support Group
- Drug and Alcohol Assessments
Staff

Jerri Avery, LCAT, Ph.D.
Clinical DirectorJerri Avery, LCAT, Ph.D., has over 24 years of experience in federal grant-writing and implementation, social service program management, workforce development, social science research, and governmental and nonprofit leadership. Dr. Avery holds a Ph.D. in public policy and administration from Jackson State University. She has directed programs and conducted research on mental health promotion, drug prevention, and drug treatment initiatives. Prior to becoming Oxford’s clinical director, Dr. Avery served as Director of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health’s Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Services.
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Mark Sawyer
CEOMark Sawyer brings a strong business background and experience in driving clinical excellence in addiction treatment to his role as CEO of Oxford Treatment Center. Prior to coming to Oxford, Sawyer most recently served as CEO at Acadia Healthcare’s Twelve Oaks Recovery Center in Navarre, FL. During his six-year tenure at Twelve Oaks, Sawyer also served as controller, CFO, and Director of Operations. Under his leadership, the center made strides in client satisfaction, employee engagement, and financial metrics, earning the program its first Recovery Division Clinical Excellence Award in 2016. Sawyer’s passion for addiction treatment is rooted in his ability to support those who are committed to helping others. His role includes providing a vision for clinical and support staff to do their best work and giving them the resources they need to make that vision a reality. Sawyer is dedicated to clinical excellence and innovation in addiction care.
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Mary L. Smith
Director of AdmissionsWhen patients and families reach out to The Oxford Center, Mary’s role is to connect them with the help they need. Her experience in the addiction-recovery field includes working as a clinical assistant, family program counselor and admissions officer at New Life Lodge in Tennessee and volunteering with 23rd Judicial District Drug Court in Dickson County, Tenn. Her experience also includes managing sober-living homes for women.
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Tori Ossenheimer, CTRS
Director of Experiential ServicesTori uses outdoor and recreation experiences as a therapy tool that helps patients overcome self-destructive habits and build a new sense of self to carry them into recovery. She joined Oxford Treatment Center from Community Health and Wellness LLC in Austin, Texas, where she worked primarily with young veterans who faced physical disabilities, substance-abuse problems or other challenges. She holds an undergraduate degree in therapeutic recreation from Southern Illinois University and is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
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ABOUT OXFORD TREATMENT CENTER - OXFORD
Oxford Treatment Center remains open and committed to providing critical addiction treatment amidst the Coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, Oxford is working with Addiction Labs of America to test all patients for COVID-19.
Oxford Treatment Center's outpatient facility in Oxford, Miss. provides a broad range of outpatient services for individuals struggling with chemical dependency, including an intensive outpatient program (IOP) and a partial hospitalization program (PHP). According to a 2017 SAMHSA survey, 32.6 percent of rehabs in Mississippi provide IOP while 19.1 percent provide PHP.
These outpatient services may serve as either an entry into treatment or as step-down aftercare for graduates of Oxford Treatment Center’s residential program in Etta. The outpatient center is located on the Resolutions Oxford campus, which also includes a sober living home. Oxford Treatment Center is owned and operated by American Addiction Centers.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Oxford Treatment Center’s outpatient program blends evidence-based treatment modalities with 12-step participation. Clients meet three times a week, and while the length of the program may vary depending on client needs, the average length of the program is 10 weeks.
Core programming includes group counseling sessions and educational classes, which address issues such as coping skills, trigger avoidance, and relapse prevention. In addition, clients participate in one-on-one therapy, and family counseling is also highly encouraged. If applicable, an in-house medical staff is available to treat common co-occurring mental health issues associated with addiction, such as anxiety and depression.
The Oxford IOP Center also offers free group therapy weekly for anyone who has ever had a loved one experience addiction or recovery.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
Oxford Treatment Center’s outpatient program employs an in-house medical team and credentialed therapists, some of whom are in recovery themselves. To date, the four individuals polled by Rehabs.com on the matter had favorable opinions of the facility's staff.
Staff Experience & Training: 4/5
Oxford Treatment Center is certified by both the Joint Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). According to a 2017 SAMHSA survey, 15.7 percent of rehabs in Mississippi are Joint Commission certified while the same percentage are CARF certified.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
The adjacent Resolutions Oxford sober living facility has 48 beds. Pictures published on Oxford Treatment Center's website show a modern home, with shared bedrooms, a full kitchen, and a comfortable common area.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Eight of the nine alumni surveyed by Rehabs.com to date gave positive feedback. The reviewers repeatedly praised the center's staff: "Great loving, hard working staff," Q.C. wrote in a representative review. Three alumni polled on specific metrics also offered high four and five-star ratings for the facility's counseling options and staff availability, as well as generally positive opinions concerning the amount of family participation.
One of the two alumni to leave a negative review, M.M. indicated that they would recommend treatment at this center, but that they had relapsed after treatment and had to detox on their own.
At the time of this writing, the Oxford IOP center had a 4.2 out of five-star average rating based on 13 reviews on Google.[1] Reviewers repeatedly praised the center's staff, and some credited the facility with saving their lives.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Ten loved ones polled by Rehabs.com to date mostly gave negative feedback. Many complained of rude staff and poor communication. "Anytime I tried to call to talk to her or at least find out how to address a envelope to her they would hang up on me," an anonymous loved one wrote in a representative review.
Both reviewers that left positive feedback gave five stars to every category evaluated but noted that their loved one had relapsed after treatment. J.W. wrote in a representative review of their loved one,"he as sober 5 months ,then relapsed."
WHAT STAFF SAY
R.B., the lone staff member polled by Rehabs.com gave a positive review, rating all categories evaluated five out of five stars.
FINANCING
The organization’s website indicates Oxford Treatment Center accepts numerous commercial insurance plans. Though specific pricing information is not given, the four individuals surveyed by Rehabs.com on the cost felt that the program was affordable.
Affordability: 4/5
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