Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for individuals in Ama, Louisiana who have graduated a drug rehabilitation program but still require time to fully re-acclimate to normal life and the real world. To someone who has abused drugs and alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can feel like a daunting place now that one has to endure life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Ama, Louisiana offers a safe haven where those who are in this phase of the drug rehabilitation experience can slowly become comfortable with the process of rebuilding their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing individuals can continue to participate in one-on-one and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to obtain stable employment and housing so that they have a good shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a productive and happy life.