Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for recovering individuals in Creole who have completed a drug or alcohol rehab program but still require time to completely re-adjust to regular life and the real world. To an individual who has used drugs or alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can feel like a daunting place now that he or she has to get through life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Creole, Louisiana provides a safe haven where individuals who are in this stage of the drug rehabilitation experience can little by little become at ease with the idea of rebuilding their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing those in recovery can continue to participate in individualized and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to find stable employment and housing so that they have a good shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a fruitful and happy life.