Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for individuals in Evangeline, Louisiana who have graduated a drug rehabilitation program but still require time to completely re-acclimate to regular life and the real world. For an individual who has used drugs or alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can seem like a daunting place now that he or she has to endure life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Evangeline provides a safe haven where those who are in this phase of the drug rehab experience can little by little grow to be comfortable with the process of restoring their life without drugs and on their own. While in transitional housing those in recovery can continue to receive one-on-one and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to find steady employment and housing so that they have a strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a productive and happy life.