Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for individuals in Lake Charles, LA. who have completed a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program but still need time to fully re-adjust to regular life and the real world. To a person 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 one has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Lake Charles, LA. provides a safe atmosphere where those who are in this stage of the drug rehab process can little by little grow to be at ease with the idea of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing individuals can continue to receive individualized and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to find steady employment and housing so that they have a strong chance at remaining abstinent and being to lead a productive and happy life.