Transitional housing is a very useful resource for individuals in Oakdale, LA. who have graduated a drug or alcohol rehab program but still require 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 especially for long term addicts, the world can feel like a formidable place now that he or she has to endure life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Oakdale provides a safe atmosphere where individuals who are in this phase of the drug rehab process can little by little become comfortable with the idea of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing individuals can continue to receive 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 fruitful and happy life.