Transitional housing is a very useful resource for recovering individuals in Olla, LA. who have graduated a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program but still need time to fully re-acclimate to regular life and the real world. To an individual who has used drugs and alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can feel like a formidable place now that one has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Olla supplies a safe atmosphere where individuals who are in this stage of the drug rehabilitation experience can little by little grow to be comfortable with the idea 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 obtain stable employment and housing so that they have a good chance at remaining abstinent and being to lead a productive and happy life.