Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for recovering individuals in Violet, Louisiana who have graduated a drug or alcohol treatment program but still need time to completely re-acclimate to regular life and the real world. To a person who has abused drugs or 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 the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Violet supplies a safe haven where those who are in this stage of the drug rehabilitation experience can little by little become comfortable with the idea of restoring 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 steady employment and housing so that they have a strong chance at remaining abstinent and being to lead a fruitful and happy life.