Transitional housing is a very useful resource for individuals in Bakersfield, MO. who have graduated a drug rehabilitation program but still require time to completely re-adjust 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 daunting place now that he or she has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Bakersfield provides a safe haven where individuals who are in this phase of the drug rehabilitation process can slowly become comfortable with the idea of rebuilding their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing individuals can continue to participate in one-on-one and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to obtain steady employment and housing so that they have a strong chance at remaining abstinent and being to lead a successful and happy life.