Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for recovering individuals in East Bank who have graduated a drug or alcohol rehab 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 especially for long term addicts, the world can feel like a formidable place now that he or she has to endure life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in East Bank provides a safe atmosphere where individuals who are in this stage of the drug rehab process can little by little become at ease with the idea of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing those in recovery can continue to participate in 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.