Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for individuals in Empire who have graduated a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program but still require time to fully re-acclimate to regular life and the real world. To a person who has abused drugs and alcohol to self medicate and especially for long term addicts, the world can seem like a daunting place now that he or she has to endure life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Empire, CA. supplies a safe haven where those who are in this stage of the drug rehab experience can slowly grow to be 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 one-on-one and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to find stable employment and housing so that they have a good shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a fruitful and happy life.