Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for people in Etoile who have completed a drug or alcohol treatment program but still need time to fully re-adjust to regular life and the real world. For someone 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 one has to endure life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Etoile supplies a safe atmosphere where those who are in this phase of the drug rehabilitation experience can slowly grow to be comfortable with the process of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing individuals 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 shot at remaining abstinent and being to have a fruitful and happy life.