Transitional housing is a very useful resource for recovering individuals in Laclede who have graduated a drug treatment program but still need time to completely re-adjust to normal life and the real world. To an individual who has abused drugs and alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can seem like a daunting place now that one has to get through life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Laclede provides a secure setting where those who are in this stage of the drug rehabilitation process can little by little become at ease with the process 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 obtain stable employment and housing so that they have a strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a fruitful and happy life.