Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for people in Oakes, North Dakota who have graduated a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program but still need time to fully re-acclimate to regular life and the real world. To someone who has used drugs or alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can feel like a formidable place now that he or she has to endure life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Oakes supplies a safe haven where those who are in this phase of the drug rehabilitation process can slowly grow to be comfortable with the idea 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 lead a productive and happy life.