Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for individuals in Orient who have completed a drug treatment program but still need time to completely re-acclimate to regular life and the real world. To someone 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 get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Orient, South Dakota offers a secure setting where those who are in this phase of the drug rehab process can slowly grow to be at ease with the process of rebuilding their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing individuals 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 strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a fruitful and happy life.