Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for recovering individuals in Orleans who have graduated a drug treatment program but still require time to completely re-acclimate to regular life and the real world. To someone who has used drugs or alcohol to self medicate and especially 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 Orleans, California provides a safe haven where individuals who are in this phase of the drug rehab experience can little by little grow to be comfortable with the process of rebuilding 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 strong chance at remaining abstinent and being to lead a successful and happy life.