Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for recovering individuals in Petroleum, West Virginia who have completed a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program but still need time to fully re-acclimate to normal life and the real world. To someone who has abused drugs or alcohol to self medicate and especially for long term addicts, the world can feel like a daunting place now that he or she has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Petroleum supplies a safe haven where those who are in this stage of the drug rehabilitation process can little by little grow to be at ease with the idea of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing those in recovery 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 fruitful and happy life.