Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for people in Ridgecrest who have graduated a drug or alcohol rehab program but still need time to fully re-adjust to normal life and the real world. To an individual who has used drugs and alcohol to self medicate and especially for long term addicts, the world can feel like a daunting place now that one has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Ridgecrest offers a secure setting where those who are in this stage of the drug rehab process can slowly become 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 obtain steady employment and housing so that they have a strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a productive and happy life.