Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for people in Trinidad who have completed a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program but still need time to completely re-acclimate to regular life and the real world. To an individual who has abused drugs and alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can seem like a daunting place now that one has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Trinidad provides a safe haven where those who are in this phase of the drug rehabilitation experience can slowly grow to be comfortable with the idea of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing those in recovery 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 chance at remaining abstinent and being to have a successful and happy life.