A halfway house, sometimes called a recovery house or sober living facility, is a type of center or home which enables a person who is just getting over addiction to be in an environment which will help them re-enter society as a drug free person who wants to lead a more full and wholesome life. Immediately after drug and alcohol rehab, it is sometimes necessary for persons to reside in a halfway house where they can partake in additional counseling and therapy solutions while simultaneously finding employment and housing so that they can have everything in their lives set up for prosperity and abstinence. A halfway house is a way to minimize the risk of relapse, and provides people in Walnut Creek, California who are recovering from addiction the opportunity to build a happier life for themselves.