A group home for a person who has tbeen involved with alcohol and drug abuse is a facility which provides continuous support and help for individuals in recovery. A group home is typically for troubled adolescents, but there are also group homes for those with a mental health disorder or who are experiencing behavioral trouble for example. As an alternative to sending those who are experiencing substance abuse or recovering from substance abuse to an orphanage, asylum or another similar place, a group home can help offer an acceptable environment to help individuals sustain stability within their lives and also have counsel and assistance within reach 24/7. People who reside in the group home might be taking part in rehab services during residence, or could be taking actions to get their life setup outside of the group home so that they can at one point live independently outside the group home. For instance, a troubled youth who has been in recovery or has recovered from substance abuse can work on getting their GED or obtain employment. A group home is not necessarily a long-term or permanent solution, but it is a sensible short term option for individuals who want to get their lives back together.