A group home for someone who has tbeen involved with drug and alcohol abuse is a facility which offers continual support and help for people in recovery. A group home is typically for troubled youth, but there are also group homes for those with a mental health disorder or who are experiencing behavioral difficulties for example. Instead of sending individuals who are experiencing substance abuse or recovering from substance abuse to an orphanage, asylum or any other similar facility, a group home may help provide an appropriate environment to help sustain stability within their lives and also have counsel and assistance within reach around the clock. People who reside in the group home might be getting involved in rehabilitation services whilst in residence, or may be taking measures to get their life setup outside the group home so that they can at some point live independently outside of the group home. As an example, a troubled youth who has been in recovery or has recovered from substance abuse can try to get their GED or obtain employment. A group home is definitely not a long-term or permanent option, however it is a practical temporary option for those who are attempting to get their lives back together again.