Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for recovering individuals in Elmira, NY. who have completed a drug rehab program but still require time to fully re-acclimate to regular life and the real world. For a person who has used drugs or alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can seem like a formidable place now that one has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Elmira, NY. provides a safe haven where those who are in this stage of the drug rehabilitation experience can little by little grow to be comfortable with the process of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing those in recovery can continue to receive individualized and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to find steady employment and housing so that they have a good shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a productive and happy life.