Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for individuals in Florence who have graduated a drug rehabilitation program but still need time to completely re-adjust to normal life and the real world. To an individual who has used drugs or alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can feel like a formidable place now that he or she has to get through life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Florence offers a safe haven where those who are in this stage of the drug rehab process can slowly become comfortable with the idea of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing recovering addicts can continue to participate in one-on-one and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to find steady employment and housing so that they have a strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to have a productive and happy life.