Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for people in Paterson, NJ. who have graduated a drug rehabilitation program but still need time to fully re-adjust to normal life and the real world. For a person who has abused drugs or alcohol to self medicate and especially for long term addicts, the world can seem like a formidable place now that one has to endure life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Paterson, New Jersey offers a safe atmosphere where those who are in this stage of the drug rehab process can little by little grow to be at ease with the idea of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing those in recovery can continue to participate in one-on-one and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to obtain steady employment and housing so that they have a good shot at remaining abstinent and being to have a fruitful and happy life.