Transitional housing is a very useful resource for individuals in Afton, New York who have graduated a drug rehabilitation program but still require time to fully re-adjust to normal life and the real world. For an individual who has abused drugs and alcohol to self medicate and especially for long term addicts, the world can feel like a formidable place now that one has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Afton supplies a secure setting where those who are in this stage of the drug rehab experience can slowly become comfortable with the idea of rebuilding their life without drugs and on their own. 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 find steady employment and housing so that they have a good shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a successful and happy life.