Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for individuals in Albany who have graduated a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program but still need time to fully re-adjust to normal life and the real world. To an individual who has used drugs and alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can feel like a daunting place now that one has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Albany provides a safe atmosphere where individuals who are in this stage of the drug rehabilitation process can slowly become comfortable with the idea of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing individuals can continue to participate in individualized and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to obtain steady employment and housing so that they have a strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a fruitful and happy life.