Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for people in Ankeny, IA. who have graduated a drug treatment program but still need time to completely re-acclimate to normal life and the real world. For someone who has used drugs and alcohol to self medicate and especially for long term addicts, the world can seem like a daunting place now that one has to get through life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Ankeny, Iowa provides a safe haven where those who are in this phase of the drug rehab experience can slowly grow to be at ease with the idea of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing individuals can continue to participate in one-on-one and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to find stable employment and housing so that they have a good shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a fruitful and happy life.