Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for people in Athens, AL. who have completed a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program but still need time to completely re-adjust to normal life and the real world. For a person who has used drugs or alcohol to self medicate and especially for long term addicts, the world can seem like a formidable place now that he or she has to endure life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Athens supplies a safe haven where those who are in this stage of the drug rehab experience can little by little grow to be at ease with the idea of rebuilding their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing those in recovery can continue to receive 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 lead a successful and happy life.