Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for recovering individuals in Ava, Illinois who have graduated a drug rehabilitation program but still require time to completely re-adjust to regular life and the real world. For an individual who has abused 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 the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Ava provides a safe haven where individuals who are in this stage of the drug rehab experience can little by little grow to be comfortable with the idea of restoring their life without drugs and on their own. 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 obtain steady employment and housing so that they have a strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to have a successful and happy life.