Transitional housing is a very useful resource for people in Batavia, New York who have graduated a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program but still need time to completely re-adjust to regular 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 formidable place now that he or she has to endure life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Batavia provides a safe haven where individuals who are in this phase of the drug rehabilitation process can slowly become at ease with the process of rebuilding their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing those in recovery 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.