Transitional housing is a very useful resource for people in Bemidji, Minnesota who have graduated a drug or alcohol rehab program but still need time to completely re-adjust to regular life and the real world. For a person who has abused drugs and alcohol to self medicate and especially for long term addicts, the world can feel like a daunting place now that he or she has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Bemidji supplies a safe haven where those who are in this phase of the drug rehab experience can little by little grow to be at ease with the idea of rebuilding their life without drugs and on their own. 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 find stable employment and housing so that they have a good shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a successful and happy life.