Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for recovering individuals in Berkeley who have completed a drug rehabilitation program but still need time to fully re-acclimate to regular life and the real world. For a person who has abused drugs or alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can seem like a formidable place now that one has to endure life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Berkeley supplies a safe haven where those who are in this stage of the drug rehabilitation process can slowly grow to be comfortable with the process of rebuilding their life without drugs and on their own. While in transitional housing those in recovery can continue to participate in 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 fruitful and happy life.