Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for recovering individuals in Berkeley, Illinois who have completed a drug or alcohol treatment program but still require time to completely re-adjust to normal life and the real world. For a person 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 alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Berkeley, Illinois supplies a safe atmosphere where those who are in this phase of the drug rehab process can slowly become comfortable with the process of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. 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 obtain steady employment and housing so that they have a good shot at remaining abstinent and being to have a successful and happy life.