Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for recovering individuals in Bishop Hill, Illinois who have graduated a drug or alcohol treatment program but still require time to completely re-acclimate to regular life and the real world. To someone 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 he or she has to get through life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Bishop Hill provides a safe atmosphere where those who are in this stage of the drug rehabilitation experience can slowly grow to be comfortable with the process of rebuilding their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing individuals can continue to receive individualized and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to obtain stable employment and housing so that they have a strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a productive and happy life.