Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for people in Buena Vista, New Mexico who have completed a drug or alcohol treatment program but still need time to fully re-adjust to normal life and the real world. For someone who has abused drugs and alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can seem like a daunting place now that he or she has to get through life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Buena Vista offers a safe haven where those who are in this phase of the drug rehabilitation process can slowly become at ease with the process of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing recovering addicts 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 productive and happy life.