Transitional housing is a very useful resource for individuals in Canaan, CT. who have completed a drug rehabilitation program but still need time to fully re-acclimate to normal life and the real world. To someone 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 one has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Canaan offers a safe atmosphere where those who are in this stage of the drug rehabilitation process can slowly grow to be at ease with the idea of rebuilding their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing individuals can continue to participate in one-on-one and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to obtain stable employment and housing so that they have a good chance at remaining abstinent and being to have a successful and happy life.