Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for individuals in Canaan, New York who have graduated a drug or alcohol rehab program but still need time to completely re-adjust to normal life and the real world. To a person who has abused drugs or alcohol to self medicate and especially for long term addicts, the world can feel like a formidable place now that one has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Canaan provides a safe atmosphere where individuals who are in this stage of the drug rehab experience can little by little become at ease with the idea 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 stable employment and housing so that they have a strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a successful and happy life.