Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for recovering individuals in Chester who have completed a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program but still need time to completely re-adjust to regular life and the real world. For a person who has abused drugs or alcohol to self medicate and especially for long term addicts, the world can seem like a formidable place now that one has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Chester, Illinois provides a safe haven where those who are in this phase of the drug rehabilitation process can slowly grow to be comfortable with the idea of rebuilding their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing those in recovery can continue to receive 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 good shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a successful and happy life.