Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for recovering individuals in Columbia, New Jersey who have graduated a drug or alcohol treatment program but still need time to fully re-adjust to normal life and the real world. To a person who has used drugs and alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can feel like a formidable place now that he or she has to endure life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Columbia provides a safe atmosphere where individuals who are in this stage of the drug rehabilitation process can little by little grow to be at ease with the process of rebuilding their life without drugs and becoming independent. 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 obtain steady employment and housing so that they have a strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a successful and happy life.