Transitional housing is a very useful resource for recovering individuals in Coulee Dam, Washington who have completed 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 especially for long term addicts, the world can seem like a daunting place now that one has to get through life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Coulee Dam offers a safe haven where those who are in this stage of the drug rehab process can slowly become 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 strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a fruitful and happy life.