Transitional housing is a very useful resource for people in Dyess AFB who have completed a drug or alcohol rehab program but still require time to completely re-acclimate to normal life and the real world. For someone who has abused drugs or 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 the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Dyess AFB supplies a secure setting where those who are in this stage of the drug rehabilitation process can little by little become at ease with the process of restoring 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 obtain stable employment and housing so that they have a good shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a fruitful and happy life.