Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for individuals in Edgewater who have graduated a drug rehabilitation program but still require time to fully re-acclimate to normal life and the real world. To someone who has abused drugs or 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 Edgewater provides a safe atmosphere where individuals who are in this stage of the drug rehab process can little by little become comfortable with the idea of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing recovering addicts 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.