Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for people in Essex, IA. who have graduated a drug treatment program but still need time to fully re-acclimate to regular life and the real world. To a person who has abused drugs or alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can feel like a daunting place now that one has to endure life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Essex, IA. supplies 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 find stable employment and housing so that they have a strong chance at remaining abstinent and being to lead a successful and happy life.