Transitional housing is a very useful resource for individuals in Essex who have graduated a drug rehabilitation program but still require time to fully re-adjust to regular life and the real world. To someone who has used drugs and 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, IL. supplies a safe haven where individuals who are in this stage of the drug rehabilitation experience can slowly grow to be comfortable with the process of restoring 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 stable employment and housing so that they have a good shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a fruitful and happy life.