Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for recovering individuals in Evening Shade who have graduated a drug rehabilitation program but still require time to completely re-adjust to regular 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 daunting place now that he or she has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Evening Shade supplies a safe haven where individuals who are in this stage of the drug rehab experience can slowly become at ease with the idea of rebuilding 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 strong chance at remaining abstinent and being to lead a productive and happy life.