Transitional housing is a very useful resource for individuals in Forest Park, IL. who have completed a drug rehabilitation program but still require time to completely re-adjust to normal life and the real world. For someone who has abused drugs and 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 Forest Park, IL. offers a safe haven where individuals who are in this phase of the drug rehabilitation experience can little by little become comfortable with the idea of rebuilding their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing those in recovery can continue to participate in individualized and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to find stable employment and housing so that they have a strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a productive and happy life.