Transitional housing is a very useful resource for individuals in Fort Richardson who have completed a drug treatment program but still need time to fully re-acclimate to normal life and the real world. To an individual who has abused drugs or alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can seem like a formidable place now that he or she has to get through life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Fort Richardson, Alaska provides a safe haven where individuals who are in this stage of the drug rehab experience can little by little 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 fruitful and happy life.