Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for recovering individuals in Grand Rapids, Michigan who have completed a drug or alcohol treatment program but still require time to fully re-acclimate to normal life and the real world. For a person who has abused drugs and alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can seem like a daunting place now that he or she has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Grand Rapids offers a safe atmosphere where individuals who are in this phase of the drug rehab experience can little by little grow to be at ease with the process of rebuilding their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing those in recovery can continue to receive 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 shot at remaining abstinent and being to have a successful and happy life.