Transitional housing is a very useful resource for recovering individuals in Greendell who have graduated a drug treatment program but still require time to completely re-adjust to regular 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 feel like a daunting place now that one has to endure life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Greendell offers a secure setting where those 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 receive one-on-one and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to obtain steady employment and housing so that they have a strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a successful and happy life.