Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for people in Haines, Alaska who have graduated a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program but still require time to fully re-adjust to regular life and the real world. To a person who has used 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 get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Haines provides a safe atmosphere where those who are in this stage of the drug rehabilitation experience can slowly become comfortable with the idea of rebuilding their life without drugs and on their own. While in transitional housing individuals 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 chance at remaining abstinent and being to lead a successful and happy life.