Transitional housing is a very useful resource for individuals in Hayward who have completed a drug or alcohol treatment program but still need time to completely re-acclimate to normal life and the real world. For someone who has abused drugs or 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 endure life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Hayward, California offers a safe haven where individuals who are in this phase of the drug rehabilitation experience can slowly 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 one-on-one and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to find steady employment and housing so that they have a good shot at remaining abstinent and being to have a fruitful and happy life.