Transitional housing is a very useful resource for people in Independence, Missouri who have completed a drug rehab program but still need time to completely re-acclimate to normal life and the real world. For an individual who has abused drugs and alcohol to self medicate and especially for long term addicts, the world can seem like a daunting place now that he or she has to get through life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Independence, Missouri supplies a secure setting where individuals who are in this stage of the drug rehab 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 participate in individualized 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 fruitful and happy life.