Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for recovering individuals in Independence who have graduated a drug rehabilitation program but still require time to completely re-adjust to regular life and the real world. For someone who has used drugs or alcohol to self medicate and especially for long term addicts, the world can feel like a daunting place now that he or she has to endure life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Independence supplies a secure setting where those who are in this stage of the drug rehabilitation process can little by little become 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 obtain stable employment and housing so that they have a strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a successful and happy life.