Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for people in Jamaica, NY. who have graduated a drug or alcohol treatment program but still require time to fully re-adjust to regular life and the real world. To an individual who has abused 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 Jamaica, New York offers a safe haven where those who are in this stage of the drug rehab process can slowly become at ease with the process of rebuilding their life without drugs and on their own. 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.