Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for individuals in Matawan who have completed a drug rehab program but still need time to completely re-adjust to normal life and the real world. To an individual who has used drugs and alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can feel like a daunting place now that he or she has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Matawan provides a safe atmosphere where individuals who are in this phase of the drug rehabilitation experience can slowly grow to be comfortable with the process of restoring their life without drugs and on their own. 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 obtain stable employment and housing so that they have a strong chance at remaining abstinent and being to lead a successful and happy life.