Transitional housing is a very useful resource for recovering individuals in Mayo, MD. who have graduated a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program but still need time to completely re-adjust to normal life and the real world. For a person who has used drugs and alcohol to self medicate and especially for long term addicts, the world can feel like a formidable place now that one has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Mayo provides a safe atmosphere where those who are in this phase of the drug rehab experience can little by little become comfortable with the idea of rebuilding their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing individuals 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 productive and happy life.