Transitional housing is a very useful resource for recovering individuals in Mershon who have completed a drug treatment program but still require time to fully re-adjust to regular 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 seem like a daunting place now that he or she has to endure life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Mershon provides a safe haven where those who are in this stage of the drug rehabilitation experience can little by little grow to be at ease with the idea of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing those in recovery can continue to receive 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 have a successful and happy life.