Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for recovering individuals in North Lima who have graduated a drug rehab program but still require time to completely re-acclimate to regular life and the real world. For a person who has abused drugs and alcohol to self medicate and especially 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 North Lima provides a safe haven where those who are in this phase of the drug rehab process can slowly become comfortable with the idea of rebuilding 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 shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a fruitful and happy life.