Transitional housing is a very useful resource for individuals in Nowthen, Minnesota who have completed a drug or alcohol treatment program but still require time to completely re-acclimate to normal life and the real world. To a person who has abused drugs and alcohol to self medicate and especially for long term addicts, the world can seem like a formidable place now that he or she has to get through life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Nowthen offers a safe atmosphere where those who are in this phase of the drug rehabilitation experience can little by little grow to be 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 find stable employment and housing so that they have a strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to have a successful and happy life.