Transitional housing is a very useful resource for individuals in Richmond, Ohio who have graduated a drug treatment program but still require time to completely re-acclimate to regular life and the real world. To an individual who has used drugs or alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can seem like a formidable place now that he or she has to endure life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Richmond, Ohio offers a safe atmosphere where individuals who are in this stage of the drug rehab experience can little by little grow to be at ease with the process of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing individuals can continue to receive one-on-one and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to obtain steady employment and housing so that they have a strong chance at remaining abstinent and being to lead a successful and happy life.