Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for individuals in Riparius who have completed a drug rehabilitation program but still require time to fully re-adjust to regular life and the real world. For an individual who has used drugs or alcohol to self medicate and especially for long term addicts, the world can feel like a daunting place now that one has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Riparius offers a safe haven where those who are in this stage of the drug rehab experience can slowly grow to be comfortable with the idea of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing those in recovery can continue to receive 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 chance at remaining abstinent and being to have a successful and happy life.