Transitional housing is a very useful resource for people in Rippey who have graduated a drug or alcohol treatment program but still need time to fully re-acclimate to regular life and the real world. To a person who has used drugs or alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can feel like a formidable place now that one has to endure life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Rippey, IA. supplies a safe atmosphere where individuals who are in this stage of the drug rehab process can slowly become comfortable with the process of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing those in recovery can continue to participate in 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.