Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for people in Salem who have completed a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program but still require time to completely re-acclimate to regular life and the real world. For a person who has used drugs and alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can feel like a formidable place now that he or she has to get through life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Salem, Oregon supplies a safe atmosphere where those who are in this stage of the drug rehabilitation experience can slowly grow to be at ease with the idea of rebuilding their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing individuals can continue to receive individualized and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to find steady employment and housing so that they have a strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a fruitful and happy life.