Transitional housing is a very useful resource for people in San Cristobal who have graduated a drug or alcohol rehab program but still need time to fully re-adjust to regular life and the real world. To a person who has abused drugs and alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can seem like a daunting place now that one has to get through life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in San Cristobal, New Mexico supplies a safe atmosphere where those who are in this stage of the drug rehab process can little by little become comfortable with the process 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 chance at remaining abstinent and being to have a successful and happy life.