Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for individuals in Santa Cruz, NM. who have completed a drug rehabilitation program but still require time to completely re-acclimate to normal life and the real world. For an individual who has abused drugs or 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 alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Santa Cruz offers a secure setting where individuals who are in this phase of the drug rehab experience can slowly grow to be comfortable with the idea of rebuilding their life without drugs and on their own. 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 stable employment and housing so that they have a strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a productive and happy life.