Transitional housing is a very useful resource for individuals in Schleswig, Iowa who have completed a drug or alcohol treatment program but still require time to fully re-adjust to regular life and the real world. For an individual who has abused drugs or alcohol to self medicate and especially 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 Schleswig provides a safe atmosphere where those who are in this stage of the drug rehab process can little by little grow to be comfortable with the idea of restoring their life without drugs and on their own. While in transitional housing those in recovery can continue to receive individualized and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to obtain steady employment and housing so that they have a good shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a fruitful and happy life.