Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for recovering individuals in Shutesbury, MA. who have graduated a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program but still need time to completely 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 daunting place now that he or she has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Shutesbury, MA. provides a safe atmosphere where individuals who are in this stage of the drug rehabilitation process can slowly grow to be at ease with the idea of rebuilding their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing those in recovery can continue to participate in one-on-one and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to find steady employment and housing so that they have a strong chance at remaining abstinent and being to have a productive and happy life.