Transitional housing is a very useful resource for individuals in Ulster who have completed a drug or alcohol treatment program but still need time to completely re-adjust to normal life and the real world. To someone 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 endure life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Ulster offers a safe atmosphere where those who are in this stage of the drug rehab process can slowly grow to be at ease with the process of rebuilding their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing individuals can continue to receive 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 good shot at remaining abstinent and being to have a fruitful and happy life.