Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for individuals in Urbandale, Iowa who have completed a drug treatment program but still require time to fully re-acclimate to normal life and the real world. For someone who has abused drugs or alcohol to self medicate and especially for long term addicts, the world can feel like a daunting place now that one has to endure life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Urbandale provides a safe atmosphere where those who are in this phase of the drug rehab process can slowly grow to be at ease with the process of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing recovering addicts can continue to participate in one-on-one and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to obtain steady employment and housing so that they have a strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to have a successful and happy life.