Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for recovering individuals in VT. who have completed a drug or alcohol treatment program but still require time to fully re-acclimate to normal 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 one has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Vermont provides a secure setting where those who are in this phase of the drug rehab experience can little by little become comfortable with the idea of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing individuals can continue to participate in individualized and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to find stable employment and housing so that they have a strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to have a successful and happy life.