Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for people in Waterford, New York who have completed a drug rehabilitation program but still require time to completely re-adjust 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 he or she has to endure life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Waterford, New York offers a safe atmosphere where those 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 stable employment and housing so that they have a good chance at remaining abstinent and being to lead a successful and happy life.