Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for individuals in West University Place who have graduated a drug or alcohol treatment program but still require time to fully re-acclimate to regular life and the real world. For someone who has used drugs and 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 the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in West University Place provides a safe atmosphere where those who are in this phase of the drug rehab experience can little by little grow to be comfortable with the idea of rebuilding their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing recovering addicts can continue to receive 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 fruitful and happy life.