Transitional housing is a very useful resource for individuals in Arion, Iowa who have completed a drug rehab program but still require time to completely re-acclimate to regular life and the real world. To someone who has used 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 get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Arion supplies a safe atmosphere where those who are in this phase of the drug rehab experience can slowly grow to be at ease with the idea of rebuilding their life without drugs and on their own. While in transitional housing individuals can continue to participate in one-on-one and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to find steady employment and housing so that they have a good shot at remaining abstinent and being to have a successful and happy life.