Transitional housing is a very useful resource for recovering individuals in Austin, TX. who have completed a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program but still require time to fully re-acclimate to normal life and the real world. For an individual who has used drugs and alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can seem like a formidable place now that he or she has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Austin offers a safe haven where those who are in this phase of the drug rehabilitation experience can slowly grow to be comfortable with the process of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. 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 obtain steady employment and housing so that they have a strong chance at remaining abstinent and being to lead a successful and happy life.