Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for individuals in Brookside who have graduated a drug or alcohol rehab program but still require time to fully re-adjust to regular life and the real world. For a person who has abused drugs and alcohol to self medicate and particularly 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 Brookside provides a safe atmosphere where those who are in this stage of the drug rehab process can little by little become at ease with the idea of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing those in recovery 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 good shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a successful and happy life.