Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for people in East Nassau who have graduated a drug or alcohol rehab program but still need time to fully re-adjust to regular life and the real world. To someone who has abused 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 get through life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in East Nassau provides 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 restoring their life without drugs and on their own. While in transitional housing individuals can continue to participate in individualized and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to obtain stable employment and housing so that they have a strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a productive and happy life.