Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for individuals in Gilman who have graduated a drug rehab program but still need time to completely re-adjust to regular life and the real world. For an individual 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 endure life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Gilman provides a safe haven where those who are in this stage of the drug rehab process can little by little become comfortable with the process of rebuilding 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 good shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a productive and happy life.