Transitional housing is a very useful resource for individuals in Herkimer, New York who have graduated a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program but still need time to completely re-acclimate to regular life and the real world. For someone who has abused drugs and alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can feel like a formidable place now that he or she has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Herkimer supplies 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 rebuilding their life without drugs and on their own. 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 stable employment and housing so that they have a strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to have a successful and happy life.