Transitional housing is a very useful resource for individuals in Hessmer who have completed a drug rehab program but still require time to completely re-adjust to regular life and the real world. For someone who has used drugs or alcohol to self medicate and particularly for long term addicts, the world can seem like a daunting place now that one has to endure life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Hessmer provides a secure setting where individuals who are in this stage of the drug rehab experience can slowly become at ease with the idea of rebuilding their life without drugs and on their own. While in transitional housing those in recovery can continue to participate in one-on-one and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to find stable employment and housing so that they have a good chance at remaining abstinent and being to lead a productive and happy life.