Transitional housing is a very useful resource for recovering individuals in Jacksonville, Florida who have completed a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program but still need time to fully re-acclimate to regular life and the real world. For an individual who has abused drugs or alcohol to self medicate and especially for long term addicts, the world can seem like a daunting place now that he or she has to endure life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Jacksonville offers a safe haven where those who are in this phase of the drug rehab experience can slowly grow to be comfortable with the process of restoring their life without drugs and on their own. While in transitional housing individuals can continue to receive individualized and group counseling as needed to help them along, and also to find stable employment and housing so that they have a strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a fruitful and happy life.