Transitional housing is a very useful resource for individuals in Mapleton, Iowa who have graduated a drug or alcohol treatment program but still need time to fully re-acclimate 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 formidable place now that he or she has to get through life without the use of drugs or alcohol. Transitional housing in Mapleton provides a safe atmosphere where individuals who are in this phase of the drug rehabilitation experience can little by little grow to be at ease with the idea of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing individuals can continue to participate in 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 lead a productive and happy life.