Transitional housing is a very useful resource for recovering individuals in North River who have graduated a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program but still require time to completely re-adjust to normal life and the real world. For a person 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 one has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in North River, New York provides a secure setting where those who are in this phase of the drug rehab experience can little by little become at ease with the process of restoring 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 good shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a successful and happy life.