Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for individuals in Ryan who have graduated a drug rehabilitation program but still need time to completely re-acclimate to normal life and the real world. For an individual who has used drugs and alcohol to self medicate and especially for long term addicts, the world can feel like a daunting place now that he or she has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Ryan, Iowa provides a secure setting where individuals who are in this phase of the drug rehabilitation process can slowly grow to be at ease with the idea of restoring their life without drugs and becoming independent. 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 steady employment and housing so that they have a strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to have a productive and happy life.