Transitional housing is a very helpful resource for people in Somerville who have completed a drug or alcohol rehab program but still require time to completely re-adjust to normal life and the real world. To someone who has abused drugs and alcohol to self medicate and particularly 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 Somerville offers a secure setting where individuals who are in this stage of the drug rehabilitation process can little by little become at ease with the process of rebuilding their life without drugs and becoming independent. While in transitional housing individuals can continue to receive individualized 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 lead a productive and happy life.