Transitional housing is a very useful resource for recovering individuals in Utica who have completed a drug or alcohol rehab program but still need time to fully re-acclimate to normal 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 feel like a formidable place now that one has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in Utica offers a safe atmosphere where individuals who are in this phase of the drug rehab experience can little by little grow to be at ease with the process of restoring their life without drugs and on their own. 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 successful and happy life.