Transitional housing is a very beneficial resource for individuals in York, New York who have completed a drug treatment program but still need time to completely re-acclimate to normal life and the real world. To someone who has abused drugs or alcohol to self medicate and especially for long term addicts, the world can seem like a daunting place now that he or she has to get through life without alcohol or drugs. Transitional housing in York, New York provides a safe atmosphere where individuals who are in this stage of the drug rehab process can slowly grow to be at ease with the idea of rebuilding 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 find steady employment and housing so that they have a strong shot at remaining abstinent and being to lead a productive and happy life.