This is the first of a series of articles on transitional living. It is important to understand that there are many definitions for “transitional living, or sober living, so as to provide an overview, and some introductory guidelines”. These guidelines come from the National Association of Realtors and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In short transitional living encompasses: housing that have been in a certain residence for less than one year, and that has been kept in the same location for at least a year. The living standards used by the HUD and National Association of Realtors have been adopted as a guideline because they consider it a more affordable option than standard rental or market-rate housing. If you are in the process of finding transitional living, I want you to be as informed as possible. That means you should gain knowledge and information about your new community. One good place to start would be your local housing counselor. They will be able to help you with your goals and objectives for transitioning to your new community. You should also consider speaking to someone from your state’s Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), since they may also be able to give you relevant information and guidance. The other good source of information about sober living in Manchester, Connecticut is the internet. There are many websites and organizations that provide information and resources to help you transition into your new community. Manchester is a very diverse and vibrant city with lots of opportunities to work and live in any number of ways. Use these resources to get the information you need to make your transition as smooth and easy as possible.