Housing & Stability
What is a sober living house?
A structured, substance-free home that supports recovery and accountability.
What is a resume?
A document that lists your work history, skills, and experience.
What is a sponsor?
Someone in recovery who helps guide you through the steps and supports sobriety.
What does a case manager help with?
Resources, planning, referrals, advocacy, and problem-solving.
What would you do if you lost your ID?
Apply for a replacement.
What is one requirement most sober livings have before move-in?
A move-in fee, weekly rent, sobriety time, employment or job search, and willingness to follow house rules.
What is one place to apply for jobs online?
Indeed, company websites, job boards, or workforce centers.
What is a home group?
A regular recovery meeting you attend consistently and feel connected to.
What is a Release of Information (ROI)?
A form that gives permission to share information with specific people or agencies.
What should you do if you miss a job interview?
Call or email, apologize, reschedule if possible, and learn from it.
What is a common reason someone may be denied housing?
Lack of funding, poor interview, no income plan, active substance use, or not meeting house requirements.
What information do you need before applying for a job?
ID, work history, references, contact info, and availability.
What is one way to handle cravings?
Call someone, go to a meeting, distract yourself, pray/meditate, or use coping skills.
What is an example of advocacy?
Making calls, sending emails, speaking up, or helping remove barriers.
**DAILY DOUBLE**
What would you do if funding for housing was denied?
Ask about other options, adjust the plan, apply elsewhere, or create a backup.
What is a backup plan if sober living funding falls through?
Staying with family, emergency shelter, extended treatment, temporary housing, or continuing to search for funding.
What is a reasonable first job goal after treatment?
Any stable, legal job that provides income — not a “dream job” right away.
What should you do if you miss a meeting?
Go to the next one, talk to your sponsor, and don’t give up.
What is the difference between a referral and linkage?
A referral gives information; linkage helps you actually connect and follow through.
What steps would you take if you needed glasses or medication?
Talk to your case manager, provider, or insurance and gather prescriptions.
What steps should someone take before discharge to secure housing?
Apply early, attend interviews, save money, ask for help, gather documents, and have a backup plan.
What can you do if you don’t have work clothes or transportation?
Ask your case manager, use community resources, bus passes, rides, clothing closets, or donated items.
What are three supports you can use when struggling?
Sponsor, meetings, case manager, counselor, peers, family, or coping tools.
Why is following up important in case management?
Because things fall through, change, or take time — follow-up keeps things moving.
How would you create a realistic plan if everything didn’t go as expected after discharge?
Stay flexible, ask for help, use supports, adjust goals, and keep moving forward instead of giving up.