Community Resources
This place can help you look for jobs, build a resume, and practice interviews.
employment center / WorkSource / vocational services?
This ADL includes brushing your teeth, showering, and wearing clean clothes.
Personal Hygiene
Name two risks of carrying large amounts of cash instead of using a bank account.
theft, loss, no tracking, harder to pay bills, no protection
This is the monthly payment you make to live in an apartment.
rent
Doing something fun or relaxing in your free time is called _____.
Leisure / Recreation
If you need help paying for food each month, you can apply for this benefit.
SNAP / food stamps / EBT?
Name two signs that ADLs might be declining and you may need extra support.
not bathing, missing meds, not eating, dirty clothes, missed appointments, isolation
Writing down what you spend and planning ahead is called making a _____.
Budget
Before renting, landlords may ask for this extra payment in case of damages.
security deposit
If money is tight, how could you find free events or activities in your community?
library boards, community centers, Meetup, parks dept calendars, social media groups
Name two documents you often need when applying for housing or benefits.
ID, Social Security card, proof of income, discharge paperwork, insurance card, birth certificate
Making a daily schedule can help you remember medications, meals, and appointments. This skill is called-
time management / routine building
What is the difference between a “want” and a “need”? Give one example of each.
Needs = essentials like rent/food
Wants = extras like takeout/entertainment.
Name one reason someone might choose a group home instead of living alone.
medication help, structure, meals provided, safety, staff support, social connection
Name one leisure activity that builds social connection and builds healthy routines
Sports team, book club, D&D campaign, YMCA classes, AA & NA groups
If you feel unsafe or in crisis and need immediate emotional support, you can call or text this 3-digit number.
988
You keep missing morning meds because you sleep late. What is one environmental or routine change that could help?
setting alarms, moving meds bedside, pairing with breakfast, pill organizer, daily checklist
Name two warning signs you might be heading toward a financial crisis.
late bills, overdrafts, borrowing money, payday loans, skipping essentials, maxed cards
Name two responsibilities you still have even when staff are present in a group home.
hygiene, following house rules, attending appointments, respectful behavior, chores, paying rent/fees, sobriety if required
Why can too much unstructured free time increase relapse or hospitalization risk?
boredom, isolation, rumination, higher temptation for unhealthy coping
Name one community place where you might get free meals, clothing, or hygiene supplies.
food bank, shelter, church outreach, or community center
If you’re feeling depressed and have no motivation to shower or eat, what ADL strategy might help you still meet basic needs?
setting minimum goals, routine scheduling, reminders, support person prompts, behavioral activation
Name two expenses you should plan for each month.
rent, food, phone, transportation, medications, utilities
You’re feeling triggered by other residents’ behavior in your sober living home/Adult family home - What are two healthy steps you could take before deciding to leave?
talk with house manager/staff, use coping skills, attend a meeting, ask for mediation, reach out to support person
Name two healthy hobbies that don’t involve substances.
art, exercise, music, volunteering, games, crafts