Housing and Home
One thing you can do when moving into a new living space.
Check for safety(smoke detectors, locks, exits)
What’s a budget?
A plan for how you spend your money.
How often should you take your medication (if prescribed)?
As directed—usually daily.
Name one coping skill you’ve used in the past.
Answers vary: deep breathing, music, walking, calling someone.
Who is one person you can call for help?
Answers vary: peer, staff, sponsor, family, hotline.
Name one thing a landlord is responsible for.
Repairs, pest control, structural safety, heat.
Name something you can do to save money on food.
Use coupons, shop sales, meal prep, buy store brands.
Name one chore that helps keep your space healthy.
Taking out trash, wiping surfaces, doing laundry.
What is a WRAP plan used for?
To plan how to stay well and what to do if things get worse.
What’s the difference between a friend and a case manager?
Friend = social/emotional support; Case manager = professional help with goals/resources.
If your neighbor is being loud every night, what’s a safe first step?
Talk to them politely or write a note.
What’s SNAP?
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps).
What should you do if you run out of clean clothes and don’t have quarters?
Ask staff, peer, or case manager; try a laundry voucher.
You’re feeling symptoms returning. What’s a good first step?
Tell someone, check WRAP plan, use coping skills.
You feel isolated after discharge. What’s one thing you could try?
Go to a drop-in center, peer group, or support meeting.
What paperwork do you need when applying for housing?
ID, income info, references, rental history.
You spent too much this week and rent is due. What should you do?
Call landlord, get help from case manager, look for emergency aid.
What’s one way to keep your kitchen safe?
Turn off stove, clean spills, store food properly.
What is self-care?
Taking care of your body, mind, and emotions.
What’s one red flag that someone might not be a healthy support?
They use drugs, manipulate, discourage recovery.
You’re offered housing in a neighborhood you’re not familiar with. What steps can you take to make sure it’s a good fit for you?
Visit the area during the day and evening, check public transportation, talk to people who live there, look up crime rates, ask your support team for input.
You receive your monthly check, but you’re behind on rent and also need groceries and meds. How do you prioritize and get help if needed?
Make a list of urgent needs (e.g., rent first), call landlord to explain, ask case manager for resources, apply for food pantry/SNAP, look into community help for medication.
You’re living on your own for the first time and struggling to keep up with meals, hygiene, and cleaning. What tools or strategies can help you stay on track?
Create a daily routine, set reminders on your phone, use checklists or calendars, ask for a chore chart, work with a peer or support person to build habits gradually.
You’ve been doing well for weeks, but suddenly you feel like giving up and isolating again. What are 3 steps you can take to protect your recovery?
Reach out to someone safe (peer, staff, support line),
Look at your WRAP or safety plan,
Do one small positive action (eat, take a walk, journal) to shift momentum.
You’re discharged but your support system is limited. How can you build or rebuild a support network in your new community?
Visit drop-in centers, join recovery or peer groups, attend community events, ask your team for referrals, build relationships slowly and with healthy boundaries.