How "sick" are the people in supported housing?
It varies massively. When I lived in supported housing there were people there who were heavly psychotic but the were also people there who were quite well.
How often do you see the social worker?
I had to see mine at least every 2 weeks for a 1-1 and attend a house meeting every week to keep my place and show that I was engaging.
Were you allowed pets?
doubt it but you can always ask.
Chances of having to share a place with a heroin addict or alcoholic?
There is a high chance of this as many people have MH issues due to drink and drugs but just because they have those problems it dose not mean they are gonna be bad to live with.
Do most people share a house or have there own flats?
It can be either. I shared a house with people but I have friends in supported housing who have their own flat.
Did you wait long to get into the housing?
No I was in hospital at the time and homeless so was seen as high priority. If your not in hospital or homeless the waiting list can be quite long.
did you have problems with people you had to share with if you shared?
Only with cleanliness. I hate dirty kitchens and bathrooms and the people I lived with did tidy up very well so there was often disagreements about tidying up in the weekly house meetings but generally every one was fine.
Did you find it beneficial
Yes very. I'm actually in the process of applying for supported housing again because I found it so beneficial last time.
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