Last week, I saw my case manager and she was talking with me a little bit about her recommendation for me to move into a Community Residence / Group Home Setting. Quite frankly, I don't know much about CR / GH situations. Is there anybody that does that could describe a little about what it's like? She and I are suppose to meet with mom about this and I want to be prepared with some knowledge from other people who either been in a Community Residence / Group Home, or have some knowledge about them. I understand that I will only get limited information because of confidentiality but please let me know what you can express to me. I thank you all in advance. You're responses are most helpful me.

Here are some questions I have if you can answer them:

1. Is it possible to move/level up from the Group Home?

2. My uncle told me that I might end up with possible roommates such as people who were past drug users or people with a criminal history. Is that true?

3. I saw my case manager Thursday and she told me that there is one, one town from where I live now which is a young adult group home, but she said it's hard to get into. Should I be concerned about that?

4. How many people are there usually in a group home?

5. Will I have my own room?

6. What are the benefits / risks of going to a CR / Group Home?

Thanks again,
Andy...