A list of phone numbers for family, friends, healthcare professionals, sponsors etc.
All medications you are currently taking in the labeled bottle from the pharmacy (no samples)
Small amount of cash ($20-30) (This will be kept in a safe until needed.)
All insurance cards – including medical, prescription, and dental cards (The cost of medications is not included in the program. These will be kept in a safe until needed.)
Credit/debit cards (These will be kept in a safe until needed.)
Stamps and envelopes
Pictures of loved ones
Jewelry you wear everyday, such as a wedding ring or watch. (Please leave any expensive jewelry at home.)
A week’s worth of clothing. (Make sure it is comfortable and appropriate.)
Seasonal clothing such as warm coat or jacket, hat, shorts (knee length), sunglasses
Workout clothes for exercise/outdoor activities
Bathing suit that’s not too revealing. (Bring a one piece to be on the safe side.)
Shoes: tennis shoes, sandals, and everyday comfortable shoes.
Socks/undergarments
Pajamas/slippers
Toiletries not containing alcohol
Sunscreen
A few books. (Reading and entertainment materials will be provided, but if you have a few you’d like to read in your downtime, then bring them.)
Thirty days’ worth of cigarettes if desired
Illegal substances, alcohol, and weapons. (Any of these items will be disposed of upon arrival, obviously.)
Sharp objects such as scissors, razors, nail clippers etc. (These will be kept by the clinical staff until you would like to “check them out” to use.)
Medications, prescribed or unprescribed (The facility will keep these locked up or dispose of them upon arrival. Your on-site psychiatrist will prescribe you any medications that they deem appropriate, and staff will distribute them to you throughout the day.)
Unapproved or previously opened over-the-counter medications
Any toiletry items that contain alcohol, such as: mouthwash, perfumes, some hair styling product
Candles/incense
Revealing clothing or clothing related to drug or alcohol use
Electronics (Any electronics will be locked away.)
Aerosols
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