Residential Treatment

WHAT TO BRING into Residential Treatment

two adults drinking coffeeWhat to Wear

  • Dress like you would be going to school. You are in a school of Recovery. Dress comfortable, but appropriate.
  • Work out attire.
  • Clothing for the season
  • Flat-soled or tennis shoes are recommended
  • Sunglasses, hats and jacket for outdoor activities
  • No facial piercings except earrings.
  • Jewelry allowed, but do not recommend bringing valuables
  • Undergarments
  • Bathrobe, slippers and pajamas

adult reading a bookWhat to Bring

  • Money for monthly bus pass and on-going personal items and toiletries. Reloadable Fry’s Grocery cards are best for personal items, cigarettes, and extra food items.
  • Calling card for long-distance phone calls
  • Shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste& toothbrush, shaving razors, feminine hygiene products
  • Curling/Flat Iron, hair dryer
  • Bring AA Big Book, NA Book, or other recovery focused material
  • Pens, pencils and paper/notebooks as you will need these for groups
  • Medication Scripts – we fill medications on site. Any new medications must be filled from our pharmacy. Other medications from home, such as vitamins, can be brought in. You are encouraged to bring ibuprofen and cold/flu medicine “just in case you need it”.

Optional Items

  • Towels and wash cloths
  • Postage stamps and envelopes
  • Personal snack or food – Junk food and sugary drinks are allowed in moderation
  • Any hobbies, such as knitting, artwork, reading material, yoga mat, crafts
  • Ipod, MP3 player, and/or alarm clock
  • Cell phone and/or laptop to use after 1st 30 days
  • Favorite Pillow
  • Pictures of family and loved ones
  • Cigarettes and lighters

Non-Approved Items

  • No items that contain alcohol in the first 3 ingredients are allowed. Do determine what products are alcohol free – Google Alcohol Free products at Walmart. You will get a great list of products that you can shop for easily.
  • No clothing that depicts alcohol/drugs
  • Short-shorts
  • Shirts that show mid area or cleavage