important

items to bring

important

items to bring

ITEMS TO BRING

  • Identifying information – this includes a driver’s licenses or other form of identification
  • Health information and medications – make sure you pack all of your prescribed medications (in original bottles with prescription label(s) still attached), in addition to your health insurance card.
  • Contact lenses and/or glasses (if applicable)
  • Important contact information with phone numbers and addresses 
  • Comfortable clothing – the Residential Facility tends to be relaxed, casual atmospheres focused on healing the body and the mind.  Make sure you pack clothing that matches this – exercise clothes/gym shoes, jeans, and casual tops promote comfort, relaxation, mobility, and shifts the focus away from appearance.  
  • The essential toiletries – clients entering the Residential Facility should bring their own person hygiene items.  Pack toiletries such as hair care supplies (shampoo and conditioner, a brush, and hair ties and/or hair clips)
  • Adequate outerwear – you should pack a jacket, coat, sweater, sweatshirt, etc. depending on the season and the climate
  • Pajamas/slippers/robe
  • Bathing suit
  • Stamps (for mailing letters)
  • Photos – of family and/or friends
  • Notebook or journal  
  • Books and magazines 

DO NOT BRING

  • Weapons – any objects that could be viewed as dangerous will not be allowed in the Residential Facility.
  • Any alcohol, illegal drugs or prescription drugs not prescribed to you
  • Valuables –  The Residential Facility will not be held responsible for any stolen or misplaced items.