Prepping to enter a residential treatment program for SUDs can be overwhelming. Many clients are curious about what they need to bring to inpatient treatment at kathy ireland® Recovery Centers and what they should leave at home. Get the full list below.
What should I bring with me?
Insurance card/insurance prescription card
Emergency contact information
Sealed hygiene items (NO ALCOHOL CONTENT IS PERMITTED)
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body soap
Deodorant
Brush/comb
Feminine hygiene products
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Shower cap
Razors for shaving
Wristwatch (No internet, photographic/recording capability permitted)
Writing journal/notebook
Bible or other religious text (if preferred)
AA Book (if you own one)
Clothing items (no more than 8 outfits for residential & 4 outfits for detox)
Slacks
Jeans (no holes or sagging)
Dresses (no higher than 4″ above the knee)
T-shirts (no logos)
Sweatshirt or light jacket, in winter consider bringing layers as it can get quite cold
Workout attire
Socks
Undergarments
Shoes
Tennis shoes or boots/closed-toed shoes
Reading glasses, if needed
Pre-rolled cigarettes in unopened packs (35-day supply)
Driving your personal vehicle to the faciilty is a last resort. If there is no other option, the vehicle may stay at the facility for no longer than 72 hours. A relative or friend must be contacted within that timeframe to pick up the vehicle. If you drive your car to the facility, keys must be turned into and always kept by staff.
What should I leave at home?
Cell phones
Laptops
Cameras
Portable MP3 players
Personal electronics of any kind with internet, photographic, and/or audio recording capabilities
Pets/Animals of any kind, unless the animal is a service animal – emotional support animals are not considered a service animal and are not permitted
Food
Cash
Credit/Debit cards
Unsealed hygiene items, cigarettes, e-juice
Pornography
Alcohol, marijuana, or any other illegal substances
Medications
Medications must be in prescription containers and have a current medical order. All medications, even if prescribed and in the proper container, must be approved by the Medical Director to be allowed.
All controlled substances will be destroyed in accordance with kathy ireland® Recovery Centers – Williamson policies
Any medications prescribed and discontinued during your stay will not be returned and will be disposed of in accordance with kathy ireland® Recovery Centers – Williamson policies
Upon discharge, your physician will determine the medications you will be discharged with. It is your responsibility to pick up medications approved by your physician, if any, prior to your departure; medication not picked up within 3 days will be destroyed; no medications will be mailed after your departure
Mouthwash/cologne/perfume/hand sanitizer
Expensive personal items such as jewelry, clothing, shoes, etc.
Clothing items with logos that are gang or drug related, shorts, tank tops, halter-tops, backless or low-cut clothing, no tight clothing of any kind
Open-toed shoes of any kind (Shoes must always cover the entire foot)
Hats or bandanas
Multiple suitcases/containers of belongings. The facility has very limited storage capacity. Please limit your belongings to only what is necessary.
Weapons or sharp objects of any kind
**Above listed items brought to the facility will be inventoried and stored or disposed of in accordance with kathy ireland® Recovery Centers – Williamson policies for the duration of the patient’s stay and returned upon discharge**
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The dedicated intake specialists at kathy ireland® Recovery Centers will answer any questions you have. Call us today at (603) 619-1132.
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