What to Bring and Not Bring to Inpatient Treatment
For Adolescents - What to Bring
Please mark patient's name on all clothing items with indelible ink. All clothing will be washed immediately upon arrival. Please plan accordingly.
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Favorite pillow and/or blanket (optional)
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Clothing to sleep in - needs to cover your body
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Slippers (soft-soled)
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Shower shoes/sandals
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One pair only of shoes that are suitable for both in the gym and going outside
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Toiletries - toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, brush, comb, soap, stick deodorant, electric razor, lotion
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School books and assignments
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Phone card if you live out of the area (Note: Buy the 1-800 cards, as they are the only ones that will work for our pay phones)
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Comfortable clothes for four days (up to five pairs of pants and 10 shirts). If you are bringing shorts, they must be no more than three inches above the knee.
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Envelopes and stamps, if you are planning to write letters
For Adolescents - What Not to Bring
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Razors (electric are okay)
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Any products containing alcohol, anything in a glass container or any aerosols
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Mirrors. Any makeup mirrors need to be removed.
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Perfume, cologne or aftershave
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Tobacco products or paraphernalia
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Valuables: money, wallets or purses
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Gum or food of any kind
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Bandanas or hats
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Mesh or see-through clothing
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Sagging pants (or bring a belt )
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Shirts or pants that expose the tummy
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Jewelry (with exception for piercings)
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Hair or clothing irons, blow dryers
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Radios, CDs, CD players, walkman
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Magazines or books
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Spiral notebooks, three-ring binders
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Pens, pencils or other writing utensils
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Clothes that depict drugs, alcohol, violence, tobacco or anything of a sexual nature
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Skirts, tank tops or sleeveless shirts
For Adults - What to Bring
Please mark patient's name on all clothing items with indelible ink. All clothing will be washed immediately upon arrival. Please plan accordingly.
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Alarm clock
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Favorite pillow and/or blanket
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Hair dryer and/or curling iron (brush type only)
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Personal toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, comb, lip balm, your own soap if you have allergies, electric razor)
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Robe and slippers
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Stick deodorant
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Comfortable clothes for recreational activities
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Rain gear and warm clothing for walks
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Tennis shoes
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Addresses and phone numbers for family members, significant others, legal representatives, as well as any health care providers the patient may have seen (medical file number, if available)
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Writing materials (pen, pencil, stationery, stamps, notebook)
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A.A. and/or N.A. books (if you have them)
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Quarters and dimes for the pay phone and vending machine
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Phone card
- Medications you are currently taking
For Adults - What Not to Bring to Treatment
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Razors (only electric razors may be used)
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Cell phones
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T-shirts with slogans or pictures depicting drugs/alcohol/violence
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Cigars, pipes, cigarettes or tobacco products of any kind
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Lots of books and/or business work
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Nicotine patches or gum (we will provide those for you)
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Matches or lighters
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Electronic games or music players
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