While you are allowed to bring lots of items in order to make your stay more comfortable and convenient, lines are drawed at certain items, some of which you may already know. Here is a list of things that you should not bring in a treatment centers.
Anything containing alcohol: You may think this is a no brainer, but some people don’t realize certain mouthwashes, nail polish removers, and other toiletries contain alcohol. Individuals who are addicted to alcohol might try to obtain these items, so we will confiscate any items containing alcohol that are brought to the facility.
Offensive clothing, reading material, etc: Please do not bring anything containing curse words, violent images, gang symbols, or pornography to the facility. Many people here are suffering from comorbid disorders that could be triggered by these items. Additionally, it’s important for us to offer an environment that feels safe and secure for everyone.
Items of great personal or monetary value: In order to keep important items from going missing, please leave them at home. This includes expensive items like jewelry or irreplaceable items like handmade quilts.
Excessive amounts of money: For the same reasons as those listed above, please do not bring large amounts of cash to our facility. It’s a good idea, though, to bring a debit or credit card so that you have access to funds and some money with which to buy snacks and other items.
Bedding, like pillows or blankets: We offer these items here at the facility, and bringing your own bedding can make it difficult for our housekeeping department, not to mention that something might potentially get lost in the wash.
Weapons of any kind: Bringing weapons of any kind to the facility will cause immediate problems. Please leave everything that could at all be used or construed as a weapon at home.