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What to Pack for Treatment: A Complete Checklist
Published Jun 29, 2026 · Updated Jul 8, 2026
Knowing what to bring takes one more worry off your plate. Here's a simple checklist. We'll send a facility-specific list before you arrive, but this covers the essentials.
What to bring
- Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing for about a week (laundry is available)
- Comfortable shoes, including something for exercise
- Toiletries (alcohol-free) and any personal-care basics
- Photo ID and your insurance card
- Any current prescription medications in their original bottles
- A small amount of cash and a phone charger
- A journal, photos of loved ones, or a comfort item
What to leave at home
- Any alcohol, drugs, or paraphernalia
- Products containing alcohol (mouthwash, some perfumes)
- Weapons or anything sharp
- Expensive valuables or large amounts of cash
Don't stress the details
If you forget something, it can usually be brought later or picked up. The most important thing you can bring is a willingness to try. Call us and we'll walk you through the specifics for your program.
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This article is educational and is not medical advice or a substitute for professional care. If you or someone you love is in crisis, call the SAMHSA National Helpline (free & confidential, 24/7): 1-800-662-4357.