What To Bring

Items You Should Bring:

• Casual and comfortable clothing (no more than one to two suitcases). Laundry facilities, including supplies, are available for use.
• Insurance card and identification (driver’s license or state-issued ID).
• If you smoke cigarettes, please bring your own (a carton, etc.)
• Reading materials
• Any electrical items, such as hair dryers, curling irons or electric shavers will be checked for safety.

What to Leave at Home:

Upon admission, a search of belongings is done to protect our patients from drugs or contraband entering the facility. Please do not bring the following:

• Non-prescription medications (i.e., Advil, Tylenol etc.), vitamins, herbs or nutritional supplements.
• Excessive or expensive jewellery.
• Exercise equipment, craft materials, or irons.
• Shoe polish, soap, detergent or bleach.
• Glass items.
• Straight razors, razor blades, pocket knives, knitting needles, crochet hooks, or metal hairpieces.
• Aerosol products, including deodorant and hairspray.
• Products containing alcohol (i.e., mouthwash, aftershave, facial toner, perfume, perfumed lotions, etc.)
• Illegal substances or mood-altering drugs.
• Firearms and/or supplies.