Residential Treatment Packing List
What to Bring to Residential Treatment
Preparing to leave for residential treatment can be hectic and overwhelming for everyone involved. It’s our goal to make residential addiction and mental health treatment at Momentum Recovery, safe, welcoming, and comfortable for all residents. With that in mind, we suggest that clients bring the following items:
Addiction & Mental Health Treatment Needs
Photo ID
Insurance cards (medical, dental, prescription, vision)
All prescribed medications in the labeled bottles from your pharmacy
Any medical devices used regularly, such as a CPAP, hearing aid, etc.
Clothing for Treatment
Long- and short-sleeved tops
Sweaters, sweatshirts, or jackets for layering
Sweatpants or stretch pants
Jeans
Undergarments
Socks
Comfortable shoes
Athletic shoes
Workout clothes
Sunglasses
Baseball hat
Pajamas
Slippers
Seasonal clothing (i.e., shorts, tank tops, bathing suits, or winter coats)
For Your Room During Addiction Treatment & Mental Health Care
Pictures of loved ones
A few books (Reading and educational materials will be provided, but you may want to read during your down-time.)
A journal
A favorite blanket
Other Addiction Treatment & mental Health Resources
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Toiletries (Shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant)
Stamps and envelopes to send mail while in treatment
A list of important phone numbers
Glasses or contact lenses
What Not to Take to Treatment
We ask for your help in keeping our community safe by observing this list and leaving the following items at home:
Revealing clothing
Clothing or any items with drug references, alcohol references, political statements or profanity
Food & beverages (We’ll provide plenty!)
Drugs, alcohol, or weapons (Obviously!)
Expensive jewelry or watches
Irreplaceable mementos of great personal significance
Sharp objects (scissors, razors, nail clippers)
Pornography
Pets
Toiletry items containing alcohol (perfumes, mouthwash, cologne)
Marijuana or CBD, even if it’s legal in your state