What to pack:

  • Envelopes and stamps.

  • EBT card. If food benefits are active and the card is not in the resident’s possession at admission, current card will be cancelled by DSHS and a new card mailed to the facility.

  • All prescribed medications. OTC medications, vitamins, supplements require doctor’s orders.

  • Tobacco products. No vape or e-cigs.

  • Residents are not permitted to have any cash on person while in treatment. Resident’s personal money is receipted and safely stored. All residents with personal money can request tobacco items to be purchased once each week.

  • Reading materials – KEEP IT CLEAN!

  • Water soluble art supplies.

  • Musical instruments.

  • Weather appropriate clothing including sandals, boots, heavy coat. ALL fabrics will be machine washed/dried upon arrival or run through a bed bug zapper. Residents should not bring anything non-machine washable.

  • Pillow, comforter or heavy blanket are permitted but not required.

 

Do Not Bring:

  • Drugs or drug paraphernalia.

  • Weapons or tools of any kind including pocket knives and multi-tools.

  • Razors, aerosol cans or alcohol-based products, cologne or aftershave -- this includes shaving cream.

  • Chemicals of any kind.

  • E-cigs or other vaping devices.

  • Permanent markers, Sharpies, paint pens or any other non-water-soluble paints.

  • Earplugs, headphones or earbuds.

  • Radios, iPods/iPads, laptops, tablets or any other electronic devices.