What To Bring To Rehab

What You’ll Need On Your Road To Recovery

Our goal is to make you feel comfortable and secure during your stay. Your well-being is our priority. Use this simple packing guide to prepare.

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Your Packing List

We’ve compiled this list with your long-term recovery in mind. If you have any questions, just reach out to our Admissions Care Team.

Note: These lists are specific to our Residential-Inpatient treatment programs. For detailed lists for other levels of care – Detox, Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient, General Outpatient, or Office-Based Opioid Treatment – please contact the staff at your location.

Your Packing List

We’ve compiled this list with your long-term recovery in mind. If you have any questions, just reach out to our Admissions Care Team.

Clothing (Pack for 1 Week)
- Comfortable, season-appropriate clothing (pajamas, sweatpants, jeans, comfy shoes, t-shirts, sweatshirts, jacket)
- Swimsuits (for summer, depending on location)
- Socks, belts, and undergarments
- On-site laundry available at certain locations (detergent provided)
Toiletries & Personal Care
- Non-aerosol toiletries, including washcloth and body wash
- Tampons (location-specific based on septic system)
- Must not contain alcohol in the first three ingredients (does not have to be new/unopened)
- Any current medications in original prescription bottles
- Non-prescription medications (e.g., vitamins) in unopened packages
- Reading material (notebook and pen, recovery-related reading material, spiritual reading material, coloring book/crosswords)
Other Personal Items
- Photo ID (preferred but not required)
- Insurance Card
- Valid credit card (for payment plans, prescriptions, etc.)
- Prescription Card (if applicable)
- Money order of $250 recommended, prepaid Visa, or valid credit card for prescription co-pays (our pharmacies do not accept American Express)
Optional Items
- Up to 2 cartons of unopened packs of cigarettes
- Unopened cans of chewing tobacco
- Recovery-related reading material
- Spiritual reading material
- Legal documents
- Stationery/stamps
Please Leave These at Home
- Clothing
  - Items with inappropriate logos, slogans, or images (e.g., alcohol brand insignia, marijuana leaves, hate speech)
  - Pants with holes above mid-thigh
  - Immodest attire (spaghetti straps, strapless tops, “muscle shirts,” low-cut tops, spandex/tight fitting tights)
- Jewelry or high-value items
- Toiletries
  - Cologne, mouthwash, laundry detergent, nail polish, aerosol cans/products, hair dye, cleaning products
  - Aerosol cans/products including hairspray, spray deodorant, etc.
  - Hair dye or chemical treatments
- Illicit Materials
  - Drugs, alcohol, weapons, pocket knives, bottle openers
  - Sharp objects including nail trimmers, scissors, files
  - Pornographic or sexually explicit objects/materials, sexual toys/accessories
- Food, drinks, gum, candy
- Electronics
  - Cameras, laptops, tablets, headphones, smartwatches, video games, cell phones, flash drives
  - Cell phones (if brought, will be held in our lockers)
- Certain Nicotine Products
  - Electronic cigarettes/vapes, cigars, powdered nicotine, lighters
  - Nicotine lozenges/gum (smoking cessation products must be prescribed and given to the Medical Team)
- Household items
  - Candles, incense, wax warmers, fans, sporting equipment
  - Cleaning products (laundry soap for medical reasons is allowed, medical must approve in writing and it must be unopened)
- Cash, debit, or credit cards (small amounts of cash can be placed on a Patient Balance Sheet – patients do not keep this in their possession)
- Linens (we provide bedding, pillows, towels – do not bring your own)
Any questionable items will be reviewed at admission, and a decision will be made by the Executive Director, Clinical Director, or Residential Manager.
Special Note
- We provide laundry services on-site, but we recommend limiting clothing to one week’s worth
- Bring only one piece of luggage
- No need to bring linens, blankets, pillows, or other bedding items
We’re here to help you every step of the way. If you have any questions, just give us a call!

Many of us have been through treatment and are active in recovery ourselves. With the right combination of treatment and support, you can live a healthy, fulfilling life free from addiction.

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Pinnacle Treatment Centers are accredited by CARF or Joint Commission, delivering positive outcomes for patients, families, and communities. Our credentialed team provides comprehensive care, including detox, residential and outpatient services, and transitional living programs. We treat the whole person—physically, emotionally, spiritually, and psychologically.