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What to bring to inpatient treatment

During your time in our inpatient treatment program, you can expect to stay in a clean, comfortable, and well-maintained facility. Our staff is always available to address any questions or concerns you may have. While our facilities are private, quiet, and comfortable, we encourage you to bring certain items to make your stay more enjoyable. Below is a list of permitted and prohibited items.

What Should I Bring to Inpatient Treatment?

  • Personal Identification Card (e.g. Drivers License, Passport, etc.) Insurance Card/Insurance Prescription Card
  • Emergency Contact Information
  • Unsealed Hygiene Items (NO ALCOHOL CONTENT IS PERMITTED, only 20oz. or less) Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Soap, Deodorant, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Shower Cap, Brush/Comb, Feminine Hygiene Products
  • Make-Up (1 Foundation, 1 mascara, 1 Chapstick (not lipstick), 1 eyeliner)
  • Wristwatch (No Internet, Photographic/recording capability Permitted)
  • Writing Journal/Notebook/Books (Treatment Appropriate)
  • Clothing Items (2 sets of pajamas, 8 outfits appropriate for residential, 4 outfits appropriate for detox.
  • Outfits can include:
    Slacks
    Jeans (no holes or sagging)
    T-shirts (no logo)
    Sweatshirt /Light Jacket (In Winter Bring Layers As It Can Get Very Cold)
    Workout attire (working on partnering with gyms and trainers)
    Socks
    Undergarments
    Shoes (Only 2pr)
    Hat (Stocking Hat Only In Cold Weather, No Baseball Caps)
    5 Pictures (Family, Friends, Pet)
  • Pillows (Only 2)
  • Small Desk Fan
  • Blow Dryer
  • Cigarettes In Unopened Packs (35 Day Supply), Tobacco Pouches In Unopened Cans/Pouches (35 Day Supply), Electronic Cigarettes & Disposable Vapes (35 Day Supply)
  • Medications-Medications Must Be IN Original Prescription Container & Current Medical Order. All Medications If Prescribed Must Be In Proper Container. Must Be Approved By Nursing.

Personal Vehicles

Driving your personal vehicle to the facility is a last resort. If there is no other option, the vehicle may stay at the facility for no longer than 72 hours. A relative or friend must be contacted within that timeframe to pick up the vehicle. If you drive your car to the facility, keys must be turned in and always kept by staff.

Medication Guidelines

  • Medications must be in prescription containers with a current medical order.
  • All medications must be approved by the Medical Director.
  • Controlled substances will be destroyed according to TNRC policies.
  • Medications prescribed and discontinued during your stay will be disposed of according to TNRC policies.
  • Upon discharge, your physician will determine the medications you will take with you. Medications not picked up within 3 days will be destroyed; no medications will be mailed after your departure.

What Should I Leave at Home?

  • Cell Phones/Laptops/Cameras/Portable MP3 Players
  • Personal Electronics Of Any Kind With Internet, Photographic, and/or Audio Recording Capabilities
  • Pets/Animals Of Any Kind
    Only Trained Service Animals/Emotional Support Animals Are Not Considered Service Animals
  • Food
  • Cash/Credit/Debit Cards
  • Unsealed Hygiene Items, Cigarettes, E-Juice, Vapes Not In Original Sealed Box/Container
  • Pornography
  • Alcohol, Marijuana, or Any Other Illegal Substance
  • Loose chewing tobacco
  • Mouthwash/Cologne/Perfume/Hand Sanitizer
  • Expensive Personal Items: Jewelry, Clothing, Shoes, Etc
  • Hair Straighteners, Curling Irons, Etc
  • Clothing With Logos/Gang Or Drug Related/No Bandanas/Shorts, Tank Tops, Halter Tops, Backless Or Low-Cut Clothing, No Tight Clothing Of Any Kind, Midriff baring tops, Sheer/Revealing Clothing, Off The Shoulder Tops
  • Multiple Suitcases/Containers Of Belongings. Bring Only Necessary Items
  • No Weapons Or Sharp Objects Of Any Kind (Nail Files, Nail Clippers, Etc.)
Please note that prohibited items brought to the facility will be inventoried and either stored or disposed of according to TNRC policies for the duration of your stay and returned upon discharge.