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What to bring - What not to bring
What to bring to treatment
Your own pillow, bedspread, or comforter for comfort. Clothing: Casual clothing including a sweater, jacket, pajamas, walking shoes or athletic shoes for exercise. During the colder season, bring a coat, jacket, stocking cap, gloves, warm socks, sweatshirts, long johns or warm boots. Clothing must not have addiction related or suggestive images or graphics. See clothing restrictions below.
Long-distance calling cards.
The laundry facility is available at no charge. Soap and fabric softener is available. If sensitive to soaps, you may bring your own. Bleach and ammonia products are not allowed.
Prescriptions: Fill all prescriptions before coming to treatment. Gabapentin, Suboxone and/or Buprenorphine are the only accepted prescribed controlled substances that can be brought to treatment. Any other prescribed controlled substance that is brought to treatment must be sent home with your family, friend or destroyed. Contact your provider or pharmacy if you are unsure if your prescription is a controlled substance. All over-the-counter medications must be UNOPENED! No samples of prescriptions are allowed. All vitamins and supplements must be new and sealed in the original packaging. Bring cash or a credit card to use for any co-payment required for prescription medications and refills.
Please bring personal insurance cards and information, identification, contact information of whom to contact in an emergency, the telephone number of your primary care provider and the telephone number of your attorney.
Personal grooming items: Electric or disposable razors and shaving cream are allowed. Any personal care item with alcohol listed in the top 3 ingredients will not be allowed due to the potential for it being used as an addictive substance. For instance, mouthwash may not be permitted because of its alcohol content.
Alarm clock.
Nicotine: Chew tobacco pouches must be 3 milligrams or less. No loose chewing tobacco. Unopened cigarettes only; open packs of cigarettes will not be accepted. No Vapes, vape-related products, electronic cigarettes, or American Spirits. Nicotine patches or lozenges are acceptable, but no gum.
The Walker Center is unable to cash checks. Bring enough money to pay for any medications that may be needed. Money may be added on your account for miscellaneous purchases such as Walker Center merchandise or incidentals.
What not to bring to treatment
Alcohol, Drugs, or Other Addictive Substances
Addictive Related Paraphernalia
No Loose Chew Tobacco
Rolled Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarillos, Pipes, or Electronic Cigarettes
Vapes, vape oil, or vape related products
Herbal Supplements (Unless Medically Approved)
Essential Oils
Sample Medications
Pornographic Materials
Sensual Adult Novelty Products
Electronic Equipment including musical devices, smart watches, laptops or tablets
Food or Drink of any Kind
Bleach, Ammonia, or Other Cleaning Supplies
Aerosol Sprays
Any Personal Care Products with alcohol listed in the top 3 ingredients including mouthwash containing alcohol
Perfume or Cologne
Bandanas
Excessive: Makeup, Clothing, and Jewelry
Stuffed Animals
Valuable Jewelry or Other Valuables
Any weapons including pocket knives and Leatherman tools
Counselor Approval Required
Books or Magazines
Cards and Games
Gel Pens and Coloring Books
Permanent Markers
The above items must be approved by the client’s counselor. Until approval is received these items will be stored in the client’s luggage.
Clothing restrictions
No tank tops with straps under 3 inches or large arm holes.
No halter tops or shirts that show the midriff.
When holding up your arms, skin, underarms, or undergarments should not show.
No short shorts. Shorts must be 2 inches above the knees.
No clothing or hats with inappropriate wording or pictures.
No clothing that references drugs, alcohol, bars, or gambling.
No clothing that references weapons or displays bloody graphics.
