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What to bring - What not to bring

What to bring to treatment

  • Your own pillow, bedspread, or comforter for comfort.  

  • Casual clothing including a sweater, jacket, and pajamas.

  • During the colder seasons, bring a coat, jacket, stocking cap, gloves, warm socks, sweatshirts, long johns, or warm boots.

  • Comfortable walking or athletic shoes for exercise.

  • 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.

  • Fill all prescriptions before coming to treatment.

  • Bring all current medications (all prescriptions MUST have the full pharmacy label intact).  All over the counter medications must be UNOPENED! No samples of prescriptions are allowed. All vitamins and supplements must be new and sealed.

  • Personal insurance, ID, and contact information: this may include a telephone number 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.  Not all personal care items will be allowed due to the potential for being used as an addictive substance. For instance, mouthwash may not be permitted because of its high alcohol content.

  • Co-payments for prescription medications - cash or credit card.

  • Alarm clock.

  • Unopened Cigarettes.  No American Spirits.  

  • Chew tobacco pouches.  

  • Nicotine patches or lozenges (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, Vapes, or Electronic Cigarettes

  • Herbal Supplements (Unless Medically Approved)

  • Essential Oils

  • All Money Must be Locked in the Safe

  • Sample Medications

  • Pornographic Materials

  • Sensual Adult Novelty Products

  • All Weapons

  • Electronic Equipment

  • Laptops and Other Internet-Capable Devices

  • Cell Phones

  • Smart Watches

  • Musical Device with Recorder

  • Food or Drink of any Kind

  • Bleach, Ammonia, or Other Cleaning Supplies

  • Aerosol Sprays

  • Mouthwash Containing Alcohol

  • Any Personal Care Products Containing Alcohol

  • Perfume or Cologne

  • Bandanas

  • Excessive: Makeup, Clothing, and Jewelry

  • Stuffed Animals

  • Valuable Jewelry or Other Valuables

Valuables can be locked up, but it is best if you leave valuables, such as credit cards or jewelry at home.

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.