What to Bring

What to Bring
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Approved/ Recommended Prohibited
  • Everyday Clothes
  • Appropriate swimwear (Women: one-piece swimsuit, must cover midsection. Men: no Speedos)
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen and/or sunhats
  • Approved prescription drugs- prescribed medications must be in appropriately labeled bottles (your name, medication name, dosage, frequency). Fill any prescriptions prior to admission. Over the counter medications must be approved by a physician and will be dispensed and maintained by appropriate staff.
  • iPods are NOT allowed
  • Spending money – money is locked in the office safe and amounts allocated according to treatment team approval.
  • Alarm clock

Essential Items

  • A $250 non-refundable prescription fee is required for medication upon intake. All major credit cards are accepted. Cash and/or check also accepted.
  • Picture indentification card.
  • Insurance card (if Applicable)
  • Name of Insurance Subscriber, Subscriber Contact Information, Subscriber SSN# and Subscriber Date Of Birth (If Applicable)
  • Pharmacy benefit card/RX card (if Applicable)
  • “Short” shorts or skirts, tops that expose the midriff in any position, tops with straps, revealing clothing, clothing with alcohol, derogatory, sexual or drug logos, clothing that promotes gang themes.
  • All narcotics, sedatives, muscle relaxants, etc.
  • Weapons/pocket knives
  • Aerosol cans
  • Perfumes or toiletries containing alcohol (i.e. nail polish remover, mouthwash, hand sanitizers, etc.)
  • Vitamins, health food supplements, or body-building/dietary supplements (i.e. Creatine, etc.)
  • Automobiles
  • Pagers, computers, boom boxes, DVD’s, PDA’s, Walkmans, video games, cameras, televisions.
  • All food and beverages
The Michael’s House Treatment Team reserves the right to prohibit, on an individual basis, items that have a strong potential of interfering with recovery. All personal items will be subject to search by agency staff at admission, randomly, and following passes from therapeutic off-campus outings.

If you have questions about admissions please call our call center 24 hours a day 1-877-345-8494 .

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