What To Bring to Our Greensboro Treatment Center

Here’s a packing list to help you prepare for your time with us:

• Photo ID, health insurance card, prescription card if you have one, FMLA or disability documentation
• Cell phone (to access as permitted or needed for contacts or other information)
• Comfortable, casual clothing (jeans, slacks, sport shirts, shorts, skirts, dresses, sweatpants/suits, tennis shoes, sandals, light-weight jacket, heavier coat in winter)
• Hairdryers, curling or straightening iron
• New and unopened toiletry items (shampoo, conditioner, lotion, deodorant, shaving cream, soap, cosmetics, personal hygiene items – but no flushable wipes)
• ALL items must fit into one suitcase. Additional bags regardless of size, are NOT permitted
• Cigarettes are permitted. Please note that Vapes are NOT permitted
• You may bring one religious text to support your drug and alcohol recovery
• Blank journals
• Credit/Debit Card for emergencies

What NOT to bring

• Do not overpack. Do not bring more than one suitcase. Any additional luggage items may be returned to the family member accompanying you or shipped back home at your expense
• Do not bring valuables such as: large sums of money, expensive jewelry, laptops, or other electronic equipment
• Do not bring clothing that depicts tobacco products, drugs, alcohol, sex, or other inappropriate language or slang
• Do not bring tank/halter tops, bike shorts, torn clothing, running shorts, or swimsuits
• Do not bring linens, towels, blankets, or pillows
• Do not bring over-the-counter medications
• Do not bring dietary supplements including vitamin water, protein powders, energy bars, creams or ointments
• Do not bring vapes, vape juice, e juice, or e liquid
• Do not bring snacks
• Do not bring drinks
• Do not bring flushable wipes
• Do not bring protein drinks
• Do not bring homemade foods or goods, protein bars, or supplements
• Do not bring hand sanitizer or mouthwash containing alcohol
• Do not bring aerosol sprays such as hair spray, foot spray, deodorant, etc.
• Do not bring self-tanning lotion
• Do not bring straight razors or double-sided razor blades
• Do not bring body spray, cologne, aftershave, or perfume
• Do not bring travel-size toiletries with no listed ingredients
• Do not bring hair dye
• Do not bring shoe polish
• Do not bring laundry detergent, bleach, fabric softener
• Do not bring sexual devices, including condoms
• Do not bring electronics, including: radio, MP3 player, clock radio, television, laptop or tablet, smart watches or devices, camera, recording device, electronic games, night light, flashlight, or space heater
• Do not bring sports or exercise equipment
• Do not bring candles and incense
• Do not bring weapons of ANY kind (no guns, knives, mace/pepper spray)
• Do not bring knitting or crochet needles/hooks
• Do not bring an iron or steamer
• Do not bring photos of people wearing explicit or skimpy clothing or clothing that references or has images of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco