Admissions
A simple packing guide for your first days in treatment
Arriving for treatment is a big step, and knowing what to pack takes one worry off your plate. We’ve put together this guidance to help you prepare so you can focus on what matters — your recovery. Please note that all belongings are searched upon arrival for the safety of everyone in our care.
Pack season-appropriate clothing for at least two weeks, in no more than two large suitcases, and include both indoor and outdoor items. If you have questions about anything on this list, our admissions team is happy to help before you arrive.
What to Bring
The essentials to pack for your stay
Bring the documents, medications, clothing, hygiene items, and comforts from home that will help you settle in. The checklist below covers everything we recommend having with you on day one.
- Health insurance card, or a photo of it
- Driver’s license, government-issued ID, passport, birth certificate, or social security card
- Prescriptions for approved medications in their original containers
- Casual clothes (no crop tops, short shorts, or low-cut tanks)
- Multiple pairs of socks
- Jacket, sweatshirt, or heavy sweater
- Sweats or workout clothes
- Bathrobe
- Pajamas
- Walking shoes or tennis shoes
- Sandals
- Hat
- Bathing suit
- Job search clothes, if applicable
- Deodorant
- Bath soap and face wash
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Toothpaste and toothbrush
- Razors
- Tampons
- Cell phone and charger
- Blow dryer, curling iron, or flat iron
- Comb or brush
- Portable music player
- Cigarettes or cigarette money
- Multivitamins (one nationally recognized brand)
- Watch
- Alarm clock
- Sunglasses
- Personal diary, books, and magazines
- Stamps and stationery
What Not to Bring
Please leave these items at home
To keep our community safe and comfortable, a few items aren’t permitted. Leaving them behind helps everyone focus on healing.
- Valuables — expensive jewelry, large amounts of cash, or checkbooks
- Candles or incense
- Revealing or provocative clothing — short shorts, low-cut shirts, crop tops, jeans with significant holes, or high-slit skirts
Casa Recovery reserves the right to prohibit additional items as needed.
Questions before you pack? We’re here to help
Our admissions team can walk you through anything on this list and answer your questions about starting treatment. Reach out any time — and let us check your insurance coverage before you arrive.