What To Bring

It can be easy to forget even the simplest and most basic but necessary item when packing for your rehab stay.

What to Pack

Clothes

• Take enough clothes to cover the length of your stay. A Better Path does have laundry capabilities on site.
• A Better Path will provide you with a robe and general toiletries. You will need night clothes, and slippers are a good idea, as well.
• You may want to take items to be worn in layers, for colder climates or early morning or evenings.
• We do have an on-site gym, so bring clothes appropriate for working out in.
• Changes of underwear, at least one pair for each day, more if you know you will need them. Socks, underpants, and undershirts.
• Besides slippers, you may want to consider running or gym shoes, comfortable walking shoes and slip-on types of summer shoes like flip-flops or sandals.

Clothes to Avoid

• Try to avoid clothing that is very revealing or of a sexual nature. Shoot for comfort, familiar and casual.
• Avoid tee shirts with ads, offensive or suggestive slogans or pictures and anything that promotes drugs or alcohol use or anything with sexual content and suggestions.

Toiletries

• Any of the liquids you take, shampoos or cleansers will need to be free of alcohol. This would include hand sanitizers, mouthwash, and certain hair sprays.
• Your personal items will include a toothbrush and toothpaste, soap, any hair product you need, like shampoos and hair dryers, deodorant and shaving supplies, and lotions, hairbrush.
• As far as towels, bed linens and those items are concerned, they are provided by A Better Path.
• All hygiene items, nicotine products, vapes, snacks, etc., must be in factory sealed packaging.

Personal Items

• Valid picture identification will be needed, along with your insurance card or provider and a list of emergency contact numbers.
• You will need some form of money, but you may not need or want to have a lot of cash.
• We do allow electronics to include cell phones, laptops, and tablets.
• Your prescriptions, if needed, filled for the duration of your stay. If they are liquid, they should be new and sealed. Bring your prescription and dosages with you, as the doctor on site may be able to help you.
• All vitamins, supplements and over the counter medication s must be in original factory sealed containers. Any vitamins or supplements that are open upon admission with be return to family member.
• All nicotine and tobacco products and vaping devices must be in original factory sealed packaging.

Down Time

Your rehab checklist needs some 'you time' items. Maybe pictures of your kids, sketchbook, or some crafts like knitting or a recovery journal. You can bring books, but you will need to check with the treatment center, as some materials may not be allowed.