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WHAT TO BRING

Sierra: What to Bring to Rehab

As you take that crucial step toward recovery, knowing what to bring to rehab can ease the transition, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: your healing and growth. It’s more than packing a bag—it’s preparing for a new chapter in your life.

Every item you decide to bring plays a role in your recovery process. From the essentials that keep you comfortable to the personal items that bring you peace, packing the right things can significantly impact your stay. Let’s look at what you should consider bringing to Sierra Health + Wellness for a smooth and supportive rehab experience.

The Importance of Packing for Rehab

Creating a Packing List

When preparing for a stay at Sierra Health + Wellness in California, understanding what to pack for rehab helps ensure a comfortable and stress-free experience. Therefore, a well-thought-out packing list isn’t just about convenience. It’s about creating an environment that supports your journey to recovery. The items you choose to bring should foster both physical comfort and emotional wellness. Thereby, enhancing your overall treatment process.

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Items To Bring to Treatment

Recommended

  • Toiletries that are sealed and unopened (without alcohol)
  • Clothing for 5 to 7 days (Check the weather for the location of the facility. Space is limited and there is a washer and dryer on site.)
  • Photo ID
  • Medical Insurance card
  • Medications in prescription bottles (dispensed at the facility provider’s discretion)
  • Footwear
  • Shower shoes
  • Cell phone (safely secured with staff and used during approved times under supervision)

Optional

  • Swimsuit should weather permit (only for Bangor and Monterey locations)
  • Music player (cannot be able to connect to the internet)
  • Journal
  • Books
  • Envelopes and stamps
  • Cash-$100 limit (safely secured with staff)
  • Debit/credit cards (safely secured with staff)
  • Sealed tobacco products if age 21 or older (only disposable vapes are allowed)

Not Permitted

  • Weapons/knives
  • Expensive jewelry/valuable items
  • Illegal or unprescribed drugs
  • Paraphernalia of any kind
  • Revealing clothing/clothing that glorifies drug use

Should you have any other questions on items permitted at the facility please reach out to the admission coordinator you have been working with or call the general admissions phone number at

866-303-6275

Key Takeaways

Pack Essentials for Comfort and Recovery:

Essential items include a week’s worth of comfortable and practical clothing, personal toiletries (alcohol-free), valid identification, insurance information, and any prescribed medications in their original bottles. These items ensure a comfortable stay and support the healing process.

Understand Prohibited Items:

To maintain safety and focus on recovery, alcohol, drugs, weapons, expensive jewelry, and large amounts of cash are prohibited. Electronics that can connect to the internet or contain cameras are generally not allowed.

Optional Comfort Items are Encouraged:

Non-triggering books and journals, photos of loved ones, and a personal music player (non-internet capable) can provide comfort, solace, and a connection to positive external influences during your stay.

The Right Preparation Enhances Recovery:

Properly preparing what to bring to rehab—by focusing on essentials that provide physical comfort and emotional wellness—significantly contributes to a conducive recovery environment. Thus, helping clients ease into rehab more smoothly and supportively.

Get Started Today on the Path to Recovery

Embarking on the path to recovery at Sierra Health + Wellness requires thoughtful preparation. By focusing on essentials that foster comfort and support healing, clients can ensure a smoother journey. Remember, the right preparation significantly impacts your recovery process. Packing items that promote a positive environment and aid in your healing not only makes your stay more comfortable but also maximizes the benefits of your treatment program. 

So, check your list, pack your bag, and step forward with confidence knowing you’re well-prepared for this important journey. Your path to wellness includes what you bring along. And, making informed choices about those items sets the stage for success.

Contact us with any questions or concerns about what to bring to rehab.

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