What to bring to the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
- Cigarettes (unopened packs only)
- Personal toiletries: comb, brush, deodorant, soap, shampoo, toothbrush and toothpaste. Toiletries are also available upon request.
- All personal toiletries must be in their original container and NEW/unopened.
- Five changes of comfortable clothing packed in plastic bags ONLY (two bag maximum please)
- Stamps and envelopes
What to Leave at Home
- Electronics, such as cell phones, laptops, cameras, DVD players, iPods, recording devices of any kind
- Jewelry, other valuables, cash
- Sheets, blankets, pillows
- Food or drinks
- Laundry detergent
- Luggage* – for health and safety reasons, all clothing and personal items must be brought in plastic bags
- Clothing that depicts: alcohol, drugs,sex, and/or violence
- Weapons of any kind (knives, guns, chains, razors, scissors, etc.)
- No lighters
- No loose tobacco
- Products containing alcohol (mouthwash, hairspray, breath spray, astringent, etc.)
- Acetone-based products or aerosol-spray products
- Perfume/Cologne/Aftershave
- Metal nail files
- Sharp objects including knitting needles, nail files, etc.
- Exercise equipment
- Playing cards and gambling materials
- Lighters and/or matches
- Bookbags
Items found unacceptable during the search process will be sent home with family or friends. No cash is needed; please leave it at home.
Medications
Prior to admission, please advise the Admissions Staff of all current prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking. Please include the name, dosage, and frequency of each medication, as well as the name of the prescribing physician. All prescriptions must be current. Your name must be on the prescription label, and there should be no more than the prescribed amount of pills in the bottle. If you have a prescription card through your insurance company, bring it with you. Medication costs are the responsibility of the client.
