If you’re preparing for treatment, congratulations! You’re taking the next step in your journey to recovery. Our goal is to focus on your recovery and maximize the effectiveness of your rehab stay. It’s important to understand what to expect, including what to bring and what not to bring.
At Riverside Recovery of Tampa, our team suggests you bring the following items with you at the time of your admission:
The dress at Riverside Recovery of Tampa is casual, yet tasteful and appropriate. Keep in mind, space in your room may be limited, so please do not overpack.
You will have access to our washers and dryers, so two week’s worth of clothing should be enough.
Be sure to pack clothes that are easy to wash and dry and avoid bringing items that need special cleaning such as dry cleaning. Note that upon admission, your clothes will be placed into a high heat dryer for 30 minutes for infection control.
The following clothing items are approved. Clothing referencing drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling, or gangs is strictly prohibited.
You should bring the usual toiletries and hygiene products that you use daily. All items must be alcohol-free. If the item has alcohol as an ingredient, leave it at home. No aerosol products.
Your toiletries should include items such as the following:
The following items will be kept locked in a safe and secure area, and can only be utilized with approval by the treatment team:
If you smoke, Riverside Recovery allows you to bring cigarettes and electronic cigarettes during designated times. The following items are allowed:
– Mods only
To ensure your safety and create the best therapeutic environment we ask that you refrain from bringing the following: