What to Bring to Rehab: Packing & Preparing

Personal Items

● Photo identification card (i.e. driver's license, passport, etc.).
● Health insurance card(s) and other relevant documentation.
● Medical information including, but not limted to, prescriptions (bottles should have
complete label intact) and a list of known allergies- Alcohol-free toiletries including,
but not limited to, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste, body wash and/or
soap, deodorant, feminine care products, comb and/or hair brush, hairdryer, and
shaving items (electric razor only).
● Spending money for personal needs as well as money for medical expenses (we
recommend $50 for personal expenditures and $50 for medical needs. Clients are
not permitted to keep more that $20 on them at any time, and all out of pocket
expenses are to be paid by the client).
● Mailing envelopes and postage stamps (BTG provides clients with paper and
writing instruments)
● List of contact numbers for family and/or friends (clients do not have access to
their cell phones in Phase I

Clothing

● One week's supply of seasonally appropriate, comfortable clothing, gym wear
(laundry supplies and facilities are provided)
● At least one pair of athletic shoes and one pair of casual shoes (sandals are
restricted during certain times)
● Seasonally appropriate outerwear
● A swimsuit and sunblock for summer moths as well as occasional indoor gym
pool (conservative one-piece for women and mid-thigh shorts for men

Things You Must Leave Behind

● Alcohol or illicit substances, including items containing alcohol including, but notlimited to, mouthwash, perfume and/or cologne, and aftershave● Sugar or caffeine● Firearms or any kind of weapon● Aerosols● Candles● E-Cigarettes, Vapes, and Juuls● Chewing tobacco products● Cameras or video recorders● Laptops or other computer equipment● Sharp objects of any kind including, but not limited to, sewing needles and scissors(will be permitted when regulated by the residential staff)● Food, snacks, gum, mints, or beverages of any kind● Nonprescription (over-the-counter) medication such as Advil or Tylenol (most OTCmeds are provided)● Music CDs or R-rated videos or media● Revealing or suggestive clothing; tattered, torn, or unwashed clothing; low-cutblouses; spandex or tight-fitting clothing; drug or alcohol branded apparel; cutoffpants or shirts; mesh or see-through shirts; short shorts or skirts (shorter than mid-thigh); muscle shirts or revealing tank tops; halter or bare midriff tops; sleeveless t-shirts; concert or music t-shirts● Sports equipment such as ab-roller or weights● Sexually explicit materials● Expensive jewelry or other items of value (BTG assumes no liability for lost,misplaced, or stolen items or items left behind after discharge)