A Potential Packing Checklist for Inpatient Rehab at Icarus Idaho
Addiction is a common but treatable disorder. Making the choice to attend rehab for addiction and mental health is something to be very proud of. While we’re confident that treatment at Icarus Behavioral Health Idaho will lead to positive and exciting changes for you or your loved one, we understand that inpatient treatment is a big step.
There is often a lot of planning to do as your admission date approaches. One of the things that can put you at ease is knowing what to bring to rehab and what to leave at home. So, what should you know about what to bring to rehab for addiction and mental health?
This article consists of a potential packing checklist you can use to prepare for inpatient rehab and answers to some of our frequently asked questions. Please contact us to learn more about your treatment options, verify your insurance coverage for treatment at Icarus Behavioral Health Idaho, or for help with any inquiries that aren’t covered here.
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What to Bring to Rehab for Addiction and Mental Health
Every center is different when it comes to the items you’re allowed to bring to rehab and, in fact, packing for treatment is one of our most common rehab FAQs.
Here’s a packing checklist for incoming clients at Icarus Behavioral Health Idaho. To ensure that the information you receive here is up-to-date and that you are prepared for treatment, we will go over our updated rehab packing list over the phone with you before you travel for treatment to our center.
Weather-Appropriate Clothing and Shoes
Our core facilities are located in Boise, Idaho. Sometimes, clients at Icarus Behavioral Health Idaho go on outings or get to engage in other fun activities that may require certain types of clothes. In general, you want to be sure that you have the following clothing items:
- At least one pair of tennis shoes (athletic shoes) for physical or recreational activities.
- At least one pair of shoes for daily wear.
- Weather-appropriate bottoms (e.g., pants, shorts).
- Shirts, blouses, or tops.
- An appropriate bathing suit.
- Jackets and sweaters.
- Comfortable pajamas.
- Underwear.
- Socks.
Laundry access is available on-site at Icarus Idaho. It’s ideal that you have about 1 to 2 weeks’ worth of clothes to use so that you do not need to wash them more than about once a week.
Personal Identification and Health Insurance Cards
First, there are some important documents you will want to be sure to bring for rehab. These include:
- Approved form(s) of personal identification. Make sure that you bring your driver’s license or personal identification card to rehab.
- Your health insurance card. While we will verify coverage with your insurance provider prior to the date of your admission, we ask that you take your health insurance card to treatment, just in case.
If you have questions about what forms of personal identification are acceptable, please call us directly.
Current Prescription Medications and Over-the-Counter Medications
Please pack your prescription medication in its original bottle with the label intact. Ensuring that the label is legible and that your medication is in its original container is our requirement because it confirms that your medication belongs to you.
Some over-the-counter medications are okay. Please call to confirm whether specific prescribed medications or over-the-counter drugs are allowed at Icarus Behavioral Health Idaho if you are not sure.
Basic Toiletries and Personal Hygiene Products
Sometimes, the items we use daily are the ones we are less likely to pack or more likely to leave at home by accident. It is important that you make sure you have all of your toiletries and personal hygiene items. Use the following checklist to guarantee that you have all of the basic toiletries and personal hygiene items you will need while in rehab.
- Toothbrush and toothpaste.
- Dental floss.
- Alcohol-free mouthwash.
- Shampoo and conditioner.
- Shaving cream and disposable razors.
- Body wash and soap.
- Deodorant.
- Hair brushes or combs.
- Nail clippers.
While it is critical that you bring personal hygiene essentials, we ask that none of the toiletries you pack contain alcohol. Products containing alcohol may be taken away based on strict rules set to help clients get and stay sober. Extras like makeup and other beauty products are allowed as long as they do not break other rules.
Entertainment and Comfort Items
You don’t have a lot of downtime in rehab, but you may want to bring some small, low-cost entertainment items just in case. Since you will be away from home, comfort items can also be beneficial. Clients often bring things like:
- Reading materials.
- Pictures of family members or loved ones.
- Paper, stamps, and envelopes.
- Stuffed animals.
- Puzzles and board games.
- Coloring books.
- Journals.
You are welcome to bring your own bedding, including blankets, bedsheets, pillows, or pillowcases. Although Icarus Behavioral Health provides comfortable bedding, this is a comfort and preference for some clients.
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A List of Emergency Contacts
Make sure that you bring a list of emergency contacts, including their names, home addresses, and phone numbers. If there is anyone you would like to write to while in treatment, bring their address, even if they are not one of your emergency contacts.
A Small Amount of Cash
While we recommend that you leave valuable items at home when possible to avoid losing them while at our rehab facility, a small amount of cash is okay. Clients may want cash for vending machines or outings where items are available for purchase.
What to Leave at Home (Prohibited Items)
It is important to know what to bring to rehab, but it is equally as critical to understand which of your belongings should be left at home. Most rehab centers, ours included, prohibit the following items:
- Dangerous or sharp objects, with the exception of disposable razors.
- Illicit substances (drugs and alcohol).
- Clothing items that promote drug or alcohol use.
- Drug paraphernalia.
- Weapons of any kind.
Some items are prohibited at Icarus in Idaho to protect the safety of our clients and our commitment to providing a substance-free, supportive environment. Please call us if you have any questions about our list of prohibited items.
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Icarus Behavioral Health Idaho is an accredited treatment center addressing mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders. We provide a full continuum of care, including sub-acute detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient treatment programs. Our experts in Boise use the most effective treatments for the concerns and conditions we treat.
Whether you have questions about our rehab programs or are ready to start the intake process, please call Icarus Behavioral Health Idaho today. The intake team at our mental health and addiction treatment center is here to help you or your loved one with any questions, concerns, or elements of planning for inpatient care.
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FAQs About What to Bring to Rehab for Addiction and Mental Health
Can you bring your own food to rehab?
While meals and snacks are provided, most rehab centers will let you bring some of your own food items. Please call Icarus Behavioral Health Idaho to confirm.
How does Icarus Behavioral Health Idaho handle dietary restrictions?
We value your safety and are here to accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions. If you have any food allergies or restrictions, please inform the Icarus Behavioral Health Idaho team in advance.
What are you allowed to do while in rehab?
Our rehab facility offers clients games, indoor and outdoor communal spaces, fitness, and on-site recreational activities to enjoy during their stay. You will also get to participate in outings (usually on weekends) during inpatient rehab.
What are the requirements for rehab?
There are some rules clients must follow in addiction rehab or inpatient mental health treatment. One of the main rules you will notice at all treatment facilities is that you are not allowed to bring illicit drugs or engage in drug use. Violence is also prohibited.
Can you bring electronic devices to rehab?
All rehab centers have varying rules regarding electronic devices. We generally recommend leaving electronics at home so that you can focus on recovery. Please call Icarus Behavioral Health Idaho to ask about our current technology policy.
Can I attend Icarus Behavioral Health Idaho as an out-of-state client?
Yes, you can attend Icarus Behavioral Health Idaho if you live out of state. Icarus Behavioral Health Idaho welcomes clients coming from all over the country. We can help you arrange for transportation if needed.
What’s a good gift for recovering addicts?
If you have a loved one attending rehab, you might want to know what kind of gift to give them post-treatment. Gift cards, self-care or comfort items, greeting cards with positive affirmations, and items or experiences related to a person’s interests, like a trip to a local museum, are all examples of gifts you might give to a person who is in addiction recovery.
Do people with addiction recover?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), around 7 out of 10 of those who have had a problem with substance abuse at some point now consider themselves to be recovered or in recovery.
