What to Bring

WHAT TO BRING INTO TREATMENT

YOU SHOULD BRING

Luggage the size of a carry-on suitcase. No more than two pieces of luggage are allowed. Purses, backpacks, and small bags are not allowed in the common areas and should not be brought. All items that you are bringing must fit into your two pieces of luggage.
Medication prescribed to you by a licensed medical professional. Over the counter medication is not permitted. Medication will be collected and reviewed by our medical team and will be stored in the medical area. All prescriptions must be in their prescribed bottle. Every client must have enough of their prescribed medication(s) for their entire length of stay. Sacred Heart is a drug free environment, therefore, medical cannabis, narcotics, medications not in proper bottles, or drug paraphernalia will be destroyed.
A form of identification.
Proof of Insurance (Insurance card/papers, Medicaid card, etc.).
Contact information for your primary care physician, obstetrician/gynecologist, and/or psychiatrist.
Deductibles, co-pays, spend-downs if required. If Medicaid spend-down has not been met yet, bring documentation of what your monthly spend-down is.
Proof of income and residency if referred and authorized by a Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan.
No more than seven days’ worth of clothing. Clothing should not contain advertising for drugs, alcohol, bars, or guns.
Cigarettes or bagged tobacco (unopened packs), if necessary. Chewing tobacco and e-cigarettes vaping devices are not allowed.
Toiletries and personal hygiene articles must be clear, with no alcohol content. No aerosol sprays or body sprays are allowed (please read labels).
Work-out clothes, gym/running shoes and/or some type of sandals to wear in the showers are recommended.
Audio device, if desired (no headsets allowed). Small fan to fit on desk if desired.

PLEASE DO NOT BRING

Money in excess of $100. Money orders should be made out to the client and should be $100.00 or under in value. Sacred Heart cannot cash money orders over $100.
Valuable rings, watches, jewelry, etc., unless worn. Please leave all valuables at home or with trusted family and/or friends. Sacred Heart is not responsible for stolen items.
Check books.
Sharp instruments, pocketknives, scissors, guns and/or weapons of any kind. Electronics with the exception of a small audit device will not be allowed.
Food, candy, or drinks. Meals and snacks will be provided.
Personal linens, pillows, blankets, bedding, or stuffed animals.
Clothing should be appropriate at all times and no revealing shirts or shorts are permitted.
Shampoo, conditioner and/or body wash. These items will be provided.

Effective January 2024, Sacred Heart will no longer be accepting used clothing items. Moving forward, Sacred Heart will accept new, packaged clothing items such as underwear and socks for both men, women, and children. We would like to thank everyone for their donations and support of our programs over the years.