✅ Packing for Rehab: The Complete What-to-Bring Checklist

One Less Thing to Worry About

Deciding to enter treatment takes enormous courage. Packing for it shouldn't add stress. This checklist covers what to bring for a typical residential stay, what to leave at home, and what LifeSpring provides so you don't have to.

✅ Clothing (7 days' worth — laundry is available)

• Comfortable everyday clothes appropriate for group settings
• Sleepwear and a robe
• Athletic wear and supportive shoes for recreation and movement activities
• A light jacket or sweater — group rooms can run cool
• Slippers or slides for the residence

✅ Personal Care

• Toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss
• Shampoo, conditioner, soap, and deodorant — alcohol-free formulas only
• Hairbrush or comb, hair ties
• Prescription glasses or contacts with solution

✅ Documents & Essentials

• Photo ID and insurance card
• A list of current medications with dosages (bring medications in original, labeled containers)
• Emergency contact information
• A small amount of cash if desired — large amounts are unnecessary

✅ Comfort Items

• A journal and pens
• Books (recovery-related or otherwise)
• Photos of loved ones
• An inexpensive alarm clock (phones are managed per program policy)

❌ Leave These at Home

• Any products containing alcohol (mouthwash, hand sanitizer, some colognes)
• Aerosols, weapons, and anything sharp beyond standard grooming items
• Valuables and expensive jewelry
• Outside food, drinks, and supplements not cleared by the medical team
• Clothing with substance-related imagery or messaging

Not Sure About Something?

When in doubt, just ask. Our admissions team walks every incoming client and family through what to expect, and anything you forget can usually be brought later by an approved visitor.

Questions before admission day? Call (316) 348-5571 — we're available 24/7. You can also review our full What to Bring guide.