What to Bring to Rehab

at Riverside Recovery of Tampa

If you’re preparing for addiction 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 in rehab, 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:

Your insurance card
Official form of ID (State ID, Driver’s License, Passport, etc.)
List of all your medications, dosage, and physician and medical device.
Inhaler for respiratory conditions, Epi-pens, Insulin pens, other specialized medications
A list of names, addresses and phone numbers of those individuals or organizations you wish to have involved in your treatment (loved ones, healthcare providers, sponsor, employer, co-workers, etc.)

Please speak with staff before bringing the following:

Your checkbook, credit cards, or debit cards to pay for treatment incidentals (medication, lab works, etc.)

What Should I Pack for Rehab?

The clothing guideline 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 a laundry machine, so two week’s worth of clothing should be enough.

Be sure to pack clothes that are easy to wash and dry (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.

Approved Clothing Items

The following clothing items are approved. Clothing referencing drugs, alcohol, sex, gambling, or gangs is strictly prohibited.

Jeans, casual slacks, skirts, and dresses (knee-length or longer), jogging suits, and appropriate-length shorts such as Bermuda/walking shorts
T-shirts, oxford shirts, tank tops (no spaghetti straps)
Non-revealing workout clothing– Our amenities include indoor and outdoor activities year-round.
Yoga clothes
Shoes: comfortable everyday shoes, tennis/athletic shoes for activities, slippers, flip-flops for shower usage.
Swimwear:
For Men - Trunk style/board shorts
For Women - No high cut, thong, or revealing tops
Socks
Undergarments
Pajamas
Light jacket/sweater (even during the summer season)
Coat/Jacket during the winter season
Bath Robe

Approved Personal Hygiene and Beauty Products

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:

Deodorant
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Shampoo and conditioner
Hair Styling products (pump spray only)
Comb/Brush
Feminine Hygiene Products
Shaving cream
Lotion
Sunscreen (not spray)
Makeup
Hairdryer
Hair curling irons, flat iron, curlers, etc.
Razors and tweezers

Miscellaneous Items

Appropriate reading material (no pornographic reading material)
Pictures of supportive loved ones (without frames)
Pillow

The following items will be kept locked in a safe and secure area, and can only be utilized with approval by the treatment team:

Cell phone
Laptop/tablet
Money
Wallet/Purse

Can I Smoke Cigarettes in Rehab at Riverside Recovery of Tampa?

If you smoke, Riverside Recovery allows you to bring cigarettes and electronic cigarettes during designated times. The following items are allowed:

Approved Cigarettes / Vape Items

Cigarettes
Electronic Cigarettes / Vape Apparatus
Mods only
Vaping juice (sealed only)
Electronic Cigarettes

What Not to Bring to Rehab

To ensure your safety and to create the best therapeutic environment for healing, we ask that you refrain from bringing the following:

Drugs and/or alcohol
Drugs or alcohol paraphernalia
Any items with alcohol
Over-the-counter Medications
Vitamins
Smart Watch/Fitbit
Weapons - (guns, knives, scissors, sharp objects, etc.)
Pornography
Food or drink
Matches
Nail polish, polish remover
Iron/steamer
Flashlights, night lights. Etc.
Video games, DVDs, board games or playing cards
Sporting/Exercise equipment
Camera, video recording, audio equipment
Sexual devices
Flushable wipes
Alarm clocks, radio (both are provided)
Aerosol items
Cleaning supplies
Electronics (other than those listed as approved above)
Candles and incense
Space Heaters
Any home appliances (fans, lamps, furnishings, etc.)

Your New Life Starts Here

Our admissions team at Riverside Recovery of Tampa encourages you to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to providing you with the best level of care so you can begin your journey of healing and taking steps towards a fulfilling, sober life.