All of the medications you are currently taking, including OTC meds and inhalers
Five sets of clothing/underwear/socks (no strings or ties). Washers and dryers are available on the units for washing clothes
Nightwear/pajamas
Eye-care items (contact lenses/cleaning solution/case/eyeglasses) and toiletries
Toiletries that do not include alcohol or aerosols
We provide personal hygiene items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, shampoo and soap.
The following items are also allowed, but they’ll be held in a personal belongings locker and issued during times of supervision:
Electric razors
Musical instruments
Cosmetics
Curling irons, hair dryers, straighteners, and other electric items (as approved)
Dress Code
The patient dress code is casual and we want you to be comfortable. However, revealing attire is not allowed — no halter tops, tube tops, fishnet shirts, or short-shorts. And clothing may not contain offensive or controversial messages.
During Your Stay
Work With a Multidisciplinary Team
Psychiatrist
Responsible for coordinating your overall care, prescribing medication and other procedures that are appropriate components of your treatment. The physician is the only team member with the authority to discharge you.
Staff Nurse
Performs duties as prescribed by a physician, including administering medication, observing your behavior, and reporting on your conditions to treatment team members.
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Assists you through your daily routine.
Recreational/ Expressive Therapist
Provides therapy through games, crafts, leisure education, creative expression, relaxation training and more.
Therapist/ Social Worker
Provides individual and family therapy and acts as the liaison between you, your family, and the treatment team.
After Your Stay
Before you leave the hospital, you will meet with a therapist who will go over the discharge plan with you. This is a chance for you to ask questions about your medications and follow-up. In many cases, patients participate in one of our outpatient treatment programs to facilitate the transition back to everyday life.
