Faith is the very first thing you should pack in a hope chest.
Sarah Ban Breathnach
For clients of our residential program, we recommend that you bring a limited amount of clothing and personal belongings, at most 2 suitcases and 1 carry-on. (Please make sure each item of luggage has an identifying tag on it.) We request that you bring as few valuables as possible (e.g. jewelry) as Magnolia Creek will not be responsible for lost or stolen items. You will have a bedside nightstand with a lock.
What We Provide
- Each room is furnished with a comfortable bed, nightstand, dresser, and closet space for clothing. We provide linens and towels.
- There are laundry facilities available for residential clients to use on specified days of the week. We provide detergent and fabric softener.
- We have a computer with Internet access and a private phone line for use during personal and free time. Local and domestic long distance calls are free. You may also bring a personal laptop computer.
Recommended Clothing
Life at Magnolia-Creek is based on a home-like environment, so staff and clients are encouraged to dress casually and comfortably, yet appropriately. Many activities take place on the property, so you will want to wear comfortable clothes.
- Casual clothing appropriate for the time of year (shorts, lightweight skirts and pants in the summer; heavier pants, jeans and sweats in the winter)
- Lightweight jacket and/or sweater
- Heavier coat or jacket for winter months
- Hiking boots and/or tennis shoes (Bring at least two pairs of outdoor shoes, in case of muddy weather.)
- Dress, skirt, and/or nice pair of pants for some of the outings
- Sunglasses and hat or visor for outside activities
Recommended Personal Items
- Identification card (e.g., driver's license), credit card (required for medication expenses), and insurance and pharmacy prescription cards
- Small amount of money (less than $200) for spending on outings. You are responsible for the management of your own monies and funds.
- Clients are encouraged to bring any and or all of the following items for comfort: loofah, favorite pillow, blanket, stuffed animal(s), photos, books and music.
- You may bring a cell phone (for use once you are given cell phone privileges). iPods, radios, and hand-held electronic devices are to be used during free-time only.
- You may also bring a razor that can be checked out for personal use.
- If you smoke, you may bring cigarettes to smoke during designated times in designated areas. Please bring enough cigarettes to last your entire stay as you will not be allowed to purchase cigarettes on outings.
- Additionally, please complete the form for current treatment providers, and bring the two pages with you on admission day.
Things to Leave At Home
Please note that items brought in that are deemed inappropriate will be immediately disposed of or returned to your address at your cost.
- Calcuators; cameras; DVDs and DVD players
- Non-prescription medications, vitamins, diet pills, diuretics, laxatives, stool softeners
- Artificial sweeteners or water flavoring packets
- Fashion magazines
- Food, beverages, gum, candy
- Scissors, pocketknives, letter openers, sharp craft tools, wire hangers, bobby pins
- Aerosol hairspray or deodorant
- Acetone-based products
- Flouride rinse and mouthwash (unless accompanied by a physician's order)
- Personal vehicle; you must make transportation arrangements to be brought to the facility.
