What to Bring
Foundations Behavioral Health wants to ensure that all of our patients are comfortable during their stay. To make sure they’re prepared, we’ve put together a recommended packing list that outlines what to bring and what to leave at home.
Packing for Inpatient Treatment
CLOTHING & PERSONAL ITEMS
- 5 Outfits (bottoms and tops)
- 5 pairs of socks
- 5 underwear
- 5 bras (no underwire)
- Two pairs of pajamas
- One pair of shoes
- One pair of shower shoes
- In winter months One winter hat AND One jacket/coat for use outside only
- Three (3) total books/magazines/gamebooks (staff must approve content)
- No electronic items permitted
Packing for Residential Treatment
All clothing should be marked with the resident’s initials. We ask that valuable items such as jewelry, expensive clothing, etc. be kept at home. Each resident may have a maximum of 10 outfits. We have on-site laundry services, so there is no need to bring too many items. If a resident brings a new outfit to the unit after a pass or if family brings additional outfits to the resident, some outfits must be returned to the family to maintain the 10 outfit maximum.
CLOTHING & PERSONAL ITEMS
- 10 Outfits (bottoms and tops)
- 10 pairs of socks
- 10 undergarments (10 bras and 10 underwear for females)
- Two pairs of pajamas
- Two pairs of shoes
- One pair of shower shoes
- One pair slippers
- One winter hat (to be worn outside only)
- One jacket/coat
- One set of gloves
- One stuffed animal
- One small comfort item with staff approval
- Three (3) total books/magazines/gamebooks (staff must approve content)
ELECTRONICS
One musical electronic item, like an iPod or MP3 player, is permitted. The item may not have a camera, recording device, or internet capabilities. Headphones must be used when using personal electronic items.
ROOM DECORATIONS
Room decorations may not contain material related to drugs, sex, alcohol or violence. All room decorations must be temporary and easily removed.
Always Here to Help
Masters-level clinicians are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide a no-cost, confidential mental health assessment for your child or client. Call the Foundations Behavioral Health Clinical Assessment Center at 215-345-0444 to get started. For questions about our programs, call us or use our online contact form. In the case of a medical emergency or crisis, please dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.