What to Bring

Preparing for treatment can feel overwhelming. This guide is designed to help clients and families understand what items are permitted, what should be left at home, and how to make the admissions process as smooth as possible.

Lifeline Recovery Center provides many of the basics clients need during their stay. Bringing only approved items helps ensure a safe, structured, and supportive environment for everyone on campus.

If you have questions about a specific item, please contact our team before arrival.

  • REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

    Clients should bring the following documents with them at admission:

    • Copies of court documents

    • Medicaid card and/or insurance card

    • Photo ID

    • Social Security card

    These items help our team complete intake, coordinate care, and address legal or insurance-related needs.

  • PERSONAL ITEMS TO BRING

    Clients should bring enough personal items for approximately seven days.

    Suggested items include:

    • Seven days of comfortable clothing

    • Work clothes

    • Church clothes

    • Bible or devotional materials

    • Notebooks, paper, pens, and pencils

    • Liquid laundry detergent

    • Laundry bag

    • Soap and shampoo

    • Towel and wash cloth

    • Shower shoes

    • Bottled water

    • Cigarettes

    • Alarm clock (non-radio)

    • Extension cord

    • Family photos

    • Envelopes and stamps

    • Hangers

    • Watch

  • ITEMS NOT PERMITTED

    To help maintain a safe and focused recovery environment, the following items are not permitted:

    • Cell phones

    • Computers or laptops

    • Radios

    • MP3 players

    • Other media or entertainment devices

    • Energy drinks

    These items may be stored by family members until later phases of the program, when certain privileges may be earned.

PHASE-BASED PRIVILEGES

Increased Privileges Over Time

As clients progress through the program, they may earn additional privileges depending on their phase and individual progress.

For example:

  • During Phase 2, clients may have limited access to a cell phone while working off campus

  • Clients may be able to keep a vehicle during later phases

  • Transitional housing clients have increased independence, including extended curfews and overnight visits

Our goal is to help clients build responsibility and independence over time while still maintaining accountability and support.

FAMILY DROP-OFFS

May My Family Bring Items?

Yes. Family members may drop off approved items during normal business hours.

To maintain structure and consistency within the program, all items brought to campus may be reviewed by staff before being given to clients.

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