What to Bring

When preparing to enter English Mountain Recovery for addiction treatment, it’s important to pack thoughtfully to ensure you have everything you need for a comfortable and successful stay. The facility will provide many essentials, but bringing a few personal items can make the experience more familiar and stress-free.

It’s important to check the specific guidelines from English Mountain Recovery, as there may be restrictions on electronic devices, certain clothing items, or other personal effects. Their team can provide a detailed list of approved and prohibited items, ensuring you are fully prepared for your journey toward recovery.

What to Bring to Residential Treatment at English Mountain Recovery

• At least one form of personal identification
• Insurance Card(s) and Prescription Card(s)
• Music players such as MP3 player, Walkman or iPOD (*1)
• Sunscreen and appropriate bathing suit during warm season
• Postage Stamps
• Exercise clothing and sneakers
• Spending money
• Laundry detergent/fabric softener (*4)
• Personal toiletries
• Umbrella
• Snacks and drinks allowed in rooms
• Eyeglasses and/or contacts and appropriate accessories
• Appropriate pictures that provide comfort and a sense of “home”
• Flashlight and batteries
• Personal Alarm Clock
• A variety of clothing (*2-3)

(*1) Personal size with headphones. Can be used following 30 days of initial stay, as long as they do not have recording capability
(*2) Clothes for warm weather (April-August)
(*3) Clothes for cooler weather (September-March)
(*4) Do not bring liquid bleach
*(separate male and female laundry facilities provided on-site)
*(full size pool on-site)
*(cannot contain alcohol and no aerosols permitted)

Note: Clothing cannot promote drugs, alcohol, sex, etc.
Hope and a good sense of humor

Items that are not allowed at English Mountain Recovery:

• No radios larger than personal sized with headphones
• No cell phones of any kind
• No computers, PDA or other computer equipment of any kind
• No perfumes, colognes, nail polish (or remover), enemas, condoms, others
• No weapons of any kind (even small knifes, scissors, or other items with blades)
• No valuables or expensive belongings
• No pornographic or violent materials of any kind
• No candles, incense, or other similar materials
• No cleaning solutions, shoe polish, White Out, glues
• No loose tobacco and/or rolling papers
• No energy drinks
• No cameras
• No head coverings in house (hoods, hats, caps)

*This is provided as a checklist for you and your loved ones. Other questions call (877) 615-8569.