What to Pack for a Stay at AMFM Mental Health Treatment

Use this guide to help you be as prepared as possible for intake at our residential locations so you can focus on what is most important; Your Recovery.

When starting your journey at A Mission for Michael, it is important to bring the right things that will make you comfortable during your stay with us. Here are some things that we recommend you bring and items you should not bring. We will provide all linens, pillows, meals, and snacks during your stay.

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What To Bring to Admissions Intake

Clothes & Shoes

Comfortable clothes and shoes for group activities and current season. We do recommend bringing a sweater or sweatshirt if you are cold natured.

Workout Clothes & Exercise shoes

Slippers or Sandals

Pajamas

Underwear

Socks

Toiletries & Hygiene

Haircare products: shampoo, conditioner, brush, comb, and styling products.

Toothbrush, toothpaste and alcohol-free mouthwash.

Face & Body wash or soap

Deodorant

Feminine Products

Sun Block

Lotion

Medications

As you prepare for your stay with us, please ensure that you bring all currently prescribed medications in their original prescription bottles.

This is essential for verifying your medications and ensuring that we can provide you with the appropriate care during your time in our program.

Prohibited Items

Do not bring the following items:

  • Outside food, snacks or drinks
  • Valuables: jewelry, watches, etc.
  • Non-prescription medication or substances that could interfere with your treatment or the treatment of others.
  • More than $50 cash
  • Computers and tablets. Phones are allowed.
  • Do not bring any materials that depicts or contains sexual activity or nudity, violence, or advocates the use of mind-altering chemicals. This includes but is not limited to – books, videos, magazines, photographs, or clothing.

Nicotine Products

Only unopened products will be allowed. If packs of cigarettes or e-juice products are already opened they will not be allowed into our facilities.

Smoking is allowed at designated times and in designated areas. We will assist you in any way we can to help you quit smoking if you so desire and are ready. Medication management and therapy is available for nicotine dependence.

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Mailing Address For Family

  • Please Address to
    • First Name Last Name
    • c/o A Mission for Michael
  • California Locations 30310 Rancho Viejo Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
  • Virginia Locations 9947 Corsica St Vienna, VA 22181
  • Minnesota Locations: use the house address where the patient is residing.

 

What To Bring to Mental Health Treatment FAQs

Bring comfortable, season-appropriate clothes such as workout gear, casual wear, sleepwear, undergarments, and footwear like sneakers and slippers.

Yes, you should bring personal hygiene items including toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, sunblock, lotion, feminine products and face care products.

Bring all currently prescribed medications in their original pharmacy-labeled bottles to ensure proper verification and administration.

No, outside food or beverages are not permitted in order to maintain dietary consistency and safety for all clients.

Yes, avoid bringing valuables, large sums of money, outside snacks, open nicotine products and anything that may be considered a safety risk or treatment distraction.

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