What To Bring

(And Not To Bring)

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When it comes to addiction recovery, people, places, and things play a crucial role. These elements can either encourage or discourage substance use, regardless of the stage of addiction or recovery. Be mindful of the people you surround yourself with, as certain individuals may be triggers for your fellow recovery patients. Remember to actively seek out positive experiences and build new associations to replace old triggers with healthier stimuli.

What You Can Bring

Please bring your:

  • Photo ID
  • Insurance Card(if applicable)
  • Debit/Credit card or money to purchase snacks (beyond provided meals) and/or personal items.

You are allowed seven (7) changes of clothing. You will be given the opportunity to do laundry at least once per
week.

Dress should be casual and comfortable. Appropriate attire includes:

  • Casual slacks or jeans – to be worn at the waist – no sagging pants
  • Sports (golf) shirts – no tank tops
  • Shorts such as walking/Bermuda shorts – no more than four inches above the knee.
  • Jogging suits
  • Comfortable shoes
  • A coat or lightweight jacket/sweaters – season-appropriate.

You will be given the opportunity to do your laundry once per week at ARCA. You should only bring enough clothing for one week. Excessive clothing will not be allowed.

The only items you need to bring are clothing and any prescription medications. Prescriptions must be in their original container with your name on the label. You may bring personal hygiene items as long as they are in new & unopened packaging and do not contain
alcohol in the first three ingredients on the label.

In addition to the above please consider these items:

  • Blouses- covering mid-section/no spaghetti straps
  • Skirts and dresses which are knee length or longer.
  • Women are required to wear bras.

Drop off times are Mon-Fri from 9AM to 4PM and Sunday from 1:30-3PM.

All items must be dropped off at the main entrance. Only money, clothing, medicines, and hygiene products may be dropped off. Any other items must be pre-approved by ARCA Staff.

You may also mail items to ARCA in care of the client’s name. Our address is 5755 Shattalon Drive Winston-Salem NC 27105.

What To Leave At Home

  • No tank tops.
  • No clothing depicting alcohol or drug use, sex or violence.
  • No clothing containing alcohol, drug, or tobacco logos.
  • No blouses with spaghetti straps or blouses showing mid-section (crop tops)
  • No cell phones, smart watches, tablets, or computers
  • No cameras, recording devices, televisions, or other audio/video equipment
  • No E-readers, MP3 players, iPods, headphones, or earbuds.
  • Valuable jewelry.
  • No Weapons of any kind (knives, guns, etc.)
  • No straight razors.
  • No glass items, knitting needles, crochet hooks, or metal hair picks.
  • No items containing alcohol including perfumes, body sprays, aerosol sprays, colognes, and mouthwash.
  • No food or drink items, including water.
  • No exercise equipment.
  • No shoe polishes.
  • No detergent.

ARCA will secure and keep any items you bring that you are not allowed to have. It will be returned to you when you leave ARCA. All electrical items (electric razors, hair dryers, etc.) will be kept with your personal items when not in use.

Questions? If you have questions about whether an item you want to bring is appropriate, please call us at 1-877-615-2722 (ARCA).

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