The La Paloma treatment team reserves the right to prohibit, on an individual basis, items that have a strong potential of interfering with recovery.
All personal items will be subject to search by agency staff at admission, randomly, and following passes from therapeutic off-campus outings.
Approved/Recommended Items
Everyday Clothes
"Long Johns", gloves, hats, scarves for winter
Appropriate seasonal attire
Personal Hygiene Items
Approved Prescription Drugs – minimum of a 2-week supply of prescribed medications must be in appropriately labeled bottles (your name, medication name, dosage, frequency.) Fill any prescriptions prior to admission. Over-the-counter medications must be approved by a physician and will be dispensed and maintained by appropriate staff.
Picture Identification
Pharmacy Benefit Card – if no Pharmacy Benefit Card, sufficient money/credit card to cover medication costs.
iPods (No I-Touch)
Spending Money – money is locked in the office safe and amounts allocated according to treatment team approval.
Prohibited Items
"Short" shorts, tops that expose the midriff in any position, tops with straps, short shorts or skirts, revealing clothing, clothing with alcohol, derogatory, sexual or drug logos, clothing that promotes gang themes.
Weapons/pocket knives
Alcohol or drugs
Aerosol cans
Perfumes or toiletries containing alcohol Vitamins and health food supplements
