ALL CLIENTS AND FAMILIES:
Please review the first three sections on client dress code, prohibited items, medications, and school needs.
RESIDENTIAL CLIENTS AND FAMILIES:
Please review the lower sections for additional information on what to pack and what to leave at home.
Client Dress Code
Residential Treatment and Day Treatment
Clients are encouraged to pack and wear comfortable clothing. Daily activities include working with art materials, working with plants in horticultural therapy, and participating in sports and fitness activities. Temperatures vary in different environments, so sweaters, sweatshirts or light jackets that can be worn over a tshirt or tank may help you feel more comfortable.
Clothing requirements:
- Please bring/wear weather-appropriate clothing because some activities will be outside.
- Please bring at least one pair of tennis shoes / sneakers / athletic shoes for physical activity groups. These should be closed toe with a back (something other than crocs, sandals, or boots).
- Clothing (including pajamas or night clothes) should be appropriate and should cover the chest, torso, buttocks, and undergarments.
- Shoes and undergarments (bras, underwear, boxers, etc.) must be worn at all times outside of client private rooms.
- Shorts, skirts, or dresses may be no higher than 3 fingers-width above the knee cap
- Shorts no shorter than 3 fingers width above the knee or leggings must be worn under dresses, skirts, or shorter shorts
- Tops must cover shoulders and midriffs and must cover undergarments completely
- Night clothes or pajamas must be worn while sleeping.
Clothing items that are specifically prohibited include, but are not limited to:
- clothing (including pajamas or night clothes) with offensive language or that promotes or depicts drugs, alcohol, tobacco, drug paraphernalia, nudity, sexual behavior, violence, or hate speech
- tops that expose the midriff or torso including halter tops, crop tops, or shirts with open sides
- tops that expose undergarments
- tops with spaghetti straps
- low cut or open tops that expose the chest (male and female)
- pants, shorts or skirts shorter than 3 fingers width above the knee
- pants or shorts with holes or distressing that expose skin more than 3 fingers width above the knee
- sheer or see-through clothing
- pajamas or nightclothes outside of private client rooms
- shoes that lace up past the ankle, belts, steel-toed boots, and pumps with heels more than 1/2" (due to safety concerns)
- belts
- tights, hosiery, or stockings
- underwire bras (due to safety concerns)
- hair clips, barrettes, or bobby pins
- smart watches (e.g. apple watch) or fitness tracking watches (e.g. fitbit)
- jewelry (see below)
- acrylic nails
Skyland Trail staff may ask a client to adjust their attire if a particular item or style of dress conflicts with treatment goals and activities. Staff may remove or limit access to specific clothing items not described above that are identified as a safety concern.
Undergarments: Note that daily activities include exercise and sports. Clients who wear bras should consider packing supportive sports bras or activewear bras for daily wear to ensure comfort. Underwire bras are not permitted.
Jewelry & watches: Please do not bring jewelry. Clients may wear one pair of ear studs (value of $50 or less). If the client has other ear, nose, or body piercings, only clear acrylic studs may be worn while in treatment. Please remove other jewelry and replace with studs prior to admission. Ear gauges are not permitted. Leave all other jewelry - including watches, smart watches, and fitness trackers - at home.
Acrylic Nails: No acrylic nails are permitted. Please remove acrylic nails prior to your admission appointment.
If admitting to residential treatment: Please bring enough clothing for 7-10 days. Time for doing laundry is typically provided once each week. Please do not bring more than a 7-10 day supply of clothing as storage is limited. We provide washers, dryers and detergent for residential client use. Clients are responsible for washing their own clothes. Laundry baskets are provided.
About Laundry
Skyland Trail provides washers, dryers and detergent for residential client use. Clients are responsible for washing their own clothes with support from staff. All linens and towels will be laundered by staff.
Prohibited Items
Residential Treatment and Day Treatment
If these items are brought at admission, they will be returned to you immediately or destroyed. We are not able to store or ship them. Requests for exceptions must be submitted to the admissions team in writing prior to admission. Requests will be evaluated by the Skyland Trail clinical team.
- phones, tablets, gaming systems, laptop computers, kindles and ereaders, smart watches, Fitbits and fitness trackers, mp3 or CD players, sound machines, and other devices
- items with cords or batteries (e.g. appliances, string lights or lamps, shavers, hair dryers, curling/flat irons, waterpicks, electric toothbrushes, coffee makers, hot plates, toasters, microwaves, fans, heaters, etc.)
- spiral-bound notebooks or agendas not kept in learning lab
- pens, pencils, colored pencils, sharpies, markers, staplers, scissors, glue, paint, stickers, hole punchers, canvasses, ink, or other art supplies (Skyland Trail will provide items needed for activities)
- products that contain alcohol like mouthwash or hand sanitizer
- any products containing CBD, THC, hemp, Delta 8, kratom, or any other marijuana derivative
- cigarettes, vape pens and pods, tobacco products, or products containing nicotine
- street drugs; non-prescription vitamins, minerals, herbal supplements, botanicals, dietary supplements, or nutritional supplements; over-the-counter medicines like ibuprofen or aspirin; medication not prescribed to you; medications from compounding pharmacies (e.g. compounded hormones or weight loss products)
- weapons of all types including knives and firearms
- items with branding or imagery that depicts marijuana, tobacco, alcohol, or weapons or marijuana-, tobacco-, or alcohol-related items
- weighted blankets
- comforters, large blankets, extra pillows, towels, wash cloths (Skyland Trail provides) Clients may bring/have one (1) standard size pillow, one (1) small throw blanket, and one (1) stuffed animal or plushie.
- books over the quantity limit (2-3 coloring books, 2-3 word or number puzzle books, 2-3 books for leisure reading) or with content or themes not appropriate for a treatment setting as determined by Skyland Trail staff
- cleaning supplies (Skyland Trail provides what you need)
- food, beverages, or snacks - including candy and chewing gum - food and meal delivery services are not permitted except as approved and organized by Skyland Trail staff
- prohibited clothing items (see above)
- sharps, including but not limited to razors, scissors, tweezers, flossing sticks, wires, anything made of glass including mirrors
- jewelry other than one pair of ear studs (value of $50 or less) and acrylic studs for existing piercings
- acrylic nails (acrylic nails must be removed prior to admission)
- "squishy" fidget items or anything filled with gel or foam
- heavy objects that could cause property damage or personal harm if dropped or thrown, including decorative rocks, crystals, or heavy decorative objects
- fireworks, sparklers, candles, incense, and other products that require the use of fire
- staining or damaging substances including but not limited to hair dye, ink, paint, nail polish, body paint, henna, etc.
- sporting equipment including bicycles, skateboards, scooters, roller blades/skates, hover boards, footballs, soccer balls, bats/balls/gloves, lacrosse equipment, etc.
- knitting, crocheting or sewing materials
- cash and credit/debit cards and other items of value
- live plants or cut flowers
- pets or emotional support animals
- backpacks, totes, purses, or personal bags (Skyland Trail will provide clear backpack)
- limit books to
- water bottles that are opaque/not clear, made of glass, or larger than 20 oz.
- musical instruments, strings, and guitar picks – some instruments may be approved to be kept in the music room - please talk to admissions
- any item that belongs to a staff member or other client, any item that belongs to Skyland Trail and is not intended for client use, or any item that does not belong to you
- other items identified by the treatment team as risks to health or safety or inappropriate for a treatment setting
Medications
Residential Treatment and Day Treatment
At minimum, residential clients must bring a 7-day supply of each prescribed medication with them to the admission appointment. Clients are encouraged to bring the entire supply of prescribed medications you currently have on hand. All medications must be in their original bottles or packaging. After the admissions appointment, all client medications will be kept in the locked medication room in the staff office. Please see the prohibited items section for information about non-prescription and OTC medicines, supplements, and medications from compounding pharmacies.
What You Need for School
Residential Treatment and Day Treatment
Please bring what you need to complete your school work, including text books, workbooks, notebooks, agenda/organizers, etc. Please bring a list of passwords and login information for online classrooms or learning programs.
In adherence with our program's device-free policy, please do not bring personal or school-issued laptops, chromebooks, or tablets. Computers are provided in the education lab.
Many schools require summer work. If you are admitting during summer semester and your student has reading, practice work, or projects to complete during the summer, please bring that work to Skyland Trail on the day of your teen's admission.
Please do not bring pens, pencils, colored pencils, markers. Skyland Trail will provide these items.
Any spiral-bound notebooks or text books will be collected at admission and kept in the Learning Lab for use during learning lab hours. Skyland Trail will provide notebooks and journals.
Please put all materials for school in one separate bag and label the bag "school."
What to Pack for the Adolescent Residential Program
Below is a list of items to bring and to leave at home. If there are items not included on the list that your loved one wants to bring, ask the admissions staff.
Please limit your luggage to one bag of no more than 40 pounds.
Most personal items, including but not limited to toiletries, personal grooming items, and school supplies, may not be kept in the patient room and will be kept in a designated staff closet.
Clothing & Laundry
Please bring enough clothing for 7-10 days. Time for doing laundry is typically provided once each week. Please do not bring more than a 7-10 day supply of clothing as storage is limited. Don't forget pajamas/sleepwear, socks, and undergarments.
Note that recreation and personal fitness will be a part of your daily schedule. Please dress appropriately for active movement!
We provide washers, dryers and detergent for residential client use. Clients are responsible for washing their own clothes. Laundry baskets are provided.
Please note client dress code above. Do not bring any prohibited clothing items.
Personal Toiletries
Skyland Trail provides basic personal hygiene products such as shampoo, soap, toothpaste and deodorant. Most clients choose to bring their own preferred products.
No glass containers are permitted, and all products should be in plastic bottles no larger than 15 oz. Liquids (e.g. shampoo, conditioner, lotion, etc.) must be in original product packaging.
Clients may not bring razors, tweezers, scissors, flossing sticks, or other sharps. Do not bring mirrors or any cosmetic cases with mirrors.
Please do not bring shavers, hair dryers, curling/flat irons, waterpicks, or water flossers. Hair dryers will be available.
Tampons and pads are provided.
Water Bottle
Stay hydrated! All clients should bring a small water bottle to carry with you. Water bottles must be clear so that contents are visible, and may not be glass. Water bottles should not have any wire or spring components.
Decorative Items for Room
Note that nothing can be nailed to the wall. Clients may bring copies of photos. Photo frames should not contain glass. Clients may bring one (1) standard size pillow, one (1) small throw blanket, and one (1) stuffed animal or plushie. Comforters, large blankets, and weighted blankets are not permitted. Please do not bring anything valuable or irreplaceable. Please do not bring items that require cords, batteries, or fire. Please do not bring live plants or cut flowers.
Books and Entertainment
Clients may bring 2-3 coloring books, 2-3 word or number puzzle books, 2-3 books for leisure reading. The treatment team may prohibit some books with content or themes not appropriate for a treatment setting. Additional books and puzzle books are available for check out. Do not bring pens, pencils, markers, or art supplies.
About Musical Instruments
Clients are limited to one small instrument that must be approved in advance by the admissions team. The instrument may not be kept in the client's room. Drum sets and keyboards are not permitted due to size. Clients will have access to several instruments in the music room during music therapy times. Guitar picks are not permitted.