What to Bring - Move-In Packing List

Pack light and practical. Confirm the house's own "what to bring" and
prohibited-items list before packing, because policies vary.

Documents
- Government photo ID (driver's license, state ID, or passport)
- Insurance card and any paperwork requested at move-in
- Current medication list: names, doses, and prescribers
- Prescription bottles for any medications you take (original labeled bottles)
- Important contacts: family, sponsor, treatment team, employer (as needed)

Clothing
- Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes for about a week
- Sleepwear and modest lounge clothes
- One or two outfits for work, appointments, church, or meetings
- Closed-toe shoes and one pair for activity or walks
- Light layers; laundry access is usually available on site

Toiletries and daily basics
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo
- Alcohol-free personal care products where possible (confirm house rules)
- Phone and charger, plus a backup charger if you have one
- Notebook and pen, glasses, and any small daily aids you use
- A simple alarm clock or phone alarm for morning routine

Money and valuables
- Small amount of cash for essentials; most spending happens by card
- Leave expensive jewelry, large cash amounts, and irreplaceable valuables at home
- Some houses offer a safe or lockbox; ask at move-in

Leave at home (unless the house confirms otherwise)
- Alcohol, drugs, paraphernalia, or any substance not prescribed to you
- Weapons or anything that could be mistaken for one
- Candles, incense, aerosols, or appliances the house does not allow
- Anything you would not want lost, stolen, or searched

Final tip: if you are unsure about an item, ask before you pack it.