We recommend packing at least 7-10 days worth of clothing, depending on the length of stay to be determined by clinical staff. All clothing will be worn with consideration and respect of others. Anything that depicts alcohol, drugs, violence, sex or gambling will not be tolerated. All clients are required to wear undergarments (i.e., bras, underwear) and not intentionally expose them while in treatment and at residences. A light sweater, sweatshirt or jacket is recommended while at our facilities as we do have air conditioning. 

All clients must wear appropriate footwear at all times. Sneakers, flip flops and flat soled shoes are recommended and absolutely no bare feet in the common areas. We do have a swimming pool at the Detox facility and we prefer all clients bring respectable swimwear, even though we are in South Florida, no thong and boy short type bathing suits for both women and men will be allowed. 

Recovery Institute of South Florida does have laundry facilities on properties available to all clients. We also supply the laundry detergent, all washers and dryers are free to use for clients. 

All towels, bed linen, blankets, and pillows are supplied. If a client prefers to bring their own pillow, they can take it on the plane with them and keep it in their lap as to not use space in their suitcase. 
 

Clients may also bring the following: 
 

• Reading materials of a non-controversial nature. Materials containing violence, nudity or glorification of drug/alcohol abuse will not be permitted. 
   

• A MP3 player or a Walkman radio with headphones to play music. RISF is not responsible for damages/loss to your electronic items. Devices with internet access or cameras on them will not be allowed due to federal privacy laws. 
   

• A cell phone to contact our transportation department upon arrival at the airport but they WILL be kept in the facility safe while the client is in treatment. Staff members will allow access to phones to acquire numbers only. While in treatment clients will be permitted to use the facility phones free of charge at designated times. 
   

 

Please find below a list of items that are not permitted.

 

• Personal laptops or other internet accessible devices will not be permitted but there will be limited use of the facility computers (for bill paying only) with supervision, after a brief evaluation period.
   

• Firearms, knives, fireworks or any other item they may cause harm or damage to another person or property of Recovery Institute of South Florida.

 

 

Any further questions or concerns about items listed or not listed here may be directed to the Admissions Department at 954-960-7094.