Packing List

Additional items may be prohibited on a particular unit at the discretion of staff. Friends Hospital reserves the right to ban any objects determined to be dangerous.

You should plan to bring only:

• Three changes of comfortable and casual clothing
• Appropriate slip-on footwear
• Personal care items such as a toothbrush and shampoo

Items generally permitted on units but use is controlled by staff include:

• Mirrors or compacts
• Glass items
• Sewing needles, knitting needles and crochet hooks
• Aerosol cans
• Fingernail polish and polish remover
• Scissors, nail clippers and tweezers
• Perfume and cologne
• Medical equipment with detachable cords (Plant Operation must check all items before use)

Items that are not to be in patient possession at any time include:

• Weapons of any nature
• Alcohol or illegal substances
• Razors
• Cigarettes, cigars or any other tobacco products (includes e-cigarettes)
• Cameras or recording devices of any kind
• House and car keys
• Alcohol-based mouthwash
• Medications (unless ordered by physician for bedside use)
• Matches or lighters
• Safety pins
• Laptop computers, cell phones or personal electronic devices
• Belts, shoestrings, drawstrings or scarves
• Neck jewelry
• Hair dryers, curling irons or straightening combs

We’re available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide a confidential mental health assessment for you or your loved one. Call us at 800-889-0548, visit our facility, or message us to get started. In case of a mental health crisis, call 988 or seek the nearest emergency room.