Frequently Asked Questions

What should I bring to treatment?

Turning Point Staff

• State issued driver’s license, photo ID or birth certificate
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Soap
• Shampoo
• Disposable razors
• Hairdryer/curling iron
• Feminine products
• No aerosol hairsprays - pump spray only
• Telephone calling card

Please bring comfortable clothing that will be seasonally appropriate. (No short-shorts, short skirts, low cut tops or shirts with beer/drug signs.) You will be going outside to meetings and for walks. Nighttime attire should include a robe and slippers. Also, include lounging clothes such as sweatpants, sweatshirts, and t-shirts. Laundry facilities are available at the Center. You should also bring envelopes, stationery, and stamps for writing friends and relatives. A small amount of money will be needed for incidentals, pay phone and vending machines.

The following items should be left at home:

• Tape players
• Small tvs
• Non-prescription medications
• Sharp instruments (knives, etc.)
• Cell phones
• Pagers
• Radios
• Valuable jewelry
• Alcohol based items including shaving lotion and deodorant

For more information, call the admissions department at 814.437.1750 or toll-free 888.272.8922.