Serenity House of Monroe
Packing List
Clothing
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Maximum of 7 changes of clothes
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14 pair of underwear, 5 white t-shirts, (Colored t-shirts are considered shirts and should be included in count as regular shirts, 15 pair of socks, 5 undershirts/muscle.)
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1 dress outfit
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2 pair of pajamas
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1 jacket
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1 pair athletic shoes
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1 pair of shower shoes (Required)
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Clothes Hangers
Additional Items
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2 bath towels and 2 hand towels
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Twin sheets, comforter, and only 1 pillow
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Personal hygiene: Soap, shampoo, lotion, etc. (No more hygiene products that can fit in a small toiletry bag.)
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Necessary grooming items such as deodorant, hair care products, tooth brush, toothpaste, nail clipper, brush, comb, hair clippers, etc.
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Laundry detergent (Pods only)
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1 laundry basket
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MP3 player with headphones (Eligible to use after moving to Phase X.)
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Cash and/or gift cards (No more than $40 at a time suggested.)
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Bus pass
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Notebook, pens, paper, etc. and a book bag for carrying step work materials.
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Cigarettes, lighter. (Smokeless tobacco is allowed but only during designated smoke breaks and smoke areas.)
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Maximum of 1 pillow
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Stamps/envelopes
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Needed Documents (If already possessed)
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TB skin test or chest x-ray results
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30 day supply of current medications
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Valid State ID or Driver’s License
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Insurance/Medicaid card
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Social Security Income award letter
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Food stamp card or award letter
Items Not Allowed
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Candles, incense
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Cellphones will be stored until Phase 2
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CD and DVD players, laptops, personal computers
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Clothing that is not in good condition, including transparent and non-original alterations. Short pants are acceptable
Any product containing alcohol, including but not limited to the following:
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mouthwash, hand sanitizer, wet wipes, facial astringent, cologne, hairspray, body spray, lotion, body wash, rubbing alcohol, etc. AEROSOLS ARE NOT ALLOWED!
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No clothing promoting drugs, alcohol, gangs, violence, or any other offensive symbols or statements