What to Bring

Knowing what to pack ahead of time makes arriving for residential treatment less stressful, and at Burkwood Treatment Center in Hudson, Wisconsin, we aim to eliminate as much stress as possible so that you can focus on beginning to receive the care you need.  

This page explains what to bring with you, which items are optional, and which items are not permitted at our residential rehab center. If you have questions about anything or if there is something not listed here that you are unsure about, please contact our team at your convenience. 

What Should I Bring?

Plan to bring the following items with you on your first day: 

  • Photo identification and insurance card 
  • Hygiene supplies (see full list below) 
  • A 10- to 14-day supply of your current medications, along with any doctor’s orders 
  • Approximately 1 ½ weeks’ worth of clothing 

Washers, dryers, and laundry soap are available for you to use throughout your stay, so you do not need to pack for the full length of time you will be in the program. 

What Clothing Should I Pack?

Use the following as a general guide when packing your clothing: 

  • Eight to 10 pairs of pants, leggings, or shorts 
  • Eight to 10 shirts 
  • Two to four sweaters 
  • Two to three sets of sleepwear 
  • One to two sets of activewear 
  • Socks, undershirts, and underwear 
  • A belt 
  • Shoes, including athletic shoes, sandals, and boots (depending on the season) 

We encourage you to bring clothing and shoes that work well for off-site walks in the nearby state park and for activities such as yoga, basketball, and volleyball. 

Pack for the season you will be here: 

  • Winter: A coat, boots, gloves, and any other winterwear items you would like to have 
  • Summer: Shorts, walking or hiking shoes, and a cap 
  • Spring and fall: Clothing you can layer and footwear suited for wet or muddy trails 

What Hygiene Supplies Should I Bring?

Bring the personal hygiene items you use each day, such as: 

  • Shampoo and conditioner 
  • Body wash 
  • Deodorant 
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste 
  • Brushes or combs 
  • Any preferred feminine hygiene products 

What Should I Know About Bringing Medications?

Please bring at least a 10- to 14-day supply of your current medications. 

Our clinic can refill or adjust medications only after meeting with you, which usually happens after your first week.  

If you need to take any medication differently than the label directs, you will need to bring in a doctor’s orders. 

What Items Are Optional?

The following items may be provided for you, so you do not have to bring them unless you would like to: 

  • New, packaged bedding and linens 
  • Hangers (a limited supply is available) 
  • An alarm clock

What Personal Care Items Can I Bring?

Some personal care items can stay with you in your room, while others are kept in a secure office and made available to you when you need them. 

You may keep these items in your room: 

  • Electric shavers 
  • Hair clippers 
  • Hair dryers 
  • Nail clippers 
  • Nail polish  

These items are stored in the office for safekeeping: 

  • Any items with aerosol and pump sprays 
  • Aftershave 
  • Shaving cream 
  • Razors 
  • Nail polish remover 
  • Hair straighteners 
  • Curling irons 
  • Metal nail files 
  • Scissors 

What Items Are Not Allowed at Burkwood Treatment Center?

To keep our Hudson residential rehab center safe for everyone, please do not bring the items listed below. 

Electronics and smart technology 

  • Cellphones 
  • Laptops 
  • Tablets 
  • Smart watches 
  • Fitness trackers 
  • MP3 players 
  • Video games 
  • Televisions 
  • DVD players 

Substances and related items 

  • Alcohol-based or opened mouthwash 
  • Medicated creams, tinctures, essential oils, or witch hazel 
  • Unprescribed medications 
  • Hemp-based products 
  • Perfume and cologne 
  • Any illegal or scheduled substances, including alcohol 

Weapons and sharp objects 

  • Weapons of any kind, including firearms, BB guns, switchblades, and tear gas 
  • Pocket knives 
  • Sharp metal nail files 

Clothing and other items 

  • Swimwear 
  • Clothing that references or depicts alcohol, drugs, violence, or sexual content 
  • Electric heating pads 
  • Food and beverages 

If you use a vape, please call our team before you arrive to confirm our current vape policy and packaging requirements. 

For the safety of our community, food, beverages, alcohol, and any illegal or scheduled substances are disposed of on arrival and cannot be returned. Disposing of these substances is not a service we provide, but we cannot allow them to remain on our campus. 

Please note that our staff reserves the right to hold any belongings that are not listed here, or that arrive outside of approved drop-off times, until they can be reviewed during business hours.