What to Expect: Preparing for Your Residential Treatment Stay at Renewal Lodge
Whether you’ve undergone inpatient rehab before or not, we’ve prepared this short guide on what clients, families, and referents can expect from the residential phase of our treatment program.
What to Expect: Families & Loved Ones
Addiction is a disease that affects the whole family, not just the individual that struggles with substance abuse. Through our programming, we aim to educate, guide, and support families as they embrace their own healing journey parallel to their loved one in treatment.
Families and loved ones can expect the following from Renewal Lodge:
- Truth
- Compassion For The Entire Family
- Service Excellence/Field Leading Standard
- Detox Coordination & Visit
- Clear cut Verbal & Written Instructions For Intake Process
- Upon Admission/Immediate Counselor Introduction
- Weekly Verbal and Written Updates By Counselor
- Immediate Discharge Team Collaboration
- Medical/Psychological Weekly Verbal & Written Updates By Counselor
- Service Excellence/Field Leading Standard
- Family Program/Optional Continued Family Therapy
- Robust Alumni Engagement
- Availability
- Essential Products Are Available For Clients Via Weekly Shopping By Staff
What to Expect: Referents
There are all kinds of professionals that refer their clients and patients to our inpatient rehab program. From doctors to family advisors, we’re experienced with working directly with referents to make measurable progress towards sobriety.
- Detox/Verbal & Written Updates
- No Admission Without Referent ROI From Client
- Seamless Facility Admission
- Forward Thinking
- Service Excellence/Field Leading Standard
- Clinical Collaboration
- Medical/Psychological Weekly Verbal & Written Updates By Counselor
- Weekly Verbal & Written Updates
- Family Program Updates
- Discharge Planning Collaboration
- Robust Alumni Engagement
- Availability
Preparing for Residential Treatment: What Should You Bring?
The short-term residential phase of our program is a significant step in the recovery journey. We want to ensure that you have everything you need for a comfortable and focused treatment experience.
We suggest that clients bring with them about two weeks worth of clothing and personal hygiene products. Upon admission, each client will receive clean bedding and a towel.
Below, we’ve outlined some guidance on various considerations for your treatment stay. Remember, simplicity is key. Try to avoid packing items that might serve as an unnecessary distraction.
Only Prescribed Medications
Only medications prescribed by a doctor and in the original bottle are permitted. Make sure that the dosage is accurate on the prescription bottle. Over the counter medications with a doctor’s written prescription are permitted. Medications without a doctor’s prescription will be mailed home at the client’s expense.
Leave Valuables at Home
We encourage clients to leave all valuables at home. Renewal Lodge reserves the right to send home any valuables that may be a distraction to the client or to any other clients in treatment. Alcohol can not be the first ingredient in any products. No aerosol products allowed.
Two Weeks Worth of Clothing
- Bathing Suits (one piece)
- Belts
- Bras (for women)
- Hats
- Pajamas
- Pants
- Shirts (Only with sleeves)
- Shoes (2″ heels or less)
- Sneakers
- House Shoes
- Shower Shoes
- Shorts/Capris
- Skirts or Dresses
- Socks
- Socks
- Sweatpants
- Sweatshirts/Sweaters
- Underwear
"Our program is not not just about quitting alcohol. It's about establishing a life worth living."
Toiletries & Personal Hygiene Products
- Body Sponge
- Body Spray
- Body Wash
- Comb
- Conditioner
- Contact Lenses
- Contact Solutions
- Cotton Balls
- Curling/Flat Iron
- Dental Floss
- Deodorant
- Eye Cream
- Face Cleanser
- Face Lotion
- Face Toner
- Feminine Hygiene Product
- Gel/Mousse
- Hairbrush
- Hairdryer
- Hairspray
- Lotions
- Makeup
- Mouthwash (alcohol-free)
- Nail Clippers
- Nail Files
- Nail Polish
- Nail Polish Remover
- Q-tips
- Razor (disposable)
- Razor (electric)
- Shampoo
- Shaving Cream
- Soap
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Tweezers
- Washcloths (optional)
Additional Considerations If Needed
- Stationary
- Stamps
- Envelopes
- Sunglasses
- Watches
- Reading Glasses
- Book Bag
- Alarm clock
- Purse
- AA Big Book
- AA 12 x 12
- Spiritual/Recovery Books
- Luggage
- Lip Balm
- Gloves
- Extra Pillow
- Jacket or Coat
- Robe
- Bath Towel
- Pool Towel
- Scarf
- Water Bottle
- Any Tobacco Products
Explore Our Treatment Facility Centrally Located Outside Austin, TX
Renewal Lodge’s rehab program is located just outside of Austin, Texas. It is in a serene environment that helps reduce daily stressors so that you can repair, rebuild, and renew yourself.
