What To Bring / Not To Bring
What to Bring to Fairmount Behavioral Health System
Please bring the following important documents at the time of admission:
- Insurance card
- Pharmacy card
- Social security card
- Guardianship documents if applicable
- Custody documents for children and adolescents if applicable
Approved Items for Patients
- Appropriate soft-cover reading material
- Feminine hygiene products
- Three changes of clothing (washers and dryers are available)
- Basic toiletries and grooming aids
- Dental equipment such as retainers, invisalign, etc.
- Glasses, contacts, contact solution, hearing aids and batteries
- Slip on shoes and socks
- One set of warm outerwear
- Appropriate sleepwear and underwear
Items NOT Approved for Patients
- Alcohol or alcohol-based products
- Toothpaste and toothbrush
- Shaving cream (non-aerosol)
- Makeup without mirrors
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Blow dryers
- Shavers, curlers or flat irons
- Credit cards, checks, or cash
- Lighters or matches
- Outside food or drinks
- Controlled medications
- Weapons or protection devices
- Personal electronic devices
- Spray cans (aerosols)
- Cell phones
- Hats or sunglasses
- Clothing with inappropriate logos or designs
- Boots of any kind
- Sharps including picture frames, knives, nail clippers, tweezers, sewing needles, wire- or metal-bound notebooks or glass vases
- Musical instruments
- Nail polish or removers
- Disposable razors
- Toys, games or stuffed animals
- Pillows or bed linens
- Hangers
- Metal or glass cases, containers or objects
Here to Assist You 24/7
If a psychiatric disorder or chemical dependency affects you or a loved one, please call 215-487-4100. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to perform level of care assessments and answer questions on programs and admissions.
