Vista Taos Packing Guide

Clothing

• Clothing for seven days. Laundry is available.

• Comfortable items like jeans, casual pants, sweatshirts, appropriate-length shorts, skirts, or casual dresses.

• Underwear and socks for seven days.

• Winter: layers, warm jacket, gloves.

• Shoes: flat-soled shoes or sneakers. Optional boots, sunglasses, hats.

• Workout clothes for the on-campus gym.

 

Toiletries and Personal Care

• Toiletries without alcohol: shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, mouthwash, lotion.

• Personal items: razors, nail clippers, brushes, hair dryers, curling irons, straighteners, hair ties, makeup. Sharp items are used only under staff supervision.

• Women: Please bring a 30-day supply of feminine hygiene products for your stay.

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Medications

• Prescription medications in original labeled containers.

• Over-the-counter medications and supplements must be sealed and unopened.

• All medications must be approved by the Medical Staff at admission. Non-approved items will be returned at discharge.

 

Tobacco and Vaping

• Cigarettes: Clients may bring a 30-day supply of cigarettes, which must be in unopened packages upon arrival.

• Vaping products: Clients may bring one 1 vape device, which must be unopened upon arrival, along with unopened cartridges sufficient for a 30-day stay. Multiple devices are not permitted. Sharing or distributing vaping products with other clients is not allowed.

• No chewing tobacco, pouches, pipes, or large cigars.

 

Other Items

• Paper, envelopes, and stamps for letter writing.

• Identification: insurance card, government-issued ID, and debit or credit cards.

• Prepaid debit card required for incidentals.

• No cash.

• Electronics and valuables will be stored for the duration of the Primary Program.