What to bring

Approved items to bring to Buffalo Valley:

A.   Casual clothing for 1 week (will have opportunity to go to church also), slippers.  Rain Coat/Umbrella, seasonal jacket/coat

B.   Big Book, N.A. Basic Text, 12 x 12, other A.A./N.A,. Approved literature and Bible.

C.   Bath soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, laundry detergent/softener.

D.   Bath towels, washcloths, Shower Shoes.

E.   Brush, comb, nail clippers.

F..   Shaving cream, razor (can be electric if it has

a UL Approved tag on it)

G.   Clippers, hair dryer, curling iron (as long as  they have a UL Approved tag on them)

H.   Alarm clock (not clock radio), Pillow & Case

I.   Money or phone card for pay phones

J. Enough tobacco to last 3 weeks or money to purchase it.  [You will be responsible for keeping up with your own tobacco products while in the program.  BVI will not reimburse you for any products lost or stolen.]

K. Parole/probation officer’s name, address and phone number.  Complete address and phone of any person who needs to know you are here or may visit.

L. Thirty (30) day supply of any approved prescription medication and refills available for clients staying over 30 days.

M. Identification (homeless clients:  birth certificate and SS card if no ID) & Insurance Cards

Items to leave at home:

1.  Tape/C.D. player, radio, clock radio, headphones, tapes, C.D.s, etc.

2.  All outside reading material that is not on approved list.

3.  Knives, scissors, etc or any weapon.

4.  Personal hygiene items that contain alcohol.

5.  No aerosol cans (deodorant, hairspray, etc.)

6.  Medications on unapproved list, including Over The Counter medications and/or supplements you have been taking without a written prescription from your doctor.

7.  Expensive clothes, jewelry, etc. and/or large sums of money.

8. Technological equipment such as, cell phones, digital cameras, computers/laptops, palm pilots, pagers etc.

9. Perfume/Cologne/Aftershave