What to Bring

Preparing for Your Stay With Confidence and Peace of Mind

Coming to Tallgrass is a powerful and personal step toward healing. Many guests and families feel unsure about what to pack or what daily life will look like. We understand that arriving prepared helps reduce anxiety and makes the transition smoother.

This guide is designed to help you understand exactly what you need, what you do not need, and what will support your comfort, safety, and success during your time in the program.

Tallgrass is a home like environment focused on spiritual growth, structure, community, and recovery. You will not need much, and we keep the rules simple so you can focus fully on healing.

Essential Items to Bring

These items will support your daily comfort and help you participate in all activities.

Clothing

Bring comfortable, modest clothing appropriate for a 30 night stay. This includes:

Shirts and pants
Sweatshirts or light jackets
Sleepwear
Socks and undergarments
Comfortable shoes for walking or meetings
Seasonal clothing as needed

Personal Hygiene Items

We will talk about:Please bring basic toiletries such as:

All personal hygiene items must be alcohol free.

Medications

Bring any current prescription medications in original pharmacy bottles. Please notify our team during your admissions call so we can review these in advance.

Identification

Simple Personal Items

Optional Items

These items are allowed but not required:

Limited photographs of loved ones

Simple religious or spiritual items

A watch or small alarm clock

Weather appropriate outerwear

Items Not Allowed

To maintain a safe, peaceful, and recovery focused environment, the following items are not permitted:

Substances or alcohol containing products

Electronics

Guests may bring their phones, but they are stored securely to support focus and emotional stabilization.

Weapons or harmful objects

For the safety of all guests.

Valuables

Tallgrass is safe, but we encourage guests to leave expensive jewelry or unnecessary valuable items at home.

Food and drinks

All meals and snacks are provided.

Why Our Packing Guidelines Matter

To reduce distractions

Recovery is most effective when guests can fully engage in community, reflection, and spiritual work.

To provide emotional safety

A simple, peaceful environment helps guests ground themselves and reduce anxiety.

We understand addiction deeply because we have lived it

Limiting unnecessary items encourages consistency and focus.

To foster connection

Without electronics or distractions, guests bond more deeply with mentors, volunteers, and peers.

What Tallgrass Provides

We take care of all essentials so guests can focus fully on healing.

Comfortable lodging

A peaceful, home like environment designed for rest and reflection.

Nutritious meals

Prepared daily by our culinary staff with care.

Laundry facilities

Accessible throughout your stay.

All necessary recovery materials

Big Books, spiritual readings, and meeting resources.

Daily guidance and structure

Meditation, meetings, step work, and fellowship.

Emotional and spiritual support

Available around the clock from our staff and volunteers.

For Families Helping a Loved One Prepare

We know this moment can feel emotional. You want your loved one to have everything they need and to feel safe and cared for. If you have questions about what to bring or how to prepare, our admissions team is available to guide you gently through each step.

Families often find comfort knowing that once their loved one arrives, Tallgrass provides a nurturing, structured, and spiritually grounded environment.

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