Allowed Items

• A maximum of ten shirts which fit appropriately
• A maximum of ten pairs of pants/shorts, which fit appropriately
• Underwear
• Socks
• Two pairs of shoes (no laces), one of which needs to be athletic shoes
• Pajamas/shorts/T-shirts for sleeping
• Pillows, linens and blankets are provided, but residents may bring a personal comforter or blanket from home.
• Makeup (may be used if resident is on an appropriate level)
• Wireless notebook/journal, coloring books
• Warm jackets, gloves and boots will be needed for experiential therapies that occur outside in mountainous areas. Experiential therapies may include hiking or equine-assisted therapy.
• Personal hygiene items that are not alcohol-based (shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, body wash, toothpaste, cosmetics, chapstick, etc.)
• MP3 player that does not record audio or video
• Crayons, coloring books and writing pads are encouraged

Items not Allowed

• Clothing items with drawstrings, laces, cords or cinching devices
• Any items containing alcohol in the first three ingredients including hygiene products
• Mouthwash and anything in an aerosol spray can
• Chemicals such as cleaning spray or room deodorizers
• Substances in glass containers such as perfumes or beverages
• Potentially offensive articles such as pornographic literature; clothing with offensive slogans or ads for alcoholic beverages
• Personal razors (unless it’s electric and cordless)
• Personal electronics (cell phones, cameras, personal televisions, computers, tablets or gaming devices)
• Batteries, including button batteries in watches, toys, etc.
• Cans
• Jewelry of any kind
• CDs (unless used under direct supervision)
• Cell phones
• Chemicals, including hair care products
• All tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes
• Compact discs
• Compacts with mirrors
• Cords
• Electrical appliances
• Empty bottles of any type: glass, plastic, etc.
• Money, checks, credit cards
• Glass containers of any type
• Plastic bags or trash bags
• Gum
• Knitting needles
• Knives
• Liquids containing alcohol
• Medications other than those prescribed by personnel
• Metal combs, hair picks, hairpins, or nail files
• Pencils with any metal
• Pens
• Pins: safety or straight
• Radios
• Glue or paint
• Rattail combs
• Electric razors
• Scissors
• Sewing needles
• Spray cans
• Steel-toed shoes
• Tape recorders
• Three-ring notebooks
• TVs
• Underwire bras
• Weapons of any type
• Wire coat hangers
• Gang paraphernalia

We discourage bringing items of value, and we are not responsible for lost or broken items.

Mountain Youth Academy provides individualized, trauma-focused treatment to boys and girls ages 5–17. We strive to provide mental health and educational services that enhance the quality of life for at-risk youth and their families. See what Mountain Youth Academy can do for you and your family, call us today at 888-828-7393 for a confidential, no-cost assessment. You may also reach us by email at [email protected].