What to pack

FOR YOUR STAY AT THE VILLA:
The Villa provides a comfortable environment in beautiful country surroundings, located 2 hours north of N.Y.C.  The season of the year should assist you in determining the type of clothing you will bring.

WHAT TO PACK…
You will need the following: at least a week’s supply of casual attire – slacks, jeans, shirts, socks, underwear, alarm clock with out radio, if desired. All clients must bring insurance cards, prescription cards and a photo id.

MEN:  Permissible attire for males is shirts with collars, slacks and loose fitting jeans, one (1) ring, watch and chain.  Sweat pants, shorts and tee shirts can only be worn outdoors, or in the gym.  A bathing suit for swimming.

MEN MAY NOT WEAR:   Earrings, cologne, nose or body rings, hats.

WOMEN: Permissible attire for females is sweat pants, sweat shirts, jeans(not tight), tee shirts, stud earrings, one(1) necklace, one (1) ring, watch, dresses and long skirts below the knee, sneakers and closed shoes, boots with low heels and below the knee, and one piece bathing suit.  All women must wear bras and a slip if wearing a dress.

WOMEN MAY NOT WEAR:
Perfume, nail polish, hanging earrings, shorts above the knee, tight clothes, tank tops, low cut shirts or cropped shirts, spandex, leggings, stretch pants, bikinis, mini skirts or hats.

WOMEN SHOULD BRING:
Sleepwear, including robe and slippers.
Several pairs of comfortable shoes, sweaters. and / or jackets.
Suitable outerwear, including raincoat, boots and umbrella.
Toiletries, cosmetics, hairbrush, toothbrush, and shaving gear.  Non-alcoholic - solid creams best, all personal items such as cosmetics, soap container, clothing detergent, stamps and spending money. 

DO NOT BRING TO TREATMENT:  Cars, cameras, radios, stereos, musical instruments, tape recorders, I-Pods, CD players, cassette players, TV’s, food, gum, candy, cards, dice, cologne, mouthwash or scissors, books, magazines, beepers and cell phones, bedding or stuffed animals, tobacco products, lighters or matches. If any of these items are brought into the facility, they will be stored and returned at the end of treatment.


Effective July 24, 2008 Veritas Villa will be a tobacco free facility to comply with NYS OASAS REGULATION 856.

 

Featured Employee

My name is Matt Ryan and I would like to welcome you to our website. I am 25 years sober and have worked at Veritas Villa for 16 years. I am a counselor on the men’s clinical team. I presently work with the uniformed officers and union members that served at Ground Zero. I believe that unresolved trauma will ultimately prevent some people from getting sober therefore it needs to be addressed in a safe supportive environment in early recovery. I look forward to seeing you when you come to the Villa!