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 without 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

Welcome to our website. I am Michele Panko, CASAC and have been working at Veritas Villa for 10 years. I began as an Intern on the Women’s Unit and stayed on to become a Counselor’s Aid until I began my counseling career with the Women’s Treatment Team. I find my work extremely fulfilling and rewarding helping women to start their lives over in recovery as I was helped 13 years ago when I began my own journey. I look forward to seeing you when you visit the Villa.