Thank you for choosing MECCA as your
substance abuse treatment provider. Please
read this guide to assist in your planning
and packing. We encourage you to call (see
contact numbers on last page) if you have
any questions.
You may bring
the following:
____ Medications: If you currently
are taking prescribed medication, please
bring a 30-day supply at the minimum. Staff
will review all prescription medication
during the course of your treatment stay.
All prescription medication must be in its
original container. Please bring any
over-the-counter medications you anticipate
needing. All medications will be kept in
secure storage, staff will assist you in
receiving your medications at designated
times. Please note
that we may be unable to admit you if you do
not bring a 30 day supply
____ Clothing: 7 days change of
clothes (no clothing with drug, alcohol,
gambling or bar slogans), plus pajamas, robe
and slippers. Due to limited space, please
minimize the amount of clothes you bring.
Bring clothes hangers if you wish to hang
clothing; bedrooms are designed with small
closets.
____ Personal hygiene items:
Non-aerosol, non-alcohol soap, deodorant,
toothpaste, shampoo, feminine hygiene
products, shaving items. Disposable razors
(no straight/removable blades), tweezers,
nail clippers/files, curling irons, and hair
dryers are allowed, these will be placed in
secure storage; use of these items will be
monitored by staff.
____ Alarm clock:
MECCA has alarm clocks you may
check out, you may bring your own if you
choose.
Please note: the alarm clock must
not have any CD or radio attached.
____ Phone card: If
you wish to make phone calls. Phones are
available for local calls
____ Fees: If you have insurance,
please bring a copy of your insurance card.
Financial assistance is available to those
who qualify. You will need to provide income
verification in order to determine your
eligible aid. This can be done by bringing a
current pay stub, unemployment information
and/or obtaining financial verification from
the nearest Workforce Center. Please bring
this information with you on the day of
admission. MECCA does accept partial payment
through food stamps. If you currently have
food stamps, you may wish to bring your
card. MECCA will also assist you in applying
for food stamps if you are eligible. You
will be expected to make payments while in
treatment, based on your assessed ability to
do so. As partial payment for the cost of
your services, please bring a minimum of $60
to pay on your bill.
____ Tobacco Products: If you smoke,
please bring a month’s supply as MECCA does
not sell tobacco products. The opportunity
to leave the facility to purchase tobacco
products will not be provided during your
course of treatment. Cigarettes must be in
unopened packs, and all other tobacco
products must be in sealed containers. It is
expected you will refrain from sharing
tobacco products with others during your
stay. This may be a good time to cut down or
quit smoking, our staff can assist if you
desire.
____ Physical
&
TB Test:
You are required to have a physical and
tuberculosis test conducted no more than 90
days prior to admission or within 5
days of admission. If you have had a
physical or a TB test recently, please bring
documentation. If we are unable to obtain
verification of a physical or a TB test
prior to admission, you will be required to
have one within 5 days. In our Iowa
City location, we will make arrangements
with the Iowa City Fee Medical Clinic; The
Free Medical Clinic will complete this
service for $20 for non-Johnson County
residents. In our Des Moines location, we
will make arrangements with Primary Health
Care; Primary Health Care will complete this
service for $20.00.
____ MP3 and other portable music
players: These devices are acceptable
provided they are absent the ability to
record in any way, including pictures,
videos, or voice. Devices with these
capabilities will be placed in secure
storage and returned when you complete your
stay with us.
____ Cars: If at all possible please
leave your vehicle at home as parking space
is limited. If unavoidable, we request proof
of a valid driver's license, registration,
and car insurance. Vehicles on MECCA
property will be searched by MECCA staff to
ensure safety.
____ Linens: Staff will provide you
with one set of linens and a towel and
washcloth for your stay. You are welcome to
bring your own if you would like more than
one set.
____ Letters: Please bring letter
writing materials, including stamps if you
desire to write letters during your stay
____ Money: MECCA will provide a
place to lock up your money, we advise
valuables are left at home. You may wish to
bring change for pop, and the pay phones ~
we do not keep change on hand for these
purposes. You may bring a phone card.
____ Cell Phones: Cell phone use is
not allowed while in residential services.
Should you choose to bring, please
understand your phone will be locked up
during your stay. You may request access to
your phone if you need to obtain contact
information.
____ Other Items: Space in our
residential unit is limited, please pack
carefully and minimally.
Due to limited space,
please be aware items
abandoned for more than two weeks will be
donated or destroyed.
The following items may NOT be
brought to MECCA:
- Weapons or tools
- Food or beverages, candy, gum
- Marking pens, white out
- Butane products, lighters filled with
liquid fuel
- Cameras
- Razors with removable blades
- Hairspray, perfume. cologne,
mouthwash, astringent, finger nail polish
or remover
- Drug paraphernalia
- Glue, paint
- Diet aids
- Glass containers
- Cell phones, pagers, computers
Additional notes:
- VISITORS: We encourage your friends
and family members to be a part of your
treatment experience.
Your counselor must approve all visitors
before visiting day.
In Iowa City, our visiting hours are
Saturday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
In Des Moines, our visiting hours are from
1 to 4:30.
If you have questions, please contact us
at:
Des Moines Residential: (515) 262-0349
Iowa City Residential: (319) 351-4357
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