The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health is committed to providing comprehensive care in a secure, confidential, and comfortable environment. We want our patients to be informed and engaged participants in their treatment experience. Read below for information on what to expect during treatment.

• Patients and family members are informed of approved personal belongings prior to the assessment (see overview below).
• Cigarettes (21 and older only), schoolbooks, and small amounts of money can be dropped off at the front desk for the patient.
• Home medications are checked by the admitting nurse.
• Controlled medications and substances are sent home or secured in the hospital safe.
• Special creams, ointments, and inhalers are labeled and stored on the medication cart if approved by the treating physician.
• Calling a patient requires a patient ID number provided to the patient during admission. The patient determines to whom he or she gives this ID number.

• Three changes of clothing (washers and dryers are available)
• Basic toiletries and grooming aids
• Glasses, contacts, contact solutions, hearing aids, and batteries
• Slip-on shoes and socks
• One set of warm outerwear
• Appropriate sleepwear and undergarments
• Curling irons
• Lip balm
• Flowers with the patient name and ID number in a plastic vase
• Unopened tobacco products

• Alcohol or alcohol-based products
• Outside food and drinks
• Controlled medications
• Personal electronic devices
• Cell phones
• Belts, shoelaces, clothing with drawstrings
• Clothing with hoods (jackets, hoodies, sweaters, shirts)
• Hats and sunglasses
• Clothing with inappropriate logos or designs
• Boots of any kind
• Sharp objects including picture frames, knives, nail clippers, tweezers, sewing needles, wire or metal bound notebooks, and glass vases
• Para cord items
• Jewelry with sharp ends (metal or plastic)
• Disposable razors
• Nail polish and remover
• Vapes, lighters, matches, and lighter fluid
• Musical instruments*
• Toys, games, stuffed animals (only allowed on the adolescent unit)*
• Money over $20
• Credit cards and checkbooks
• Pillows and bed linens
• Hangers
• Metal cases, containers, or objects
• Hair dryers (each unit will provide a hair dryer)

*Only allowed if permitted by the treating physician.

Call 864-235-2335 to learn more about admissions and permissible items. We are available at all hours to answer your questions or schedule a no-cost needs assessment.