What to Bring and Not

What to Bring(*All items are subject to review by the staff)

The atmosphere at Samarpan Rehab is very relaxed and you should bring:

·   Two weeks’ worth of Comfortable casual clothes. There are no activities that you will be involved in that will require any formal or smart clothes.

·    You will be getting involved in exercise, swimming, and complementary therapies, so you should bring appropriate clothing for that.

·  We ask that females bring swimming costumes rather than bikinis and sunblock for summer months (a conservative one-piece only for women, and mid-thigh shorts for men). Swimsuits are not to be worn in the building at any time.

·  We would also ask that you have suitable nightwear, pyjamas or nightdresses, and if possible a dressing gown. Slippers, flip-flops or similar would also be a good thing to bring with you. One pair of athletic shoes, comfortable shoes (flats, etc.), and sandals – no heels. We prefer that all clothing is appropriate to the setting.

·    Sunglasses and a hat

·    Sweater(s) and/or a lightweight jacket

·    You are allowed mobile phones, chargers, iPads, MP3 players, and similar personal audio devices. Mobile phones may be used in your villa, but not on the grounds, restaurant, or therapy center. However, we do suggest that telephone calls, video conferences, or other means of communication are not scheduled at times that may interrupt your therapeutic day. If the clinical team felt that you were being distracted by your external communication to the detriment of your treatment, we might put in place certain restrictions.

·     Hair dryers/ and hair straighteners are also permitted.

·     A small backpack

·   Toiletries such as soap, shampoo, toothbrush/paste, body lotion, deodorant, sun cream, feminine products, brush/comb, hair dryer, and shaving items. All toiletries must be in plastic containers. Mouthwash must be alcohol-free.

·    Personal identification (e.g., driver’s license or passport)

·    Recent medical test records

·    The name, phone number, address, and email address of two (2) emergency contacts.

·  A credit or debit card for incidentals, supplements, medications, and outside medical costs. Clients are not allowed to have cash on them, and this will be placed into the center’s safe.

·    Alarm Clock

·   If a medical professional has prescribed you any medication, please bring it along with you accompanied by a prescription from the prescribing doctor. All medication must be brought in their original packaging or bottle and will be dispensed by our nursing staff – Any medication not brought in the appropriate bottle will be disposed of and no over-the-counter medications such as Advil, Tylenol, creams, etc. will be permitted.

·    Cigarettes: See guidelines for Nicotine Users below.

WHAT NOT TO BRING (*We reserve the right to deem any additional items not listed below as inappropriate during treatment).

Please do NOT bring:

·  Any alcohol-based mouthwash, cough mixtures, or energy-enhancing drinks (e.g., Redbull).

·   Computer games, game consoles, televisions, DVD players, or electrical devices such as printers or fax machines. There are communal TVs in each chalet for your use.

·    Sharp objects of any kind, sewing needles, scissors, etc.

·    Valuables such as jewelry, etc. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items

·    Food, snacks, gum, mints, beverages of any kind

·    Items containing alcohol such as mouthwash, perfume/cologne, aftershave, etc.

·    Any Chemical Liquids such as nail polish, and nail polish remover

·    Vapes (electronic cigarettes), chewing tobacco or similar products

·    Lighters and matches – lighters will be provided for clients who smoke.

·    Aerosol products including deodorant and hair spray

·    Alcohol and illegal substances

·    Firearms, weaponry, or any other supplies that would be considered harmful

·  Any attire with explicit messages or photos, revealing clothing that shows midriff, low-cut tops, tube tops, spaghetti straps, form-fitting attire, short shorts (shorter than mid-thigh) two-piece bathing suits for women, and speedos for men.

·   Clothing that is dry clean only.

·   Arts/crafts materials

·   Sports equipment such as ab-roller, weights, etc – we have a fully equipped gymnasium.

Books unrelated to treatment, glamour magazines, or sexually explicit materials

Nicotine Users:

· All cigarettes or rolling tobacco must be unopened and sealed in the original packaging. Any opened packets of cigarettes or rolling tobacco will not be allowed.

·  You are responsible for bringing your supply of cigarettes or rolling tobacco

·  Sharing of cigarettes or tobacco is not allowed.

· Cigarettes or rolling tobacco may only be used at the designated outside smoking area. No smoking indoors.

· Vapes or vaping are not allowed anywhere on the premises as they are illegal in India.

· No chewing tobacco, Gutkha, pan masala, or other chewable nicotine products are permitted

Important Information

·  Computer access is allowed between 6 am till midnight.

·  Laundry services are provided in-house by our staff twice a week

Samarpan is a caffeine-free facility - other than coffee and tea served at breakfast and until 11 am.