This page covers what Malvern Treatment Centers (multiple Pennsylvania locations) allows patients to bring at admission. Every rule below comes from Malvern Treatment Centers' published what-to-bring list, checked October 2026. Rules can change, so confirm anything you're unsure about with Malvern Treatment Centers admissions before you pack.
Quick answers
Can you bring mouthwash to Malvern Treatment Centers?
No. It isn't named on Malvern Treatment Centers' list, but the rule covers it: covered by alcohol-free toiletry rule.
Can you bring a cell phone to Malvern Treatment Centers?
Yes, with limits. All cell phones and electronics locked away during stay.
Can you bring your own pillow to Malvern Treatment Centers?
No. Do not bring pillows.
Can you bring snacks to Malvern Treatment Centers?
No. No outside food or drinks.
How much cash can you bring to Malvern Treatment Centers?
Yes, with limits. Small amount of money for vending machines.
Not allowed at Malvern Treatment Centers
Leave these at home. They are taken at intake or not permitted on the unit.
- Toiletries that contain alcohol: Toiletries must be alcohol-free; no items with alcohol in first three ingredients.
- Mouthwash: Not named on the list, but covered by the rule: covered by alcohol-free toiletry rule.
- Hand sanitizer: Not named on the list, but covered by the rule: covered by ban on alcohol-containing items.
- Aerosol sprays: Not named on the list, but covered by the rule: "Sprays" banned; hair spray must be pump only.
- Nail clippers and files: "Clippers" on do-not-bring list (type not specified).
- Personal pillow: Do not bring pillows.
- Blankets and throws: Do not bring bedding.
- Towels: Do not bring towels.
- Pens: Pens/markers on do-not-bring list.
- Outside food and drinks: No outside food or drinks.
Allowed with limits
You can bring these, but only if they meet Malvern Treatment Centers' conditions.
- Shampoo and conditioner: Bring 30-day supply; must be alcohol-free.
- Toothbrush and toothpaste: Listed under toiletries to bring; all toiletries must be alcohol-free.
- Deodorant: Bring; must be alcohol-free.
- Lotion: Bring; must be alcohol-free.
- Makeup: Bring; must be alcohol-free.
- Clothing: 7 days of comfortable clothing; no leather jackets or metal hangers.
- Books and magazines: Reading materials allowed; books and magazines will be screened.
- Cell phone and electronics: All cell phones and electronics locked away during stay.
- Cash and cards: Small amount of money for vending machines.
Fine to bring
- Comb or brush: Comb/brush on toiletries list.
- Shower shoes: Bring flip-flops for showers.
- Socks: Socks on clothing list.
Provided by Malvern Treatment Centers
No need to pack these.
- Feminine hygiene products: On bring list, but facility says it supplies feminine hygiene products.
- Notebook or journal: Facility supplies notebooks, stamps, envelopes.
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Recovery Ready is not affiliated with Malvern Treatment Centers. This page summarizes their publicly posted rules to help families pack. Malvern Treatment Centers' own staff have the final word at admission.