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What to Bring

  • Your driver’s license, passport, or photo ID.
  • Insurance card.
  • A list of all your medications and dosages. Please bring all medications, or at least a 30-day supply, to ensure you do not miss any medications during your transition. While in treatment, authorized medications will be distributed from our local Pharmacy at an additional cost. If you have an advanced directive please bring it with you.
  • The names, addresses, and phone numbers of health care professionals, referents, family members, and anyone else you would like to have involved in your treatment.
  • Casual comfortable clothing that can be layered.
  • Hats and sunglasses.
  • Sleepwear.
  • Shoes for everyday use and for exercise; a comfortable pair of hiking boots may also be needed.
  • Workout attire, including gym attire and an appropriate swimsuit or trunks.
  • Shoes, shirts, and appropriate undergarments are required at all times. Dress codes are to be followed while in treatment.
  • Personal toiletries, including shampoo and conditioner, hairspray, mouthwash, body lotion, and sunscreen. All toiletries must be alcohol-free.
  • Electronics: An alarm clock (without radio) and hairdryer. Headset radios, CD players (without speakers), I-pods and MP3 players (no speakers) Camera (must be sensitive of others privacy) may be brought. Certain phases may not allow the use of cell phones or laptops, but these items may be brought and stored until use is permitted by staff.
  • We recommend you bring a limited amount of clothing (7 to 10 days’ worth of clothing, limit 2 suitcases and 1 carry-on as we have limited storage).
  • Laundry facilities, detergent, iron, and ironing board are provided at no additional cost.
  • A credit card, cashier’s check, personal check, or wire transfers are an acceptable forms of payment. Please contact Admissions and make any necessary arrangements prior to your arrival. Payment is due in full upon Admission.
  • Credit card information to be on file for any incidental charges. Medication will be billed by a local pharmacy and they will need a credit card on file in order to fill any prescriptions. You will also be responsible for any co-pays or visits to the doctor.

What NOT to Bring

  • Inappropriate Clothing: Clothing depicting drugs, alcohol, violence or sex. Excessively tight fitting clothes. Low cut, revealing shirts (no bare midriffs). Short-shorts (only shorts with a hem one inch above the knee may be worn).
  • Items of excessive value. Windward Way is not liable for the loss or damage of any money, jewelry, documents, or any other articles of unusual value.
  • Home furnishings; as all of our properties are fully furnished.
  • Electrical appliances:
    • Television
    • Kitchen appliances
  • Cosmetics that contain alcohol:
    • Alcohol free cosmetics can be brought from home or purchased locally.
  • Weapons of any kind.
  • Any unauthorized medications will be destroyed upon admission into the facility (i.e. Suboxone, Klonopin, Xanax, Valium, Ambien, Adderall etc).

*Please be advised any items deemed inappropriate or excessive will be shipped home at owners expense.

  • Five stars aren’t enough! I’d give Windward Way 10 stars if it was possible! EVERY person we worked with was not only professional but caring and supportive. The clinical staff are knowledgeable and provide consistent quality treatment. The administrative staff are efficient, friendly and work in a timely manner. I can’t say enough good things about Windward Way.

    — C. G.

  • I absolutely loved this place!! Didn't know what I was getting myself into but I would recommend this treatment center to anyone..the staff is very supportive friendly like family!! The groups are very informative and so helpful please please if you're looking for help with your addiction chose Windward Way!! ❤

    — Lisa B.

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3822 Campus Drive,
Newport Beach CA 92660

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