The kit
Kits by care setting
Every list is a starting point. Each hospital's nursing, occupational therapy or child-life lead approves the final contents for their unit. All items are new retail products.
Psychiatric hospitals
A discharge pack for the first days home.
Behavioral-health safety rules: no cords, drawstrings, laces, belts, underwires, glass, metal, aerosols, razors or alcohol-based liquids.
- Toiletries in small soft plastic containers
- Non-slip socks
- Clothing without drawstrings, cords, belts or metal
- Soft-cover journal and flexible pen
- Shelf-stable snacks
- Local resources card with 988
Hospital psychiatric units
A smaller pack sized for shorter stays.
Behavioral-health safety rules: no cords, drawstrings, laces, belts, underwires, glass, metal, aerosols, razors or alcohol-based liquids.
- Toiletries, soft containers only
- Non-slip socks
- Cord-free clothing set
- Resource card with 988
- Snack pack
Emergency departments
Ready-to-grab bags so night and weekend staff can hand one out.
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Socks and underwear
- Hygiene kit
- Snacks and water
- Resources card
Children's and adolescent units
Age-banded packs chosen with the unit's child-life staff.
Behavioral-health safety rules: no cords, drawstrings, laces, belts, underwires, glass, metal, aerosols, razors or alcohol-based liquids.
- Comfort item
- Activity book and crayons
- Age-banded hygiene items
- School supplies
Long-stay facilities
A move-in kit for discharge to supported housing.
- Bed linen
- Kitchen starter items
- Cleaning supplies
- Hygiene kit