What to Bring (and What to Leave Home) When Visiting Mass Treatment Center

You'll need a valid photo ID to get into Mass Treatment Center - no ID, no entry. A state driver's license works, as does a passport, military ID, or another official photo ID issued by a state or federal agency (including certain government employee IDs).

Bringing life-saving medication or a medical device? Plan ahead. You'll need prior approval from the Superintendent, plus written documentation from a healthcare professional explaining why you need the item during your visit. Even with approval, declare it when you arrive and have your paperwork ready - they'll check every time.

1. Get Superintendent approval in advance - you must have prior approval to bring life-saving medication or a medical device.
2. Ask your provider for written medical evidence - it needs to be signed by a healthcare professional and document the need for the medication or device.
3. Declare the item at entry - tell staff you have the medication or device with you.
4. Bring the written approval every visit - you’re required to produce the Superintendent’s written approval each time you come in.

Call Mass Treatment Center before you leave home to verify visiting hours. Schedules change, and a quick call beats showing up on the wrong day. It's also a chance to confirm any facility-specific rules that might affect what you can bring.

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• ✓ Valid photo ID (state driver’s license, passport, military ID, or an official state/federal photo ID)
• ✓ If bringing life-saving medication or a medical device: written approval from the Superintendent (bring it every time)
• ✓ If bringing life-saving medication or a medical device: written medical evidence signed by a healthcare professional
• ✓ Extra time in your schedule so you can arrive early and still make it through entry procedures

1. Arrive early - give yourself a buffer, then confirm visiting hours before you head out since they can change.
2. Present your photo ID - staff will check it before you’re allowed to enter.
3. Declare any life-saving medication or medical device - tell staff at entry and have the Superintendent’s written approval ready to show.
4. Complete required searches - everyone entering secure correctional facilities, including visitors, is subject to a drug detection dog search.