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What to Bring (and What to Leave Behind) When Visiting Debra K. Johnson Rehab Center

Visiting Debra K. Johnson Rehab Center goes much smoother when you show up with only what's allowed. Here's a quick checklist of what to bring, what to leave in your car, and how to handle baby items and vending cards.

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What to Bring (and What to Leave Behind) When Visiting Debra K. Johnson Rehab Center

Walk into the visitation area with just two things: your photo ID and your car keys (or key fob). That's it. Lock everything else in your vehicle before heading inside - otherwise you'll be walking back to the parking lot at check-in.

  • Photo ID
  • Car keys or key fob
  • Leave in your secured vehicle: phone
  • Leave in your secured vehicle: smart watch
  • Leave in your secured vehicle: wallet

Visiting with a baby or small child? A few essentials are allowed, but how you pack them matters. Diapers, formula powder, and unopened sealed baby food must go in a clear plastic bag so staff can screen them quickly.

  • Diapers (as needed), packed in a clear plastic bag
  • Formula powder (as needed), packed in a clear plastic bag
  • Unopened, sealed baby food (as needed), packed in a clear plastic bag

Do a quick pocket-and-purse check before you step onto the property. Phones, smart watches, wallets, and other personal items aren't allowed in the visitation area. Lock them in your vehicle from the start - you'll save time and avoid problems at screening.

Tip: Leave phones and smart watches in your car. Bringing them in could get you turned away at the door.

Want to use the vending machines during your visit? Handle it before you go in. Vending machine debit cards must be purchased or reloaded in the lobby before entering the visitation area.

What to Bring (and What to Leave Behind) When Visiting Debra K. Johnson Rehab Center

Security checks are standard at Debra K. Johnson Rehab Center. You'll go through multiple screenings, including a body scanner, before visiting. Staff may also search vehicles on state property, so don't leave anything questionable in your car.

Some items are a hard no anywhere on state property: firearms, weapons, drugs, and alcohol. If any of these are found on you or in your vehicle, your visit ends before it starts.

  1. Arrive with only the basics - bring your photo ID and your car keys/key fob, and lock everything else in your secured vehicle.
  2. Pack baby items the approved way - if you need diapers, formula powder, or unopened sealed baby food, put them in a clear plastic bag for screening.
  3. Go through the screenings - be ready for multiple security checks, including a body scanner.
  4. Treat your vehicle like it can be inspected - vehicle searches may routinely be conducted on state property.
  5. Keep prohibited items off the property entirely - firearms, weapons, drugs, and alcohol are strictly prohibited.

Warning: Firearms, weapons, drugs, and alcohol are strictly prohibited on state property. With body scanners in place, don't take chances.

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