Northeast Florida State Hospital - Things to Know

Things to Know

• Tobacco Free Campus (no tobacco products are allowed)
• Cashless Society (Funds are deposited into the Mirage Bank on campus)
• Please leave valuable property at home.
• Upon admission, please keep personal belongings to a minimum.
• Many common personal items may be considered contraband (not allow on campus) or controlled access. Please ask if you are unsure about an item.
• Individuals are provided 3 meals daily along with designated snacks.
• Friendship Café is another food option, but items must be purchased with personal fund through the Mirage Bank. Indigent funds are available for those who qualify.
• Mail to and from individuals are encouraged. Postage is paid for by the individual  unless the individual is declared indigent.
• Personal telephone use is available on a limited basis (outside treatment hours). Cellphones are not allowed.
• We encourage families to contact the Social Services Department prior to visiting their loved ones.
• Basic toiletry supplies, laundry soap and clothing are provided by the hospital.
• Barber and beautician services are available on campus.

If more information is needed on any of the above topics, please contact the Customer Relations Department 904-330-2227. You may also request a copy of The Standards of Community Living which residents receive upon admission.