About Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison – Corcoran
Located in Corcoran, California is a substance abuse treatment facility and state prison that’s overseen by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. This program was designed to support inmates who have struggled with substance abuse.
Inmates will have the opportunity to engage in life changing counseling and life skills development so that they can complete their sentence and transition back into the community with relevant skills to help them succeed and stay sober.
To participate in the program, inmates undergo a medical and behavioral assessment and then will be referred to one of three treatment tracks offered through the program. The three treatment tracks include an outpatient program, an intensive outpatient program, and a life skills training program. These programs take anywhere from 14 to 52 weeks to complete.
The Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison have committed extensive resources to help inmates build the healthy habits they need to keep from reoffending or relapsing into substance abuse.
One of the ways they do this is by integrating family support within the program. There are improved visitation hours that make it easier and more accessible for families to come into the prison and visit their loved ones so inmates can better build a support system for their recovery.
With all three treatment tracks, inmates will have the opportunity to build academic and vocational skills. You’ll have the opportunity to finish your GED while engaging in counseling and therapy services. There are also programs in place for adults who have developmental or learning disabilities. Religious services are weaved into these programs too.
Some of the vocational opportunities include training in air conditioning and refrigeration, electrician skills, auto body skills, office servicing, plumbing, welding, and others. This way you’ll be prepared for an upwardly mobile career when you finish your sentence.
The Department of Corrections has partnered with community based organizations so that inmates can receive support for when they finish their treatment and are released. You’ll get to work with family liaison specialists who help address family reunification needs. Inmates will also get connected to case management services so that more specialized recovery needs are addressed.
