FDC-Gadsden Reentry Center

Reentry & Treatment Facility

Last Updated: February 25, 2024
Address
630 Opportunity Ln, Havana, FL 32333
Beds
432
County
Gadsden
Phone
850-539-2440
Fax
850-539-2768
Email
gadsdenre.wardenoffice@fdc.myflorida.com

Gadsden REC is for Reentry & Treatment Facility offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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The FDC-Gadsden Reentry Center in Havana, FL, focuses on successful offender reintegration into society, crucial for effective crime control. With high recidivism rates, evidence-based practices tailor programs for medium to high-risk individuals, reducing repeat offenses. Reentry and Treatment Centers offer structured environments and various programs aiding rehabilitation and community reconnection efforts. Collaborating with the Gadsden Sheriff's Department, the Florida Department of Corrections, and sometimes the Federal Bureau of Prisons, comprehensive reentry services prioritize education, substance abuse treatment, and workforce development. Facilities assist officers in monitoring compliance and serve as alternatives to pretrial detention, considering cost-effectiveness and reducing overcrowding. Emphasizing individual needs, family support, and community integration, the center aims for holistic support, empowering successful reintegration.

The Gadsden Reentry Center, with a capacity of 432 male adults, is dedicated to facilitating the successful transition of inmates back into society. Through a range of academic, vocational, betterment, substance use, re-entry, and chaplaincy programs, the center aims to equip individuals with the necessary skills and support to reintegrate effectively.

Academic programs offered at the center include a 100-hour Transition Program, Adult Basic Education, GED Testing, GED Preparation, and a Literacy Program. These programs aim to improve participants' educational attainment and literacy levels, providing them with essential academic skills for future success.

Vocational training is also emphasized, with programs such as Electrical, Food Service Trainee Program/ServSafe, and HVAC. These vocational programs equip participants with practical skills and certifications that enhance their employability upon release.

Betterment programs focus on personal development and rehabilitation, including initiatives like the Gavel Club, Living in Balance, Men's Work, Thinking for a Change, and Victim Impact. These programs aim to foster positive behavioral change and promote self-improvement among participants.

Substance use programs at the center include an Alumni Support Group, Intensive Outpatient Program, Outpatient Program, Readiness Group, and Therapeutic Community. These programs provide support and treatment for individuals struggling with substance abuse issues, helping them overcome addiction and maintain sobriety.

Reentry programs offered at the center include 24/7 Dads, ARES Grant Program, Florida Hires, Mentor Program, and various chaplaincy services such as Baptism, Celebrate Recovery, Chapel Library, Communion, Faith-Based Studies, Meditation Classes, Mentoring, Non-Denomination Service, Prison Fellowship Academy, and Religious Diets (RPD). These programs aim to prepare participants for successful reintegration into society by addressing various aspects of their lives, including family relationships, employment readiness, and spiritual growth.

Additionally, special events are organized to provide participants with opportunities for recreation, socialization, and community engagement, further supporting their transition back into society. Through these comprehensive programs and services, the FDC-Gadsden Re-Entry Center strives to empower individuals to make positive changes in their lives and become productive members of their communities.

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Visitation Information

FL DOC - Gadsden Re-Entry Center - Visitation

Regular visiting is held on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (8:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time). Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. (7:15 a.m. CST) on both days. Visitors will not be processed after 2:00 p.m. (1:00 p.m. CST) unless authorized by the duty warden. Visitors will be allowed to park in designated spaces no earlier than 7:30 a.m. EST and 6:30 a.m. CST on visiting days.

Regular visiting is permitted on the following holidays:
• New Year's Day
• Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (third Monday in January)
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day (November 11th)
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday after Thanksgiving; and
• Christmas Day
If any of the holidays listed above falls on Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed as a holiday. If any of these holidays fall on Sunday, then the following Monday will be observed as the holiday

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