Helena PreRelease Center

Community Corrections-State

Last Updated: April 17, 2024
Address
805 Colleen St, Helena, MT 59601
Beds
105
County
Lewis and Clark
Phone
406-442-6572
Email
atenney@boydandrew.com

Helena PreRelease is for Community Corrections-State offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State Work Release facility.

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You can support your loved ones at Helena PreRelease on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 406-442-6572.

The Helena PreRelease is overseen by the Montana Department of Corrections and consists of six community-based programs that supervise both pre-sentenced and sentenced offenders, prioritizing public safety and cost-effective alternatives to incarceration. Working in collaboration with the Department's Work Release Center, located at 805 Colleen St Helena, MT, and other criminal justice agencies, the division oversees thousands of offenders in the community.

Helena's Prerelease Center operates as a 105-bed community corrections facility catering to adult men residing in Montana. The facility's primary objective is to facilitate a smooth transition for offenders from correctional institutions to independent living within the community. Individuals may be directly transferred from a jail to the Center, under inmate status, if the Montana Department of Corrections deems prison unnecessary or if the individual has violated community placement conditions.

The Center emphasizes four crucial areas for successful rehabilitation: employment, education, treatment, and connections. Employment is regarded as a source of pride, identity, and financial security, laying the foundation for a crime-free lifestyle. The full-time job coordinator actively networks with the Helena community to secure employment opportunities, with residents typically finding jobs within 7-10 days.

Educational programming is instrumental in fostering a brighter future, encompassing life skills and job preparation. Collaborating with the Helena Adult Learning Center and Career Training Institute (CTI), the Center facilitates GED completion and other educational endeavors.

Treatment programming at the Center addresses diverse needs, with a multidisciplinary staff offering a range of services. Expertise in chemical dependency, job development, and care management ensures tailored responses to residents' requirements. Specialized services include chemical dependency and mental health evaluations, intensive outpatient addiction treatment, cognitive behavioral therapies, anger management, parenting classes, and victim impact panels.

The appeal of the prerelease center lies in its progressive transition approach, aimed at reintegrating individuals into fulfilling lives and rebuilding connections with family and friends. The center's welcoming environment, convenient amenities, and modern setting facilitate a positive return to normalcy. Moreover, the Center's network with professionals, educational institutions, and community agencies serves as a bridge to a better future for its residents.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Montana. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Helena PreRelease Center.

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Visitation Information

Visiting hours for Helena PreRelease are subject to change, so it's crucial to confirm them by contacting the facility directly by phone. Please reach out to 406-442-6572, on visitation procedures, applications, or directions to the facility in Helena. Please note that visitors will undergo a thorough search before entering the premises, and personal belongings, including cell phones, are strictly prohibited. Individuals under probation, parole, or community corrections supervision must obtain approval from both their supervising officer and the superintendent before visiting, although such visits are not typically approved.

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