Sanction Treatment Assessment and Revocation Transition (START) Program

Reentry & Treatment Facility

Last Updated: February 16, 2024
Address
801 MT Hwy 48 , Anaconda, MT 59711
Beds
88
County
Deer Lodge
Phone
406-563-7002
Fax
406-563-5069
Email
thettick@cccscorp.com
Mailing Address
PO Box 1389, Anaconda, MT 59711

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

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Satellite View of Sanction Treatment Assessment and Revocation Transition (START) Program

You can support your loved ones at CCCS - START on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 406-563-7002.

The Sanction Treatment Assessment and Revocation Transition (START) Program in Anaconda, MT, 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 Deer Lodge Sheriff's Department, the Montana 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 Sanction, Treatment, Assessment, Revocation and Transition Center (START) serves male residents and is operated by Community, Counseling & Correctional Services (CCCS), Inc., under a contract with the Montana Department of Corrections.

START formerly operated out of a retrofitted forensic unit on the state hospital campus at Warm Springs, Montana, with 80-bed capacity. A new $12.3 million, flagship, state-of-the-art facility was completed in August 2010. The new facility, located 6 miles northeast of Anaconda off Highway 48, has a 142 bed capacity plus an additional 10 beds for special needs.

The program offers an assessment/sanction center for adult males who have violated conditions of community placement including pre-release, parole, or probation. Since launching in 2005, START has maintained a 77% successful prison diversion rate, topping its initial goal of 50%.

START provides the security needed to hold offenders accountable for violating terms of placement while offering the assessment and relapse prevention services necessary to appropriately match needs with resources and determine whether continued community (and less costly) placement is possible or if the offender requires placement in a secure facility. MDOC's experience is that a short-term sanction serves as an effective wake-up call for the offender in violation of community placement requirements. The program has an average length of stay of 30 days with a projected maximum of 60-90 days depending on the needs of the individual offender and the determination of MDOC.

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 Sanction Treatment Assessment and Revocation Transition (START) Program.

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Visitation Information

START Center (Sanction, Treatment, Assessment, Revocation & Transition) - Visitation

Visiting Hours

Saturdays and Sundays 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Approval to Visit:

People wishing to visit residents at START must complete the CCCS Visitor/Sponsor Application and Background Investigation Authorization Form.

The form is also available at the facility or a resident may mail the form to you.

The completed form can be dropped off at the center or mailed to:

START Center
801 Highway 48
PO Box 1389
Anaconda, MT 59711

If you have questions about visiting, you may call the center at (406) 563-7002.

Visiting Conditions:

Visitors must give 24 hours advance notice of visiting. Children under the age of 18 must be approved in advance by the program’s director. No more than five visitors, including children, may visit at one time.

Visitors who are threatening or under the influence of drugs or alcohol are prohibited. In addition, visitors:

  • must bring a state or federal picture ID
  • are prohibited from bringing drugs, drug paraphernalia, alcohol, weapons, purses, bags, backpacks, cameras and cell phones into the center

Clothing requirements – undergarments are required.

The following clothing is not permitted:

  • spandex, shorts and revealing clothing
  • hats and caps
  • down-filled vests
  • clothing advertising alcohol

Visitors must agree to all the conditions listed on page 5 of the Visitor/Sponsor Application and Background Investigation Authorization Form or they will not be allowed visiting privileges.

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