TDCJ - Carole S. Young Medical Facility (GC)

State Prison

Last Updated: February 10, 2024
Address
5509 Attwater Ave, Dickinson, TX 77539
Beds
314
County
Galveston
Phone
409-948-0001

Young Medical Unit is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

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Located at 5509 Attwater Ave in Dickinson, TX, Young Medical Unit carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Young Medical Unit offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

The Young Medical Facility serves female inmates and comprises two components: the main unit with a capacity of 314 and a dedicated medical facility accommodating 141 individuals. It caters to a spectrum of custody levels, from G1 to G2 and Outside Trusty, with the medical facility specifically designed to meet the needs of all inmates requiring medical treatment. Spanning 43 acres, the facility focuses on providing comprehensive healthcare services and operational support.

The medical capabilities of the facility are extensive, encompassing ambulatory medical, dental, and mental health services available round-the-clock. Managed by UTMB, it serves as a medical hub site, offering specialized care including prenatal and pregnancy clinics, female hospice, dialysis, respiratory therapy, and physical therapy. The facility boasts an infirmary with 141 beds, including skilled care/assisted living beds and respiratory isolation rooms, catering to geriatric patients and those with specific medical needs. All services are conveniently located on a single level, with accommodations such as assisted disability services showers, wheelchair-accessible beds, and CPAP housing.

In terms of educational programs and additional services, Young Medical Facility provides literacy and pre-release programs to facilitate inmate rehabilitation. It also offers unique initiatives like the Baby Bonding Program and Baby and Mother Bonding Initiative (BAMBI) to support maternal and infant well-being. Other services include a faith-based dormitory, adult education programs, peer education, chaplaincy services, and the GO KIDS Initiative, promoting holistic inmate development.

Community engagement is another facet of Young Medical Facility's operations, with inmates participating in various community work projects, offering services to city and county agencies, and collaborating with organizations like Habitat for Humanity. Volunteer initiatives encompass substance abuse education, life skills training, parent support programs, victim awareness efforts, and religious or faith-based studies and activities. These initiatives aim to foster personal growth, skill development, and social awareness among inmates, contributing to their successful reintegration into society.

Inmate Locator

Young Medical Unit maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

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Visitation Information

Young Unit Medical Facility - Visitation

Inmates who are currently located at the and are under general care are allowed visits on Saturdays and Sundays from 8am to 5pm.

Offenders who are on Hospice or classified as critically ill are allowed visits every day by appointment (contact the facility to schedule a visit). All visits are contact visits.

Regular weekend visits are two hours in duration special visits and visits to those on hospice will vary, contact the Young Unit directly 409-948-0001 for more information.

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