CDCR – California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (SATF-CSP, Corcoran)

CDCR – California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (SATF-CSP, Corcoran) basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 559-992-7100

This facility is for adult inmates.

The inmates housed at SATF-CSP, Corcoran located at 900 Quebec Ave in Corcoran, CA are placed according to their custody level (determined by a number of factors including the past criminal history and the length of their sentence). There are ample educational and vocational training programs for all inmates, especially ones that show a willingness to learn new things that will prepare them for a better life when they are released. The mission is to promote and prepare the offender to leave in better shape than when they arrived, giving them the best chance to never come back and thus lower the state's recidivism rate.

The California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility has a primary focus on treating inmates who have substance abuse issues. The facility is comprised of multiple levels of offenders from level II to level IV. Education plays a major role at this facility, with programs designed to give inmates a basic adult education and GED. Substance abuse treatment includes therapeutic group sessions and NA/AA programs.

Every inmate in the general population is allowed to participate in a variety of work and training programs that are provided to teach the inmate a useful skill. Carpentry, HVAC, auto body/mechanic, electronics repair, masonry, gardening, upholstery, and welding are just a few of the vocational skills that an inmate can learn. Inmates are strongly encouraged to participate in these programs as what they learn can provide the inmates with a new skill set that can make it easier to find a job once they are released.

Mission Statement – The primary mission of the California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison at Corcoran (CSATF/SP) is to protect the public by ensuring those inmates who are remanded to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) remain in custody until they are scheduled to be released. CSATF/SP will accomplish this by employing the highest standards of “Correctional Professionalism” in the performance of our duties.

Protect inmates by ensuring the CSATF/SP properly classify and house them within Departmental guidelines, by holding the inmate population and staff responsible for adhering to Departmental Policies and Procedures, and fairly enforcing all law and regulations.

Provide the inmate population access to the Department’s Disability Placement Program (DPP), Developmental Disabled Program (DDP), medical, dental, and mental health services that meet the applicable standards. Work with medical staff to ensure competent, compassionate, and professional care is provided at all times.

Inmate Programs

• PIA: Food & Beverage Packaging
• Vocational: Air conditioning and refrigeration; auto body; auto transmission; auto tune-up; building maintenance; electrical works; electronics; masonry; office services; plumbing; small engine repair; welding
• Academic: Adult Basic Education I, II and III/GED; Behavior Management Unit (BMU); Developmental Disability Program (DDP); Disability Placement Program (DPP); Independent Study; Literacy Lab
• Other: Religious services; Drug Treatment/Diversion; Alcoholics Anonymous: Narcotics Anonymous

DRP Programs – CDCR's Division of Rehabilitative Programs offers a wide range of programs for inmates. Check to see which programs are offered at this institution.

Family Liaison Service Specialist

CDCR provides through a contract with a community-based organization an on-site Case Manager as a family reunification liaison for inmates and family members, to assist with an inmate's pre-release preparation; and conduct Parenting and Creative Conflict Resolution classes for inmates. Please call the Institution to contact the Family Reunification Liaison.

CDCR – California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (SATF-CSP, Corcoran) – Visitation Guide
CDCR – California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (SATF-CSP, Corcoran) – Inmate Packages
CDCR – California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (SATF-CSP, Corcoran) – Parole Information

visitation Info

CDCR – California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility – Visitation

Visiting a CDCR facility must be conducted in a manner that maintains order, safety, and security of the people and facility. Failure to comply with the established regulations and policies may result in a warning or termination, suspension, or revocation of your visiting privileges.

Recommended Steps Before Visiting:

1. Read Visitation Guidelines to understand what you can expect and what is expected of you
2. Find out in which facility your inmate is housed
3. Schedule a visit online using the VPASS system
4. The day of your scheduled visit, check the Visiting Status to ensure the institution is accepting visitors

 Visitation Guidelines

• Guidelines for Visiting Adult Prisons 
• Guidelines for Visiting Juvenile Facilities

Refer to the Department's current policies and regulations in Title 15and the Department Operations Manual if you want to know more.

 Locate Inmate

Use the Inmate Locator to find an inmate and what facility they are housed in.

 Schedule Visit

Sign-up or log into VPASS to schedule an inmate visit. VPASS stands for Visitor Processing Appointment Scheduling System. Note: this requires creating an online account.

 Check Visiting Status

You can find out the visiting status of a CDCR facility in one of two ways:

• Call the Visiting Status Hotline at 1-800-374-8474
• Check the VPASS Visiting Status; locate the facility you plan to visit.

You should always do this the day you plan to visit, because visitation can sometimes be unexpectedly cancelled.