How to Connect to a Friend or Loved One in Goose Creek Correctional Center
The is a prison facility located in Wasilla, Alaska. The institution, which serves as a medium-security long-term correctional center for male inmates, is designed to hold 1536 offenders.
While the facility has systems to ensure that inmates can contact loved ones, this is not always possible, especially if you lost contact with them before they went to prison. However, DoNotPay's Connect with an Inmate product can help you get in touch with a long-lost friend or loved one serving time in prison.
Where Is the Goose Creek Correctional Center Located?
is situated at the corner of Port Access Road and Alsop Road in Point MacKenzie, Alaska, in the Valley and can be accessed through the contact details below.
Physical Address | Goose Creek Correctional Center 22301 West Alsop Road Wasilla, Alaska 99654 |
Telephone | (907) 864-8100 |
doc.admin.services@alaska.gov | |
Fax | 907-864-8428 |
How to Contact Inmates at Goose Creek Correctional Center
Visitation
The institution allows visitation, although the days and time for such visits are determined by the housing unit.
Units | Day | Time |
A, B, C, G, H, and J | Monday to Friday | Between 8:30 am and 10:30 am
1:30 and 3:30 in the afternoon Between 7 pm to 10:30 pm |
D, E, and F
(Inmates yet to receive their sentences) | Monday to Friday | 8:30 am-10:30 am
1:30 pm-3:30 pm 7 pm-9 pm |
K
(Those in protective custody) | Monday to Friday | 9 pm to 10 pm |
The weekend visiting hours are:
Units | Day | Time |
A, B, C, D, E, and F | Saturdays | 8:30 am-10:30 am
1:30 pm-3:30 pm 7 pm-9 pm |
G, H, and J | Sundays | 8:30 am-10:30 am
1:30 pm-3:30 pm 7 pm-9 pm |
Offenders in protective custody are allowed visitors from 9 pm-10 pm. Attorneys are allowed video visitation only if they call 907-864-8100 ext. 8227 and schedule it at least 12 hours in advance.
Phone calls
Inmates at Goose Creek Correctional Center can only make outgoing or prepaid calls through a third-party provider. Phones at the facility are on once the headcount has been completed and remain active until 10 pm.
You can also address a letter to a friend or loved one serving time at Goose Creek Correctional Center to the following address.
Inmate Name, ID Number
Inmate's Box Number
Goose Creek Correctional Center
P.O. 877790
Wasilla, AK 99687
Mailroom staff can open, read and inspect all mail sent to an inmate, with the only exception being privileged mail such as those sent by legal counsel. The privileged mail may, however, still be read and inspected. You can also send photos to a loved one in Goose Creek, although they cannot be larger than "4x6" or contain explicit content.
How to Send Money to Goose Creek Correctional Center Inmates
- By mail You can send money to a loved one serving time at the institution by mailing a money order, cashier's check, or a certified check payable to the inmate. You just have to mail the money to the inmate's mailing address and include their name and I.D. number. Those serving time in the institution can only receive up to $500 a month.
- Drop the money in person You can also drop the money at the Goose Creek correctional center, where staff at the institution will process the payment to the inmate's account. Alternatively, you could use the self-service kiosks within the lobbies. They accept all forms of payment.
How to Send Packages to Goose Creek Correctional Center Inmates
You can also send packages such as books, newspapers, and magazines through services such as Amazon. The books must be new and paperback as rules do not allow hardcover or spiral-bound books. These packages must not contain insightful text or literature that depicts the inmate. You are also not allowed to send packages that show nudity.
Steps to Take Before (Calling/Writing To) A Prisoner
Knowing where your friend or loved one is serving time can help you reduce your phone bill as interstate phone calls tend to cost more than intrastate ones.
DoNotPay can help you locate your friend should you encounter some challenges. All you have to do is:
- Open DoNotPay on your web browser
- Choose Locate someone in the Connect with an Inmate tab.
- Provide details such as the inmate's name and the state and submit the request.
We can also help you write letters and connect to pen pals within the correctional system, even when you do not have the exact information on their whereabouts.
Difficulties You May Have Contacting Loved One in Goose Creek Correctional Center
Whether you are unaware of where your friend is serving time or are paying too much in phone charges, DoNotPay is here to help.
DoNotPay Can Help You Locate Your Imprisoned Friend
- Locate the Connect With an Inmate service on DoNotPay.
- Choose whether you want to locate a loved one, create a virtual mailbox, or send a personalized letter.
- If you want us to find your loved one, provide his or her personal details and the state they are located in. We'll then conduct a search on the appropriate state database.
- If you want to create a virtual mailbox, just provide your full name! We'll set one up for you so you can easily receive incoming mail from your loved one.
- If sending a personalized letter, tell us which facility your loved one is located in and what you would like to say to them. You can even include a photo! Your letter will be delivered automatically - just wait 10 days for it to arrive to your loved one!
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