Everything You Need to Know About York Correctional Institution

is a state prison for women located at 201 W Main Street, Niantic, Connecticut. The prison opened its doors in 1994 and houses around 1500 prisoners at a range of security levels. These prisoners receive psychiatric, dental, and medical treatment along with educational and vocational classes. You can use DoNotPay to connect with an inmate in the correctional institution. Learn about the same below.

Where is York Correctional Institution Located?

is located at 201 W Main Street, Niantic, Connecticut. There are three transport methods that you can use to access the correctional facility. The Niantic area is served by:

A train
A line 3 bus
A taxi service
If you live nearby, you can drive to the facility

Here is the location and contact information of the correctional center tabulated.

Physical Address	201 W Main Street, Niantic, Connecticut CT 06357
Phone Number	(860) 451-3001
Website	York-CI
Fax	(860) 451-3200

How to Contact Inmates at York Correctional Institution

There are three ways you can contact inmates at York Correctional institution.

You may visit the inmate
Call them
Send an email.

Before you visit an inmate, you must apply and have the request approved at least 72 hours before the visit date. Otherwise, you will not be allowed to see them.

Only two people can be allowed to see the inmate at any time. The visit takes a maximum of 30 minutes, and the visitor must arrive at least 15 minutes before they are allowed to see the inmate.

Electronic devices such as mobile devices are not to be used within the facility when visiting inmates. Packaged food is not allowed during the pandemic, and so are physical contact and embraces.

You can also call the facility at (860)-451-3001 during visiting hours. Inmates can only make calls to the approved numbers. On the other hand, you may send mail to inmates using the following address:

Inmate Name, ID Number

York Correctional Institution

201 West Main Street

Niantic, CT 06357

Sending letters is a great way to make awesome prison pen pals.

How to Send Money to York Correctional Facility Inmates

It is possible to send incarcerated individuals some cash. Earlier, one had to be on the inmate list of close friends. However, this changed, and anyone can send inmates some cash.

You can deposit cash to an inmate account, and the Inmate Trust Fund (ITF) will handle the money and ensure that it reaches the intended person. You can send cash using JPay electronic deposits, TouchPay Electronic deposit, Western Union electronic deposit, and U.S Mail.

How to Send Packages to York Correctional Facility Inmates

You can send inmates packages. However, the packages must be accompanied by a return address that the facility can use if the inmate cannot accept goods or is disallowed. Some of the things you cannot send include alcoholic beverages, USDA or government surplus food, and frozen foods.

Steps to Take Before (Calling/Writing To) A Prisoner

Determine the location of the inmate. This helps you plan your calls as interstate calls are quite expensive. DoNotPay can help you locate an inmate in seconds.

Once you have located their facility and location, provide the inmate's name and the facility. Then write to or call the inmate using the contacts provided by the facility.

Difficulties You May Have Contacting Loved One in York Correctional Facility

You may get into problems when trying to locate your loved one. This may be caused by a facility being in a remote place where access is difficult. On the other hand, if you consider calling them, the interstate phone rates may be too high, leaving a hole in your pocket. Besides, you may also not get a response even when you fill the request to visit.

Get in Touch With Your Loved Ones via DoNotPay

DoNotPay has a feature called 'Connect with an inmate' that enables you to locate an inmate at York Correctional Institution in a few clicks. You only need to link to the web on the prison product.

Then, please give the inmate's name and the state they are in. DoNotPay will locate them in seconds and give you the institution's name in which they are held. You can also use the platform to draft a letter to send it to them. The platform also allows you to set up a virtual mailbox to check new letters from inmates.

DoNotPay Can Help You Locate Your Imprisoned Friend

Use the simple process below to 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!