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Garza West (NH)

ACA Accredited Unit Since April 2007

Unit Full Name:  Garza West Unit

Date Unit Established or On Line:  May 1994

Total Employees:  401

Security Employees:  311

Non-Security Employees:  81

Windham Education Employees:  9

Contract Medical and Mental Health Employees:  Medical = 42; Mental Health = 5

Inmate Gender:  Male

Capacity:  2,278

Custody Levels Housed:  G1-G3, Transient

Approximate Acreage:  304

Agricultural Operations:  Regional Pest Control, Unit Garden, Security Pack Canines

Manufacturing and Logistics Operations:  Beeville Distribution Center; Mechanical Shop; Beeville Satellite Motor Pool; Freight Terminal

Facility Operations:  Region IV (Southwest Region) Maintenance Headquarters; Unit Maintenance

Additional Operations:  Offender Intake/Receiving; Narcotic/Cell Phone Detection Canines; Substance Abuse Screening and Assessment

Medical Capabilities:  Ambulatory medical, dental, and mental health services. Telemedicine, Digital Medical Services (DMS), and CPAP accommodating housing available on a single level. Managed by UTMB.

Educational Programs:  Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), CHANGES/Pre-Release, Cognitive Intervention

Additional Programs/Services:  Adult Education Program (upon availability), Chaplaincy Services, Faith-Based Dormitory, GO KIDS Initiative, Peer Education, Reentry Planning

Community Work Projects:  None

Volunteer Initiatives:  Literacy/Education, Employment/Job Skills, Substance Abuse Education, Life Skills, Parent Training, Support Groups, Victims Awareness, Religious/Faith-Based Studies and Activities, Family Visitation Center