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Wheeler (WR)

ACA Accredited Unit Since April 2005

Unit Full Name:  J.B. Wheeler Unit

Date Unit Established or On Line:  March 1995

Total Employees:  127

Security Employees:  91

Non-Security Employees:  25

Windham Education Employees:  6

Contract Medical and Mental Health Employees:  Medical = 5; Mental Health = 0

Inmate Gender:  Male

Capacity:  576

Custody Levels Housed:  J1, J2; G1, G2

Approximate Acreage:  601 (Co-located with Formby)

Agricultural Operations:  Wheeler and Formby work in cooperation: Contract Farming, Unit Garden, and Security Horses.

Manufacturing and Logistics Operations:  None

Facility Operations:  Unit Maintenance

Additional Operations:  Scent-Specific Canines

Medical Capabilities:  Ambulatory medical and dental services. Telemedicine Services available. All services on a single level, including CPAP accommodating housing. Managed by Texas Tech.

Educational Programs:  Literacy (Adult Basic Education/GED), CHANGES/Pre-Release, Cognitive Intervention; Career and Technology Programs: Business Computer Information Systems I

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

Community Work Projects:  Services provided to city and county agencies, local organizations, and Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Volunteer Initiatives:  Employment/Job Skills, Support Groups, Religious/Faith-Based Studies and Activities