Note: These are not Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) programs. DSHS is not affiliated with, nor does it endorse, these programs. This is information being made available to you if you choose to use it.
Family and Corrections Network can be accessed at: http://www.fcnetwork.org/
Family and Corrections Network is for and about families of prisoners. We offer information, training and technical assistance on children of prisoners, parenting programs for prisoners, prison visiting, incarcerated fathers and mothers, hospitality programs, keeping in touch, returning to the community, the impact of the justice system on families, and prison marriage. With over 150,000 visitors a year , this site is the gateway to practice, policy and research on families of prisoners.
Families of Incarcerated Loved Ones (FILO) can be accessed at: http://www.filotexas.org/
FILO was created in the fall of 2001 to strengthen, rebuild and empower families that have been devastated by incarceration and to reduce the generational incarceration.
Note: Similar organizations can be accessed by conducting an Internet search using the words "Incarcerated" and "Families."
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Information For Incarcerated Individuals and Their Families
Medical and health matters:
Medical and health matters within the prison system are handled by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and lie outside the purview of the Texas Department of State Health Services and local health departments. You may want to consult Chapter 501 of the Texas Government Code on "Inmate Welfare," which provides certain standards of medical care and requires that inmates be given access to a grievance procedure.
Please refer all letters, calls, emails, etc. to the Patient Liaison Program Services at TDCJ at the following address:
Patient Liaison Program
Health Services Division
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
3009 A Highway 30 West
Huntsville, TX 77340
Emails can be sent to: guy.smith@tdcj.state.tx.us
Family calls on all issues:
Family calls regarding inmates can be referred to:
Family Hotline
936-437-4271
Help for Families of Offenders at Texas Department of Criminal Justice can be accessed at the TDCJ Web site: http://www.state.tx.us/category.jsp?language=eng&categoryId=8.7
This Web page is a service of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. It offers information for families who have an incarcerated family member.
Other types of issues (medical or other issues):
The TDCJ Ombudsman can also be reached through email at: ombudsman@tdcj.state.tx.us
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