Everglades Correctional Institution

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arhunt Posted: 08-01-2007 9:14 AM

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1601 S.W. 187th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33185-3701

(305) 228-2000
Suncom: 479-2000
FAX: (305) 228-2039
E-Mail:
evergladesci@ mail.dc.state.fl.us

Chaplain's Office
(305) 228-2000

Directions: Take the Turnpike extension to Southwest 8th Street (SR-41). Go west on SR-41 to 187th Avenue (just past Krome Avenue). Turn left on 187th. The institution is approximately ½ mile.

Historical Information: This facility was established in 1995, originally as a mental health facility. Since then, it was converted to a major institution and houses adult male inmates.

Total Staff (on 1/07):  258

Academic Programs:

• Adult Basic Education
• General Educational Development
• Mandatory Literacy Program
• Volunteer Literacy Program

Vocational Programs:

• None at this time

Wellness Education Services:

• Fresh Start Smoking Cessation
• Wellness Education
• Weight Training
• Sports Leagues

Library Services:

• Library Program
• Major Law Collection

Substance Abuse Programs:

• Modality I

Chaplaincy Services:

• Chapel Library Program
• Faith-Based Dormitory
• Kairos Week-ends
• Prison Fellowship Quarterly
• Religious Education
• T.D. Jakes Satellite Location
• Way Home Bridge Builders
• Worship Services

Institutional Betterment Programs:

• None at this time

Other Ongoing Programs:

• Anger & Stress Management
• Lifer's Group
• CC Interactive Distance Learning
• Distance Broadcast of 100 hour Transition Program