Clarinda Correctional Facility Clarinda (Page County)Medium security712-542-5634286 Staff906 Inmates ± The Clarinda Correctional Facility was established in 1980 as an adult male medium-security prison to serve primarily chemically dependent, mentally retarded and socially inadequate offenders. The facility is located on the grounds of the Mental Health Institute. Numerous programs and services are offered at the Clarinda facility. The Special Learning Unit provides individual treatment for inmates who are mentally retarded, mentally ill, or socially inadequate. This unit also offers protection for persons prone to be victimized by other inmates. Intensive substance abuse programming, licensed by the Iowa Department of Public Health, is provided through the T.O.W. (The Other Way) program. T.O.W. offers many group activities through a “phase” system that uses principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. The program involves a personal examination of the reasons for abuse, obstacles to treatment, and special planning for release. Other programs and services are: computerized educational instruction, industrial arts, a series of social skills classes, special education for eligible individuals, and minimum and medium outside work details.
Clarinda Correctional FacilityMark Lund, Superintendent2000 N. 16th StreetBox 1338Clarinda, IA 51632(712) 542-5634/5635(712) 542-4844 FAXVisiting HoursMonday and Friday : 8:30 am-4:30 pmSaturday and Sunday : 8:30 am-6:30 pmTuesday, Wednesday, Thursday : ClosedMajor State Holidays : 8:30 am-6:30 pm