Directions to SCI Retreat
From The Philadelphia Area:
Take the Northeast Extension of the PA Turnpike (Interstate 476) North
to the Wilkes-Barre, Exit 105 (Old Exit 36), Route 115. Turn Left onto
Route 115 North, proceed to Interstate 81 South. Go South
approximately five miles to Exit 164 (Old Exit 44), Nanticoke, Route 29.
Proceed as described in "From Interstate 81"
From the Pittsburgh Area: Go East
on the PA Turnpike to Exit 226 (Old Exit 16) at Carlisle, then North on
Interstate 81, or East on Interstate 80 to Exit 260 (the Interstate 81
Junction). Take 81 North to Exit 164 (Old Exit 44), Nanticoke, Route
29.
Proceed as described in "From Interstate 81"
From the Harrisburg Area: Take Interstate 81 North to Exit 164 (Old Exit 44), Nanticoke, Route 29.
Proceed as described in "From Interstate 81"
From Interstate 81: Go West on Route 29 approximately six miles to Route 11 South, just after crossing
the Susquehanna River. Go South on Route 11 through
West Nanticoke. Continue South approximately four miles, where you
will see the Hunlock Creek Post Office on the Right side. Continue on
Route 11 approximately two miles, where there is a sign for SCI Retreat
on the Left. Turn Left, cross the bridge, and bear Right at the Y.
Area Hotels:
Best Western East Mountain Inn
2400 East End Boulevard
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
(570) 822.1011
Days Inn
760 Kidder Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
(570) 826.0111
Holiday Inn
800 Kidder Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
(570) 824.8901
Red Carpet Inn
400 Kidder Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
(570) 823.2171
Red Roof Inn
1035 Highway 315
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
(570) 829.6422
Visiting Information
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
The
Department of Corrections encourages you to put money on inmate accounts
electronically using one of the two following options:
JPay
Western Union
Please
remember: If your friend or family member owes fines, costs or
restitution, a percentage of any money you deposit (regardless if it is
electronically deposited) may go to paying his or her debt in accordance with
DC-ADM-005
How To Email an
Inmate
1. Go to
the vendor website that services the institution where the inmate is housed.
2.
Establish an account with that vendor and follow their instructions to create
an email.
3. All
emails are subject to review for appropriate content. After
review, the email will be printed on paper and delivered to the inmate.
4. Any
response from the inmate will be mailed out using regular U.S. Postal Service
mail. Inmates do NOT have access to any outgoing email programs.
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