Okeechobee Correctional Institution

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arhunt Posted: 08-01-2007 10:21 AM

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3420 N.E. 168th Street
Okeechobee, Florida
34972-4824

(863) 462-5400
Suncom: 761-5400
FAX: (863) 462-5402
E-Mail: okeechobeeci@ mail.dc.state.fl.us

Chaplain's Office
(941) 462-5400

Directions: Exit I-95 at SR-68 (northernmost exit in Ft. Pierce). Go west on SR-68 for approximately 25 miles to Highway 441. Turn left onto 441 and go approximately three (3) miles. You will see a Shell gas station on right. The Road to Okeechobee C.I. (N.E. 168th Street) is on the left. Follow N.E. 168th Street to the institution.

Historical Information: This facility was established in 1995 and houses adult male inmates.

Total Staff (on 1/07):   247

Academic Programs:

• Adult Basic Education
• General Educational Development
• Mandatory 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:

• Active T.D. Jakes Satellite
• Chapel Library Program
• Kairos Week-ends
• Prison Fellowship Quarterly
• Religious Education
• Worship Services

Institutional Betterment Programs:

• None at this time

Other Ongoing Programs:

• Anger & Stress Management
• Band Program
• Pre-Release Counseling
• Corrections Distance Learning Network

P.R.I.D.E. Assignments:

• None at this time

	Dept. of Transportation	Yes
	Public Work Squads	No
	Interagency Community Service Work Squads	No
	Contracted Work Squads	Yes