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Inmate Programs

The Garfield County Detentions Facility offers a number of voluntary Inmate Programs facilitated by volunteers. These individuals make it their goal to provide Inmates with essential skills, alternative options, and opportunities to succeed when released. Many inmates come to jail in need of assistance with addictions, education, cognitive redirecting, and resource connections. These programs empower Inmates to make positive and productive change.

Studies show that Inmate Programs directly correlate with:

  • Reducing recidivism
  • Decreasing the number of conflicts and incidents of violence within the housing units
  • Encouraging positive decision making
  • Establishing necessary contacts with resources in the community

The following programs are currently offered to inmates

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous is available in English and Spanish

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

ACCI Lifeskills

ACCI Lifeskills is available in English and Spanish

“American Community Corrections Institute (ACCI) is an international evidence-based provider of cognitive life skills course and programs.  Our unique blend of curriculum includes cognitive restructuring, self-directed learning and a narrrative approach which helps individuals overcome their self-defeating thoughts and behaviors.”

Catholic Services

Catholic Services is available in English and Spanish

Volunteers will offer a variety of types of prayer: reading Scripture and reflection upon it, praying rosary, listening to recorded reflections or songs, offering communion to those who are Catholic. Priest is available for confession upon request.

Celebrate Recovery Inside

Celebrate Recovery is available in English and Spanish

Celebrate Recovery is a biblical and balanced program that helps us overcome our hurts, hang-ups, and habits. It is based on the actual words of Jesus rather than psychological theory.

Discovery Circle

Discovery Cafe’s Recovery Circle is available in English 

“Our goal is to provide a uniquely holistic full-service program that supports the homeless, addicted, and disenfranchised individuals by offering everything they need in one place to move themselves from crisis to dignity and independence.”

Discovery Labs

Discovery Cafe’s Discovery Labs is available in English

“Discovery Labs are designed to provide immersive, focused learning experiences on specific topics beneficial to personal growth and reintegration. These sessions foster exploration and deeper understanding of various interests, encourage the building of relationships among peers with similar interests, and offer a unique setting distinct from traditional Discovery Group environments.”

Isaiah 61 Discipleship

Isaiah 61 Discipleship is available in English and Spanish 

“The focus of this program is to promote life transformation through the study of God’s word. The participants will discover, and study basic and important faith principles rooted in Scripture.”

JBBS (Jail Based Behavioral Services)

JBBS is available in English with Spanish & other language accommodations 

“To carry out the JBBS Program, sheriff departments may partner with local community provider(s) who can demonstrate the ability to provide services within the jail, and the capacity to provide or link individuals releasing from jail to free or low cost services in the community. This approach should result in shorter jail sentences and decreased recidivism through better identification and treatment of behavioral health needs.”

Jehovah’s Witness Bible Study

Jehovah’s Witness Bible Study is available in English and Spanish 

Jehovah’s Witness Bible study is provided in a way that is topical and adaptable to individual needs.

New Creation Church’s Non-Denominational Services

New Creation Church’s Non-Denominations Services available in English and Spanish 

Leads a group discussion on Bible Study using the New King James Bible, and then leads prayer.

Mindfulness for Mental Health

Mindfulness for Mental Health is available in English

“A psycho-educational approach that teaches individuals how to develop present-moment awareness and emotional regulation skills. Through guided mindfulness practices and reflection, participants learn healthy coping strategies to better manage their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. This approach supports improved mental well-being by fostering self-awareness, reducing stress, and enhancing resilience.”

Red Sea Ministries

Red Sea Ministries is available in English

“Red Sea Ministries Bible Study is aimed at helping the Inmates at the Garfield County Jail find new life through Salvation in Christ and transformation through a deeper dive into the word of God.”

Rise And Restore

HardBeauty’s Rise And Restore is available in English

“Rise And Restore is a peer lead organization that uses evidence-based curriculum to help others initiate change and to reach a new level of recovery by empowering individuals through peer support and recovery groups.  The connection that is made on the inside will help bridge the gap to connect individuals to resources on the outside.”

Mindful Meditation

Mindful Meditation is available in English

“Mindful Meditation will teach various meditation techniques for stress, depression, addiction, trauma, and emotional distress. These techniques are meant to compliment other jail programs that encourage the inmates’ development of a healthy self-understanding and a pro-social outlook. The ultimate goal of this program is to give inmates self-regulating tools for the benefit of themselves and their communities.”

For more information regarding these programs or to volunteer in Inmate Programs please contact Charlie Pearce at [email protected] or via telephone at (970) 945-0453 ext. 1011, or click below for basic information.

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