CONTACTING A CHAPLAIN
Valley State Prison main switchboard number: (559) 665-6100
When a death or serious event occurs in the inmate’s family, and the family would like the inmate notified, the following protocol should be used:
In the event of a death in the inmate’s family, the Watch Commander should be notified. He/She will verify and document the caller and the circumstances and contact the inmate’s counselor and/or mental health staff if warranted. The counselor will contact the Chaplain to help break the news and arrange a phone call for the inmate if appropriate.
Each Chaplain is stationed on one of the yards and is available most days of the week.
In case of a serious emergency you can contact the Correctional Counselor II for the respective
inmate’s facility from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
After hours contact the Watch Commander at ext. 5320. Contacting the Watch Commander is ONLY after normal business hours and for a dire emergency that cannot wait until the next day. Please DO NOT abuse these numbers.
A Facility is ext. 6008
B Facility is ext. 5384
C Facility is ext. 6509
D Facility is ext. 6508After hours contact the Watch Commander at ext. 5320. Contacting the Watch Commander is ONLY after normal business hours and for a dire emergency that cannot wait until the next day. Please DO NOT abuse these numbers.