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CCF in Uvalde
Jourdanton, TX | See other Texas rehab reviews
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Why did you choose this facility?
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It was by way of court order.I had a motion to
revoke warrant for my probation and when I
finally got picked up and went to court,it was
an option from the DA and my PO.It was a way for
me to continue on with my probation and stay out
of TDC. |
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Tell us about the experience - was it positive or negative?
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Everybody's term was the same in there,6
months,no good behavior.They would add time if
you got in trouble.At the time I hated it,but
looking back I met some really good people and
actually have fond memories.There were about 80
or so people in all.The males occupied much of
the facility,while the females had their own 3
or 4 rooms down the hall from us.They were very
strict about males and females,talking with each
other or even looking at each other.If you were
caught conversing with the opposite sex it would
certainly mean more time in terms of an extra
week to a month.There were 6 levels to work up
to your release.Level 1 lasted for 2 weeks,and
there was nothing to do,just like jail.Level 2
through 5 lasted 1 month each.On level 2 and 3
you started going to classes and working in the
kitchen for about 6 hours a day.The kitchen duty
was cool and I liked it alot,plus time spent in
the kitchen was credited towards your community
service hours.But even if you didn't have any
CSR hours to complete,kitchen duty was
mandatory.Level 4 let you go out into the
community around town and work away from the
facility to complete CSR hours.They had vans
that would shuttle you back and forth.On level 5
and 6 you got a real job,actually getting
paid.But your check was put into an account
until the time of your release where you got to
keep all the money.Well,they charged you
rent,charged you for using the shuttle service,
and for using the washers and dryers,but I still
left with a little over $2000.You could have as
many jobs as you wanted and on the weekends you
could find day labor around town.I worked as
much as possible to stay out of the center.Level
6 was 2 1/2 months long and the strictest
level.Any infraction on level 6 would be cause
for a set back.Visitations started on level 3
and furloughs started on level 5 where
family,friends,or spouse could pick you up and
spend a day with you outside of the
facility.Living conditions were alright,5-8
people per room,you had your own closet with
your own key to keep all your stuff.Starting at
level 2 they let you wear your own clothes that
you bring up there.The week was spent going to
classes and group meetings and couseling was
held on Mondays,Wednesdays,and Fridays.The
weekends were leisure,no classes.But classes
ended altogether on level 6.Group counseling
continued all through until release.All in all
it was positive,but the strict rules regarding
males and females interacting was a downside.You
could cut the sexual tension with a knife.Some
of us took our chances and wrote letters and
talked to the girls.They gave us 5 ciggarette
breaks throughout the day,6:00am,10:00am
(roughly),after lunch,4:30,and one after
dinner.The food was excellent,all three
meals.Theres recreation times throughout the
week,all weekend where you can watch
tv,dvds,play basketball,baseball,volleyball,and
horseshoes.They also have a garden that you work
in,witch some people hated but I liked. |
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Do you feel the program was successful?
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It could have been if I was ready to change back
then.This was in 2005.But some things I learned
there I do use in my daily life,in that sense it
was a success. |
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What advice would you give somebody considering going to this facility?
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Bring plenty of cigarettes,a few cartons(if you
smoke),bring plenty of laundry detergent,writing
paper and envelopes,toothpaste,and soap because
they don't let you recieve anymore from
home.When you get visits they let your loved
ones bring you more clothes and books,but
nothing else.Other than that,stay out of
trouble.The guards(called RSs for Resident
Supervisor) are all cool and laid back.There are
several rules but they are easy to obey.Oh,and
males should bring plenty of razors and shaving
cream.You have to stay clean cut and shaven.Be
prepared to always wear a belt and have your
shirt tucked in.Other than that it's a cool
place.
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