Mailing Address:
7819 N.W. 228th Street
Raiford, Florida
32026-3000

(904) 368-2500
FAX: (904) 368-2732

E-Mail:
fsprison@
mail.dc.state.fl.us

Warden:
John Palmer

Chaplain's Office
(904) 368-3000

Classification
(904) 368-3429

Health Services
(904) 368-3454

Florida State Prison – West Unit

County: Bradford

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Directions: From West (Lake City): SR-100 approximately 23 miles to SR-121 (Lake Butler), turn left, go approximately 6 miles, just outside town of Raiford turn right (east) onto SR-16. Go approximately 3 miles, cross New River Bridge. West Unit is on the right behind Florida State Prison. From North: From I-10 take Exit 335 (SR-121 South) approximately 19 miles to SR-16 East. Make a left turn and go approximately 2.5 miles; West Unit is on the right behind Florida State Prison. From South: Take US-301 to SR-16. Go west approximately 11 miles. The West Unit is located on the left, behind Florida State Prison. Please Note: GPS systems and mapping sites such as Mapquest, Bing Maps, or Google Maps often provide incorrect directions to our prison facilities using the physical address. Please use the above directions when traveling to this prison or click the map to the right of this page. 

Historical Information: Florida State Prison – West Unit was established in July 1987 as a result of the merger of two satellites units (New River Annex and Butler Transient Unit) of the Reception and Medical Center. The West Unit was formerly known as the Butler Transient Unit and was opened in August 1975 to house the overflow transient population from the Reception and Medical Center. In 1991 the mission was changed to accommodate long term inmates. Prior to March 30, 2009, this facility was named New River West Correctional Institution.

Total Staff (on 07/11):   159

Facility Profile Information: Last updated 4/13
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Academic Programs:

• Inmate Teaching Assistant Program (ITA)
• Volunteer Literacy Program

Vocational Programs:

• Printing and Graphic Communications
• Plumbing Technology

Substance Abuse Programs:

• None at this time

Chaplaincy Services:

• Worship Services
• Religious Education
• Chapel Library Program
• Personal Growth Programs
• Spiritual Advisor Visits
• Special Events
• Holy Day Observation
• Volunteer Program
• Religious TV Reception

Institutional Betterment Programs:

• 100-hour Transition Program
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Anger & Stress Management
• Career Scope Assessment
• Fresh Start Smoking Cessation
• Law Library Program
• Library Program
• Narcotics Anonymous
• Ready to Work
• Sex Offender Counseling
• Sports Leagues
• Weight Training
• Wellness Education

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

• Cattle
• Cold Storage
• Forestry
• Garment

Community Work Squads:

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