The Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison at Corcoran, located at 900 Quebec Avenue in Corcoran, California, has unique logistical features that families need to know about. Unlike most prisons where one address covers the whole facility, SATF's seven sub-facilities (A through G) have separate mailing addresses. Phone calls, money deposits, and visitation all follow CDCR's statewide systems, but there are SATF-specific details that matter. Here is what families need to know.
Contact and Location
SATF's main address for visiting and administrative contact is:
SATF - CSP Corcoran 900 Quebec Avenue Corcoran, CA 93212
Main phone: (559) 992-7100
Corcoran is in the southern San Joaquin Valley in Kings County, approximately 60 miles south of Fresno and 170 miles north of Los Angeles via Highway 99 and Highway 43. The drive from the Los Angeles area is roughly three hours under normal traffic conditions; from the San Francisco Bay Area, plan for approximately three and a half hours.
Mailing Addresses by Facility
This is one of the most important practical details for families at SATF: the mailing address for your loved one's letters and packages depends on which facility (A through G) they are housed in. Using the wrong address can delay or misdirect mail. The CDCR-published addresses are:
- Facilities A and B: P.O. Box 5248, Corcoran, CA 93212
- Facility C: P.O. Box 5246, Corcoran, CA 93212
- Facilities D and E: P.O. Box 5242, Corcoran, CA 93212
- Facilities F and G: P.O. Box 5244, Corcoran, CA 93212
Always include the inmate's full legal name and CDCR number on the outside of the envelope. Confirm which facility your loved one is housed in through the CDCR Inmate Locator before mailing.
Phone Calls
SATF uses GTL (Global Tel Link) / ConnectNetwork for inmate phone calls, the same system used at most CDCR facilities. To receive calls from your loved one:
- Create a free account at ConnectNetwork.com
- Add funds to your AdvancePay account using a credit or debit card
- Make sure the phone number you register is on your loved one's approved phone list — they add it through the facility's TRULINCS/phone system or through their case manager
Inmates cannot receive incoming calls. All outgoing calls are recorded and monitored except for privileged attorney-client calls. Phone access may be restricted as a disciplinary consequence, so maintaining good institutional standing helps ensure consistent phone access.
Sending Money
SATF follows CDCR's standard money deposit system. The primary approved method is JPay:
- Go to JPay.com and search for the inmate by name and CDCR number under California DOC
- Deposit using a credit or debit card — transaction fees apply
- Funds typically appear in the inmate's trust account within one to two business days
You can also send money by money order addressed to the inmate at their facility P.O. Box (see above), made payable to the inmate and including their CDCR number on the memo line. Processing is slower for mailed money orders — allow five to ten business days after arrival.
Email Through JPay
JPay also enables electronic messaging (a monitored email system). Both you and your loved one need JPay accounts. Messages are reviewed before delivery and responses from the inmate require JPay "stamps" (purchased through your account). JPay email is a convenient supplement to letters, particularly when you need to communicate something quickly without waiting for postal delivery.
Visitation at SATF
CDCR's standard visitation policy applies at SATF. To visit:
- You must be on the inmate's approved visitor list — the inmate submits the request through their case manager
- First-time visitors may need to complete an application and background review; immediate family (parents, spouses, siblings, children) are typically processed faster
- Check SATF's current visiting schedule through the CDCR website or by calling (559) 992-7100 — visiting hours at SATF vary by facility and may be set on weekends or designated days
SATF's On-Site Family Reunification Liaison
SATF employs an on-site case manager designated as a family reunification liaison. This is a staff member whose specific role includes helping families navigate the system. If you are having difficulty getting visitor list approval, understanding program updates, or communicating with your loved one's treatment team, requesting to speak with the family reunification liaison is a productive first step. Ask for this person by title when you call (559) 992-7100.
Parenting Classes and Family Programming
SATF's therapeutic community model includes a parenting program, which is particularly meaningful given the facility's population. Parenting classes cover child development, communication across distance, and preparation for an active role in children's lives after release. Families can support this programming by being consistent correspondents and by encouraging their loved one to engage with the curriculum's real-world applications.
A Day of Abilities: ADA Inclusion at SATF
In a notable community event, SATF Facility F hosted its inaugural "A Day of Abilities" celebration, an Americans with Disabilities Act recognition event organized by ADA Coordinator Raymond Chavez Jr. that featured sports competitions, games, and recreational activities for participants with disabilities. This reflects SATF's commitment to inclusion and its therapeutic community model extending beyond standard programming.