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Skyview Unit — family information

Full name
Skyview Unit
Type
Prison
Gender
Co-gender
Address
379 FM 2972 West Rusk, TX 75785-3666
County
Cherokee
Region
Region II
Phone
(903) 683-5781
Senior Warden
Larry Berger
Visitation
Volunteer Initiatives: Substance Abuse Education, Support Groups, Religious/Faith-Based Studies and Activities, Family Visitation Center
Medical
Medical Capabilities: Ambulatory medical, dental, and mental health services with 562 inpatient mental health beds. Medical care available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Telemedicine services, specialty clinics, and CPAP accommodating housing available. Managed by UTMB.

Source: official TDCJ unit page — always confirm visitation rules with the unit before traveling.

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