Does anybody have a loved one at cvsp?

ever been there? how is the visiting there?

mine is too. pm me

My friend is at Chuckawalla. Never visited.

I Was Told That Visits Are Kick Back That They Let You Get Away With Alot Of Things But I Dont Know But That Is Next Door To Ironwood Thats Why I Know Because While We Wait In Line Girl Have Told Me. So Good Luck

Yes, I do. I have started a Yahoo group for the families of folks at Chuckawalla so that we can all lean on one another.
Charles was transferred there from Old Folsom and he hates it. They took away his hobby as he made wire wrapped gemstone jewelry, refuse to give him a native american package and the conditions there are insane! The dorms flood when it rains and the guys stand in raw sewage as they shower.
I can't wait till he gets the heck outta there!

My man is Ironwood and this past weekend was my first visit I've had with him there & since I didn't know the facility...I want to chuckawalla indtead-I can say they should put up a sign
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ISP THIS WAY"

LOL, but while standing in line at both of them I did notice the visiting center at chuckawalla is a lot friendlier or maybe more "easygoing" (is:visitors can wear flip flops, all the jewerly they like, underwire bras-from what I saw- I didn't finish "checking-in" of course since I dont know who I would end up seeing-LOL-but please dont quote me on that-what can be worn ect...)...ok Point is they seem more lienient.
But with that I was still able to see my man!

Converse,
That's funny--I'm glad you finally made it to the right place!
My man is Ironwood and this past weekend was my first visit I've had with him there & since I didn't know the facility...I want to chuckawalla indtead-I can say they should put up a sign
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ISP THIS WAY"

LOL, but while standing in line at both of them I did notice the visiting center at chuckawalla is a lot friendlier or maybe more "easygoing" (is:visitors can wear flip flops, all the jewerly they like, underwire bras-from what I saw- I didn't finish "checking-in" of course since I dont know who I would end up seeing-LOL-but please dont quote me on that-what can be worn ect...)...ok Point is they seem more lienient.
But with that I was still able to see my man!

when my man was at chuckawalla he never complained and our visit were
nice, I never had any problems there :thumbsup:

Where is chuckawalla located?

Hello,
Chucky's house is in Blythe, actually about 25 miles from the town of Blythe--and right next door to Ironwood State Prison. Blythe is 6 miles from the Arizona border on I-10

Where is chuckawalla located?

Oh okay thanks bunches. I figured I would check into it just incase. Since he is still in reception...we have no idea where he is going.

Jas

your welcome and if he gets sent this way let us know!!!:) We are a close group at ISP and CVSP.

Oh okay thanks bunches. I figured I would check into it just incase. Since he is still in reception...we have no idea where he is going.

Jas

Thanks so much...I am so exhausted the wai is soooo long

Waiting is the hardest thing to do in this entire process:( yet we all have become experts in this unfortunate task--I hope you hear something very soon:).

Thanks so much...I am so exhausted the wai is soooo long

Hello my man is at Chuchawalla. I think the visits are great you can do pretty much anything that you want to do . I am going there this weekend anyone else going on sunday. See you there

Is there anyone near victorville or los angeles that don't mind helping a sister to go see her man will pay for gas, food and board if needed please help me out haven't seen my man in a long tim and im missing him like crazy im stressed out without him please help me.,:D :p :o :confused:

Mine to! Do you visit him there? WHere do you come from.

my man is at chuckawalla. an body coming from sac or fresno area? Will pay for gas food and room to stay? please get a hold of me.

Hey all, Can some one give me information.

I am going out there in march. I am coming from connecticut, where do i fly into california or arizona? (which is the closest airport) and from there should i take the greyhound bus or is there other forms of transportation. I will be with him for 5 days.

can someone help me please?

I did 2 years at Ironwood with my husband and 9 months at Chuchawalla Valley. They were both ok. I never had any complaints about either one of them. Family Visiting was good also they get you in pretty quick. I dont know if the same officers are still there form when I was last there but they were alright. I know before I stop going they started passing out passes at the guard gate for the people going to Ironwood. But, if you were going to Chuckawalla they would send you through (well after checking your car). My husband is doing federal time now and although I wish he wasn't back in prison I sure wish he was back at Chuckawalla or Ironwood. he does too.
Good luck to you.

Its Such A Long Drive And Its Always Hot :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

Chuckawalla visiting is really pretty good the CO's are nice and they don't get nuts about the dress code, the drive out there is so long and boring, it seems like you will never get there. Yes it is also always hot. my brother is out now but he was at CHucky and then Centinela (which totally sucks)'

There is an airport in Palm Springs. I believe it is intenational so it should handle flights from Connecticut. I highly recommend going into Ontario though because your flight will probably be so much more cheaper. I would take a car and Ontario has car rental places there. once you leave Ontario you take the 10 I believe and it takes you straight to Chuckawalla.



Hey all, Can some one give me information.

I am going out there in march. I am coming from connecticut, where do i fly into california or arizona? (which is the closest airport) and from there should i take the greyhound bus or is there other forms of transportation. I will be with him for 5 days.

can someone help me please?

Hey ladies,

Whats been going on? Is anybodys man getting out of chuckies soon? Holla Ladies! We have to represent chuckies house :thumbsup:

How often do you get family visits at chuckawala. Also is the line really long in the morning to check in my husband is suppose to be transfered there and I just want a heads up. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

if i am not mistaken it is every 3 mths, i am not sure....i live on the east coast so i can't go as often as i would like..i don't know about the regular visits and the lines because i on do family visits. Sorry...but i am sure one of the other ladies will help you more with this question

My hunnie will be getting out May 26 right before our sons second birthday. He missed his first b-day so Im really excited.

My man was a "add-on" from Delano in March & is now a guest in Chuckies Place. He spent about 6 weeks in D yard & recently got transfered (again) to the F yard & the "Turtle Crew". Its supposed to be a good thing, for him.. But for me it just means more delays. I swear he' ll be ready for discharge by the time we are on the same page again (with our communication). I can't tell you how hard this has been, for me personally. I have not seen him since 12/31 in Wayside & have yet to be approved for a visit. He transfered before I got approval in Delano so I had to fill out another form. After waiting another 5 weeks for my approval I got a notice saying I was disapproved & need permision from the warden. Seems they need more info on a old felony conviction I took care of in 1994. They think I'm a ex-inmate & was on parole, neither of which happened. I've already got a copy of my crinimal record & sent it to the Correctional Capt along with a ex-felon request to visit to the warden. Hopefully they will approve me soon. I also have not talked to My Man on the phone since the night he made the chain from county (1/19). We don't have a land line & MCI blocked his call when he tried to use a calling card from inside. I miss him horribly & write everyday. I mail him something, cards/letters at least 5 days a week. I have done this since January religiously. Our letters are the only communication we've had for 4 months & the problem with that is.. His letters get to me in 2-3 days, my letters to him still take up to 3 weeks! And what really sucks is He is there for something we did NOT do & something we did NOT have while the ones who tagged us get to run free on the streets committing the very same crime like they are above the law. Sorry, I had to get that out (& there's way more). But if anyone has anything to share about Chucks F yard &/or the Turtle Crew, I'd love to hear it. We have a release date of 8/31/06 & it can't come fast enough (for me). Thanks to PTO for being my best friend these days.. You all "ROCK"

My boyfriend just go moved to Chuckawalla. I've never visited anyone their does any one have any info. to give me reg. visiting. I want to visit him soon but I'm not sure about the weather out there right is it worth it to go in this HOT weather!

My boyfriend just go moved to Chuckawalla. I've never visited anyone their does any one have any info. to give me reg. visiting. I want to visit him soon but I'm not sure about the weather out there right is it worth it to go in this HOT weather!
the weather is hot up in Blythe it should start to cool down by Oct. The heat is dry heat so it is not that bad:D good luck on your visit..

The weather is hot, but it is ok inside the visiting room. Up to now I have visited the D yard room, but this weekend, I will be going to F yard because they moved him.

If anyone wants to ride share, PM me...I am leaving EARLY Saturday morning, and staying overnight in Blythe for a 2nd visit on Sunday:)

Does anyone know if there is a greyhound that goes out that way and if so, is there a visiting center place that will pick you up from there. I hate to drive. I am coming from Modesto and my man is getting transfered there on thursday. Any info would be appreciated thank you.

Suzs~

Suzs,
There is a greyhound depot in the city of blythe; which is only 20 minutes away from the prison. I believe there visiting center people is called "Friends outside" and they have a van that picks you up at Mc Donalds or in front of the GreyHound station; im not to sure about that. I know its within that parking lot. Mc donalds and Grayhound share the same parking lot. ( the time I dont know maybe someone else out there would know) i dont want to give you false information.. Need more info feel free to ask away..
Hope this helps
Mocksie

Does anyone know if there is a greyhound that goes out that way and if so, is there a visiting center place that will pick you up from there. I hate to drive. I am coming from Modesto and my man is getting transfered there on thursday. Any info would be appreciated thank you.

Suzs~

Thank you for the info on the Greyhound but now I have another question and that is once he is transferred to Chuckawalla how long before he can use the phone? I need help I hope this proces doesnt take to long.

Thank you to all that have helped me here.

Suzs~

hi guys! My fiance was just moved to chuckawala this morning from reception. anyway, im new to this too, so im sure ill be bugging all of you guys until i get the hang of things there. i had just got used to reception and of course! he gets moved :) Just wanted to introduce myself!

Kristin

hi guys! My fiance was just moved to chuckawala this morning from reception. anyway, im new to this too, so im sure ill be bugging all of you guys until i get the hang of things there. i had just got used to reception and of course! he gets moved :) Just wanted to introduce myself!

Kristin
Nice to meet you Maggie---

My hubby just got moved there too, on 8/31/06, so we can get through all this new stuff together. Are you planning to visit and if so where are you coming from? Alright well if you need anything get at me.

Suzs~

Thank you for the info on the Greyhound but now I have another question and that is once he is transferred to Chuckawalla how long before he can use the phone? I need help I hope this proces doesnt take to long.

Thank you to all that have helped me here.

Suzs~
I got my own question answered.. He called me yesterday 9/01/06 woo hoo I am so excited...

Suzs~

Nice to meet you Maggie---

My hubby just got moved there too, on 8/31/06, so we can get through all this new stuff together. Are you planning to visit and if so where are you coming from? Alright well if you need anything get at me.

Suzs~

Hi suzs!

Yeah my baby called this morning at his dads house. I am out of town:( and obviosly away from my phone so he cant call. we werent expecting hm to get moved yet, but im going back tomorrow so he can call. I wish i could visit him, but right now i am not approved. I have a pending court case im dealing with this month so lets hope it goes the way it should and i can go see him! I live in northern california, so its about 10 hours from me.

Hi suzs!

Yeah my baby called this morning at his dads house. I am out of town:( and obviosly away from my phone so he cant call. we werent expecting hm to get moved yet, but im going back tomorrow so he can call. I wish i could visit him, but right now i am not approved. I have a pending court case im dealing with this month so lets hope it goes the way it should and i can go see him! I live in northern california, so its about 10 hours from me.
Well I am in Central Valley and if you get approved anytime soon, get at me me maybe we can do the carpool thing..Hope all works out I should be going to see my man in about 2 weeks, I can t wait...
Suzs~

Yeah, modesto isnt too far from me! that is a long drive too, id like the company! im just hoping i get to see him sometime soon, i miss him. enjoy your visit when you go and let me know how it is there. my man doesnt really want to tell me, he hates to worry me, but he did say it was sooo hot.

Well I am in Central Valley and if you get approved anytime soon, get at me me maybe we can do the carpool thing..Hope all works out I should be going to see my man in about 2 weeks, I can t wait...
Suzs~

Yeah, modesto isnt too far from me! that is a long drive too, id like the company! im just hoping i get to see him sometime soon, i miss him. enjoy your visit when you go and let me know how it is there. my man doesnt really want to tell me, he hates to worry me, but he did say it was sooo hot.
Hey Maggie-

Once I get a chance to get up there I will come back and let everyone know the details. YEah I heard it was hot there, but that it rained on Saturday. Alrighty well take care. And keep me posted on being able to go.

Suzs~

Hey does anybody knwo how to get collect calls to t mobile cell phones can we set up a prepaid account on cell phones? if u do please let me have the number. i need to talk to my husband.

hey when do u plan to go visit your man? i have my man over there as well. if u want u could go with me.

You cant unless they are calling a prepaid calling card and California does not have that. U can only forwarda home phone to a cell and dont mention that while on the phone with inmate or htye will cut the call




Hey does anybody knwo how to get collect calls to t mobile cell phones can we set up a prepaid account on cell phones? if u do please let me have the number. i need to talk to my husband.

hey when do u plan to go visit your man? i have my man over there as well. if u want u could go with me.
Babygirl are you asking me or someone else I was a little confused. And if so cool where are you coming from and how often do you go?

Suzs~

Okay I'll be visiting in Chukawalla from now on and coming from San Diego so if any one is interested in carpooling pm me.

I've got a really good friend there right now, been there for 5 years and getting out soon!!!!!