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This is Mammasita and my son will be moved to Alhambra soon and I am trying to find information about the phone system so I can know if he will be able to call when he gets there. This is his first time in prison and my first time having a child in the DOC system. I am scared to death... I need some information from someone who has walked in my shoes, Thanks

He won't be able to call you - it's an intake unit. But he can write to you :-).

Try not to worry while he is there. He is being evaluated and having medical tests and so forth. It's not a bad place, and hopefully you'll get a letter from him!

:) Hello and welcome to PTO :)

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I will pass that information on to him. Right now he calls me four times a day, not that I mind, but I am his connection to his Dad and his girlfriend and he is really struggling with detox. I've told him that I will find him if he doesn't call but he needs to know that he can contact me somehow. Letters are better than nothing. Thank you for taking the time to respond to my query. Where is your family/friend at? Mammasita

I forgot to tell you you have to be approved on a visitor list before he can call you after he gets into prison. You may want to call Alhambra and get a jump on getting the application.

My friend went to Alhambra and then Florence West, and I have a friend in TX prison.

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I will absolutely address the issue of visitation while he is in Alhambra. I honestly don't know how Moms deal with their children going to prison. It has been a nightmare!!!

I'm sorry, I can only imagine. You will find other parents here in the same boat to help you along. :-)

As a mother,I know exactly what you are talking about. You can not comprehend that your son is going to prison. It is something that you could not in your wildest dreams have imagined. Total devastation, trouble breathing,thinking, or functioning. You are so afraid for them. I can tell you that altho he can not call you(he can write) while he is in Alhambra, he will be in a better place than he has been up to this point. Find comfort from that. They do not stay in Alhambra all that long.
The wait to actually get approved so you can see them is a very stressful time. The first time that you do see them once they are transferred to a prison is a happy, sad time also. It is almost like attending a funeral as you walk out that door and have to leave them behind. I can tell you that time makes it some better but your heart never quits aching and breaking. You have to stay strong and be there for them and I know that you will. I can tell you are a real mom. Good Luck and hang in there. We understand how you feel and we are here for you.

I can so relate!!! My heart is broken and I know, in my heart, that it will get better. I don't know who is more scared, my son or me. Mammasita

I called Alhambra and they told me they cannot send out applications, that my son would have to send it to me. I so miss him, I cannot even tell you!!!!!!!!