Anyone know anything about Coffee Creek?

kellil · #1 05-16-2007, 03:15 PM

Does anyone know anything about it from a loved ones point of view? I have read and reread eveything on the DOC website, however, was wondering if anyone has a loved one there?

one_luv · #2 05-17-2007, 01:12 AM

Every Oregon prisoner goes through CC, it is the intake center. They stay there about 4 weeks before they are transfered to a permanent prison. Rules are quite different since it's transitionary.
It is also the only women's prison in Oregon- unless EOCI still houses some women?

kellil · #3 05-17-2007, 02:49 AM

Oh see I didnt know that... I meant the womens facility.

tristanemilio · #4 05-17-2007, 06:29 PM

my man was there for about 5 weeks then was transfered

pdxb · #5 05-18-2007, 05:45 PM

Has been at Coffee Creek about 4 years now, what do You want to know?

one_luv · #6 05-19-2007, 01:05 AM

PDX- good to see you!

kellil · #7 05-20-2007, 01:56 AM

EVERYTHING!!!!!!!! If I end up going I want to know what its like, what are the programs like? What about visits? What are the options down there? etc.... I am hoping I dont end up going but I am looking at a chunk of time if it doesnt go the way we are hoping. I have a really good atty down there though. So we are counting on him but still....

needprayers · #8 02-07-2009, 02:03 PM

My daughter was at CC for 18 months our first time ever dealing with Prison...Over all it was okay..she spent sometime in Med. then was transferred to Min. Med was better for visitors..they had a place to go to get out of the rain..Min. you had to stay in the rain...stay to yourself..If you don't know God..find him..he will help you through the rough times..they have lots of church services to go to..Keep yourself busy they have lots of programs to offer you...just don't get tied up with the negative!! Stay focus..and make the changes you need to better your life..Good Luck and I will pray for you !! God is good and he is faithful! Trust in him !

mothersharon · #9 02-08-2009, 01:09 PM

Hi, my daughter is at coffe creek, five years so far. They do have a child friendly visiting room, games,movies, rocking chair,ect. not so scarey for kids. You can use quarters in vending machines.They have programs but I believe there are waiting lists for some.It could be worse thats for sure.They are strict about visitors dress.

jtliu · #10 02-11-2009, 12:28 PM

I thought the visiting room in Minimum was inside in their Dining Room, so how would there be rain, unless you are talking about the little "playground" area outside? But that only applies if the visitor is bringing a child right?

Jimmy.

allmb · #11 02-11-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jtliu

I thought the visiting room in Minimum was inside in their Dining Room, so how would there be rain, unless you are talking about the little "playground" area outside? But that only applies if the visitor is bringing a child right?

Jimmy.

It seems she is talking about waiting for visiting to begin. At CCCF, there is a lobby for medium visitors to wait in before they are processed and brought back for their visits. Visitors to the minimum side must wait outside before they are processed in and brought back to visit, regardless of weather.

mluck97702 · #12 06-11-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mothersharon

Hi, my daughter is at coffe creek, five years so far. They do have a child friendly visiting room, games,movies, rocking chair,ect. not so scarey for kids. You can use quarters in vending machines.They have programs but I believe there are waiting lists for some.It could be worse thats for sure.They are strict about visitors dress.

Hi, I am pretty sure I will have to do some time in the near future at Coffee Creek. I am a first time offender and and 50 year old woman. I know these seem like silly questions but I was wondering; what do the inmates wear? Do they have hair dryers or anyway to do something with your hair? What can you buy at the canteen? Do you have to shower in the open?
I know these seem like silly questions but it would really help me to know.
Thank you for any information you could provide.

mothersharon · #13 06-12-2009, 04:11 PM

Sorry to hear you might be going to Coffee Creek. My daughter just turned 44 her first offence also. They wear denim jeans(blue) blue teeshirts and blue sweatshirts. They have a "salon" inmates run you can get your hair cut,if you have $$.They have dorms as well as cells. If you are modest youll have to get over it. Body searches are common. If you have money you can buy a lot from a candy bar to a TV.( outrages prices ofcourse.) They have jobs, the OR DMV is run from there(waiting list) you can make $$, my daughter makes $70 a month.she buys her own deodorant,toothpaste,envelopes,cards,treats ect. I dont know what else to tell you,it is a prison and it is hard. You can PM me if you have any other questions I can answer. I am not sure if you can have hair dryers, I doubt it.

Zelda50 · #14 06-13-2009, 09:59 PM

Mluck - Be sure to talk with your attorney about the Alternative Incarceration Program too. Coffee Creek has three minimum custody AIP programs. One is drug/alcohol. One is dual diagnosis drug/alcohol. And one is a "cognitive restructuring" program. All are minimum custody and the women are housed in more of a campus-like setting than the main prison, I believe. There are certain requirement for eligibility and, right now with M57, the D.A. is going to have to stipulate his agreement that you could enter. You also have to have enough time in your sentence to go into it. Aim for minimum custody if you're able. Z.

mothersharon · #15 06-13-2009, 11:15 PM

Isnt minimum for 3 years and under? Thats what I heard.