Central CA Womens Facility

Central California Women's Facility (CCWF) handles visitor appointments through the GTL VisitMe portal. Sign in, pick your date, time, and location, and you'll get instant confirmation. New to the portal? Start with

Central California Women's Facility (CCWF) uses Securus—CDCR's contracted provider—for phone calls, video visits, and electronic messaging. You don't need an account to receive free phone calls, but you will need one for video and messaging when those services are available. Set up your Securus account through the website or mobile app. For prepaid video visits, add funds using AdvanceConnect, enable Video Connect, and select

Sending mail to Central California Women's Facility (CCWF) is straightforward once you know the rules. All incoming and outgoing mail gets inspected for contraband—legal mail is handled separately and generally isn't opened for content review. On every envelope, include the incarcerated person's full booked name plus their identifier (booking number, X‑reference, or PFN), along with your printed return name and full return address. Photos and cards often face limits on size, number, and content. Items that are hard to inspect—Polaroids, sexually explicit images, glitter, multilayer cards—are commonly rejected. Some systems route non‑privileged mail through central processing centers to be opened and scanned, while legal mail is excluded. As an alternative, third‑party messaging services may let you send messages, photos, and eCards digitally.

Central California Women's Facility (CCWF) operates within a statewide system where programs and planning tools are shared across institutions. CalPIA highlights vocational training success stories in California prisons, including trades like pre‑apprentice carpentry. For trip planning, CalPIA maintains a statewide calendar of official holidays and paydays—helpful when timing visits, financial transfers, or release-related appointments. For visit-day logistics at CCWF (scheduling requirements, accepted photo ID, sign-in procedures, dress code), check the facility's official information and follow staff instructions on site. Mail, commissary, and property rules commonly limit certain items and require approved vendors. Vendor changes can temporarily interrupt service. Before traveling, confirm current visiting hours, vendor details, fees, and contact information through CCWF's official page or other state resources.