Mail, photos, messaging, and phone/call options for staying in touch.
Coastal State Prison uses Securus for phone service. To receive calls, set up a Securus account—pre-paid, collect, or direct-bill—either online or by calling 1-800-844-6591. Calls run $0.06 per minute, making a full 25-minute call $1.50. Pre-paid deposits are capped at $200, and funding fees (IVR, website, live agent, or check/money order) are $0.00. The incarcerated person can also transfer money from their trust account into a debit calling account in $1 increments. Keep in mind: calls may be monitored and recorded, are limited to 25 minutes, and can only go to numbers on the offender's Call Allow List. Call forwarding and three-way calling aren't allowed.
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Georgia uses Securus Technologies for inmate phone service. To pay for calls—or receive them without unexpected charges—set up a prepaid collect or direct bill account through Securus online or by calling 1-800-844-6591.
Trying to budget for phone calls from a Georgia prison? You don't need to guess. Here are the actual per-minute rates, what a typical call costs, and how to set up a Securus account so your loved one can reach you.
Create a Securus account online or call 1-800-844-6591 to set up pre-paid, collect, or direct-bill service. Get your account ready before you expect calls, and make sure the offender is calling an approved number.
Calls are listed at $0.06 per minute. A full 25-minute call is shown as $1.50.
Yes—you can add money to a Securus pre-paid account, but deposits max out at $200 each. Funding fees (IVR, website, live agent, or check/money order) are $0.00. The offender can also transfer funds from their trust account into a debit calling account in $1 increments to place calls.
Use the GDC “Find a Facility” tool to confirm the facility’s mailing address before you send anything. Address the envelope with the inmate’s full name and GDC (inmate) number.
Yes—approved food-item packages for state prisons go through Union Supply. You can place orders by mail (to their Dallas address), phone, or fax using the vendor's published contact information.
Yes. Union Supply orders include a non-refundable $2.95 shipping and handling charge, and GDC limits vendor packages for state prisons to $100/15 lbs (other facility types can have different caps).
Scheduling your first visit at Coastal State Prison starts with getting approved through the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC). Once approved, you can submit a visit request—just don't miss the weekly and holiday cutoffs.
Your first visit is easier than you might expect once you know the steps. In Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), you'll get approved first, then request a scheduled visit through the state's online form.
Sending a food package through Union Supply is straightforward once you know two things: whether your loved one's facility is eligible and the spending/weight limits GDC enforces. This guide covers how to pick the right ordering method and stay within the rules.
