Medical, Dental, and Mental Health Care at Etowah County Detention Center (What Families Should Know)
Worried about a loved one's health while they're in custody? The most pressing questions are usually about what care is actually available and how consistently it's provided. Here's what Etowah County Detention Center says it offers, plus how to reach them with questions.
Etowah County Detention Center reports 24/7 medical staffing. That means clinical coverage is intended to be available around the clock, not just during regular business hours.
- ✓ Registered Nurses (RNs)
- ✓ Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
- ✓ Medical assistants
- ✓ X-ray technician
- ✓ Lab technician
- ✓ Dentist
- ✓ Dental assistant
- ✓ Physician
- ✓ Nurse practitioner
- ✓ Mental health professional
The detention center lists four main healthcare areas: medical care, dental care, mental health care, and preventive healthcare. If your loved one has an ongoing condition, needs dental work, or is struggling emotionally, those services are included in what the facility says is available.
- ✓ Medical care
- ✓ Dental care
- ✓ Mental health care
- ✓ Preventive healthcare
- ✓ Screening for tuberculosis (TB)
- ✓ Screening for HIV
- ✓ Screening for syphilis
Etowah County Detention Center screens for TB, HIV, and syphilis. These screenings are part of preventive care, designed to catch potential issues early so they can be addressed while someone is in custody.
The facility states it holds accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC). For families, this is a useful signal: it means the jail's health services have been evaluated against established correctional healthcare standards, not handled informally.
The facility also reports Core Jail Standards accreditation through the American Correctional Association (ACA). This accreditation focuses on meeting established jail standards, and families often see it as an added layer of external oversight.
How to Raise Concerns
- ✓ Call for information about inmates/detainees in custody: 256-549-5408
- ✓ Email for inmate/detainee information: booking@etowahcounty.org
Tip: When you call or email, jot down the date, time, who you spoke with (if they give a name), and a clear summary of your concern. These details help you stay consistent if you need to follow up.
The sheriff's site lists a Compliance Section led by Captain Bradley Saylor. If you want to know who handles compliance oversight, that's the named lead, with an email contact listed on the site.
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