How to Contact an Inmate at Foothills Correctional Institution

Foothills Correctional Institution is located at 5150 Western Ave, Morganton, North Carolina 28655. The main phone number is (828) 438-5585. The Warden (Jail Administrator) is Ms. Teresa Jardon. If you need an official answer, whether that's a policy question or an issue that hasn't been resolved through normal channels, her office is the place to start.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Confirm you are contacting Foothills Correctional Institution (5150 Western Ave, Morganton, NC 28655).
• ✓ Call the facility at (828) 438-5585 and ask for the correct instructions for the type of contact you want (mail, phone, or other approved options).
• ✓ For high-level administrative questions, use the warden’s listed email: teresa.jardon@ncdps.gov (Ms. Teresa Jardon).
• ✓ For PREA-related concerns, use the listed PREA Compliance Manager contacts: steve.mckinney@ncdps.gov or james.goodson@ncdps.gov (both also list the office phone (828) 438-5585).
• ✓ Before sending anything, verify the correct address format and any restrictions with the facility by phone.

Even with a working phone number or email, take a moment to confirm details before sending sensitive information or mailing anything. When you call (828) 438-5585, ask what identifying information they need to locate the person you're trying to reach and which office handles your specific issue. For email, confirm it's still the right channel for your purpose. Include only the minimum information needed until you know who's receiving it.