Getting to Foothills CI and What to Expect at the Gatehouse and Visiting Area
Your first visit goes smoother when you know exactly where you're headed and what to expect at the checkpoints. Here are the key details for getting to Foothills Correctional Institution and finding the right entrance.
Foothills Correctional Institution is located at 5150 Western Ave, Morganton, North Carolina 28655. If you’re driving, use that full address in your GPS so you end up at the correct entrance for the facility.
Foothills CI sits on about 180 acres roughly 3.5 miles south of Morganton. It’s adjacent to the Western Youth Institution, which can help you confirm you’re in the right place if you see signage or references to both facilities in the area.
When you arrive, you'll pass through the gate house first. This is a security checkpoint, and everyone entering the facility clears security here before moving further inside.
Tip: Build extra time into your arrival. Everyone goes through security at the gate house, so give yourself a buffer even if you expect to be early.
Visiting takes place in the administrative (main) building. When you enter, you'll come into a lobby and reception area. Staff there will direct you to the visiting area.
Practical Tips
- ✓ Call Foothills Correctional Institution at (828) 438-5585 to confirm current visiting procedures before you drive out.
- ✓ Ask the facility to verify anything that can change, like visiting hours, where to park, and what you must bring through the gate house.
- ✓ If you need an administrative point of contact, the primary contact and Warden is Ms. Teresa Jardon. Phone: 828-438-5585. Email: teresa.jardon@ncdps.gov.
- Call before you leave - Use (828) 438-5585 to verify the current visiting schedule and any entry requirements for that day.
- Arrive with extra time for the gate house - Everyone entering goes through security clearance at the gate house checkpoint, and that can add time.
- Head to the main building entrance for visitation - The visiting area is in the administrative building, and the entrance opens into a lobby and reception area where you’ll start check-in.
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