Programs at Grimes Unit: Education, Faith, Recovery, and Work Opportunities
Snapshot
- ✓ Agriculture – Garden and Bee Operations
- ✓ Faith-Based Principles and Applications for Life (PAL) Program
- ✓ GED Program/Arkansas State University
- ✓ Inmate Council
- ✓ Mental Health Groups
- ✓ Regional Maintenance
- ✓ Story Book Project
- ✓ Substance Abuse Treatment Programs
- ✓ Think Legacy Program
- ✓ Vo-Tech
- ✓ Phone: 870-523-5877
Grimes Unit offers education and training options that can help your loved one build toward life after release. The GED Program through Arkansas State University is available for those who need to earn their high school equivalency. Vo-Tech programs are also listed. If your loved one is interested, encourage them to ask staff about getting on the list and what's currently available - specific classes and openings change over time.
For those who draw strength from faith and personal growth, Grimes Unit offers the Faith-Based Principles and Applications for Life (PAL) Program. The Think Legacy Program is also available. If your loved one is looking for structure, accountability, or a positive routine, these programs can be a good starting point. They should ask unit staff about enrollment.
Grimes Unit offers Substance Abuse Treatment Programs. If addiction has played a role in your loved one's case, participation in treatment can be a meaningful step toward stability. Mental Health Groups are also available. The details that matter most - who qualifies, how referrals work, when groups meet - aren't included in the public program list. I recommend calling the unit to confirm current admission criteria and schedules before setting expectations with your loved one.
Note: Grimes Unit lists the Story Book Project. Call the unit to verify how someone signs up and what families need to do on their end to participate.
Grimes Unit offers several work assignments that build real-world habits and skills - showing up on time, following directions, learning a trade. One standout is Agriculture – Garden and Bee Operations. Regional Maintenance is another option. Work assignments like these keep people busy, let them contribute to daily operations, and build experience that may help after release. The unit also has an Inmate Council. The public listing doesn't explain how it works, but it signals there's an organized council structure your loved one can ask about.
- ✓ Agriculture – Garden and Bee Operations
- ✓ Regional Maintenance
This overview reflects what Grimes Unit lists publicly, but it won't give you the day-to-day details families usually need - how to enroll, who's eligible, how long a program runs, whether there's a waitlist, or the current schedule. For accurate, up-to-date answers, contact Grimes Unit directly at 870-523-5877 and ask about the specific program your loved one wants to join.
- Call Grimes Unit - use 870-523-5877.
- Ask about the program by name - confirm enrollment steps, eligibility rules, and current schedules.
- Verify any program-specific requirements - ask if there are forms, referrals, or unit procedures your loved one needs to follow.
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