What Programs Can Inmates Access at Grimes Unit?

These program names come directly from the official Grimes Unit list. Availability depends on custody level, housing assignment, and current unit operations - but here's what the facility identifies as active: 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; and Vo-Tech.

Grimes Unit offers a GED Program/Arkansas State University. If your loved one didn't finish high school, earning a GED is one of the most practical steps they can take - useful for personal goals now and reentry planning later.

The unit also lists Vo-Tech - shorthand for vocational-technical training. Unlike academic classes, this is hands-on skills training. If your loved one wants to build a work history and leave with something concrete, Vo-Tech is worth asking about by name.

For faith-based programming, Grimes Unit offers the Faith-Based Principles and Applications for Life (PAL) Program. If your loved one wants structured, values-based classes and a supportive environment, PAL is the name to listen for in unit announcements - and to ask staff about through the normal request process.

Grimes Unit runs Mental Health Groups as well. For someone who needs ongoing mental health support, group programming offers more than just one-time appointments - it's a consistent resource.

Substance Abuse Treatment Programs are also available. If substance use has been a factor in your loved one's case, treatment programming helps with day-to-day coping inside and builds healthier routines for release.

The Think Legacy Program is another offering at Grimes Unit. If your loved one mentions it, that's the official name the facility uses.

For family connection, there's the Story Book Project. This program helps incarcerated parents stay connected to their children in a structured way - worth asking about if you're trying to keep that bond strong during incarceration.

The unit also has an Inmate Council - an organized group often tied to communication, peer leadership, or unit-level initiatives.

On the work side, Grimes Unit lists Agriculture - Garden and Bee Operations. Garden work is part of the unit's day-to-day operations and one of the specific areas the facility highlights.

Bee operations fall under the agriculture program too. If your loved one is interested in agricultural work assignments, this is another option that may come up when they're looking at available jobs.

Regional Maintenance is another work opportunity at Grimes Unit. It's a good option for anyone trying to stay busy, build routine, and qualify for consistent assignments.

For the most accurate details - who can enroll, how sign-ups work, whether a program is currently running - call the unit and ask about the program by its exact name. Grimes Unit's phone number is 870-523-5877, and the fax is 870-523-8302. You can also watch for Arkansas DOC Friends & Family alerts, since schedules change and those updates help you stay in sync with the facility.