Programs & Services at Henrico County Regional Jail West: Education, Mental Health, and Virtual Visitation

The Jail Services staff at Henrico County Regional Jail West run a range of programs for people housed at the facility. The county's program summary covers education opportunities, mental health and substance-abuse services, and both group and individual counseling. Virtual visitation is also part of the mix, which can be a real help for families when an in-person visit isn't possible.

Education Counseling

• ✓ GED preparation and testing
• ✓ Computer technology classes
• ✓ Parenting and fatherhood classes

Beyond classes, the county lists both group and individual counseling as part of the program mix at Jail West. Whether your loved one is working through stress, planning for reentry, or managing ongoing mental health needs, counseling is one of the supports the facility says is available through Jail Services.

For mental health and addiction-related needs, the county describes a wide range of services at Henrico County Regional Jail West. Specific program examples include substance-abuse and relapse-prevention programming, plus group and individual counseling. Availability can depend on housing, staffing, and eligibility, so your safest move is to contact the jail directly about what's currently running and how someone enrolls.

Virtual visitation is listed as one of the services Jail Services provides at Henrico County Regional Jail West. If you're trying to set up virtual time, you'll need to get the jail's current rules and process directly, since the county summary doesn't include scheduling details.

The county's Jail Services description for Jail West also lists religious services. If faith-based support matters to your family, ask what options are currently available and how an inmate can request them.

Got questions about programs, services, or what your loved one can sign up for? Call Henrico County Regional Jail West at (804) 501-4581. After hours, the number is (804) 501-4586. If you need to schedule an appointment with the Sheriff or other members of the Sheriff's Office command staff, call (804) 501-5860 Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

• ✓ Ask your loved one to request information from staff about current program availability (GED prep/testing, parenting and fatherhood classes, and other education offerings).
• ✓ If mental health, substance use, or relapse prevention is the priority, ask what services are available now and whether group or individual counseling is an option.
• ✓ If staying connected is the main concern, ask the jail about the current setup for virtual visitation and what steps are required to use it.
• ✓ Call the main jail number to confirm what programs are active and what the sign-up process looks like.
• ✓ If you need to elevate a concern or ask higher-level questions, schedule an appointment with the Sheriff or command staff using the number the county provides.