Mail, photos, messaging, and phone/call options for staying in touch.
Communication at Missouri Eastern Corrections Center is mostly outbound—incarcerated people there can't receive incoming calls. They place outgoing calls when not on restricted status, using a personal PIN. Calls can be collect, debit, prepaid, or made through approved tablet apps. To help your family member stay in touch, set up a prepaid account through Securus or have them purchase debit minutes through commissary, kiosk, or JPay. For face-to-face contact from a distance, Securus Video Connect offers scheduled web-based video sessions for friends, family, attorneys, and officials. JPay also provides mobile access to select services and fund transfers.
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Trying to reach Missouri Eastern Correctional Center? Having the right number—and knowing who handles what—saves time and frustration. Here are the contacts families use most.
Phone calls at Missouri Eastern Correctional Center work one way—your loved one calls you. You can't call into the facility to reach them. Once you understand the billing options (collect, debit, or prepaid) and how Securus fits in, getting calls connected is pretty straightforward.
No. Offenders at Missouri Eastern Corrections Center can’t receive incoming calls; they can only place outgoing calls when they’re not on restricted status.
Set up a prepaid account through Securus, or use JPay for select services and funding. Inmates can also buy debit minutes through commissary or an on-site kiosk if available.
Yes. Securus Video Connect offers scheduled web-based video sessions with incarcerated individuals. Sign up with Securus and complete any required registration or verification steps before your session.
Your first visit will go much smoother if you confirm where your loved one is housed, show up at the right time, and keep what you bring (and wear) simple. Use the sections below as your MECC-specific prep checklist.
Getting approved to visit Missouri Eastern Correctional Center starts with the Missouri DOC's online visitor application. Here's what you need to do, what to watch for, and what happens after you submit.
Want to put money on someone's account at Missouri Eastern Corrections Center (MECC)? You've got two options: send it electronically through JPay, or mail in a money order or cashier's check. Here's how each method works—and what to avoid so your deposit doesn't get held up.
