Mail, photos, messaging, and phone/call options for staying in touch.
Staying connected with someone at the TL Roach Unit starts with knowing your options. Catholic worship services are scheduled Saturday mornings for minimum and medium custody, and Amarillo Criminal Justice Ministry coordinators can be reached at 806-383-2243 ext. 117. For day-to-day contact, Texas facilities typically offer phone calls, remote video visits, electronic messaging, and inmate tablets through the agency's technology program and third-party vendors. Setup is straightforward: register your phone and use the inmate's ID for calling, schedule video visits through the approved vendor or agency portal, and create an account with the messaging vendor for electronic messages. Services vary by custody level and unit rules, so check the TL Roach Unit page and vendor instructions for specifics.
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Trying to reach someone at the T. L. Roach Unit? Here's what's documented for Catholic services at this unit, plus the ministry contact who can help you confirm current details.
If your loved one needs a rosary at the T. L. Roach Unit, the process starts inside — they'll need to submit an I-60 form to the chaplain. Here's how it works and who to contact for outside support.
Need to contact the T. L. Roach Unit? The main phone line is (940) 937–6364. For faxing paperwork, use (940) 937–2178. The street address is 15845 FM 164, Childress, TX 79201.
Use the approved phone, video, or electronic messaging vendors for Texas facilities and follow their registration and payment steps. You'll typically register your phone and use the inmate's ID for calls, schedule video visits through the vendor or agency portal, and create a messaging account to send electronic messages. Availability varies by custody level and unit rules, so check the TL Roach Unit facility page for specifics.
Catholic worship services for minimum and medium custody at TL Roach Unit are scheduled on Saturday mornings.
Amarillo Criminal Justice Ministry coordinators are listed as contacts. You can reach them at 806-383-2243 ext. 117.
For someone practicing the Catholic faith at the T.L. Roach Unit, two things matter most: knowing the worship schedule and making sure they're registered as Catholic so they can actually attend.
If your loved one wants a rosary at T. L. Roach Unit, they'll need to request it themselves using an I-60 form.
Visiting a loved one in prison goes smoother when you know the schedule ahead of time. For the TL Roach Unit, the only confirmed timing details available are for Saturday Catholic Mass and worship services, which are split by custody level.
