Volunteering and Programs at Washington County Jail: What Families Should Know
When someone you care about is in jail, knowing what support and programming exists can make a real difference. Here's what Washington County Jail offers through volunteers—and who to contact if you want to learn more or volunteer yourself.
Washington County Jail relies on volunteers to run several programs inside the facility. These include Alcohol and Narcotics Anonymous programming, domestic abuse counseling, and religious education and engagement. If you're hoping to help a loved one find structure or support while they're housed there, these are the main volunteer-run options the county publicly lists.
Contact Sheriffs Office
- ✓ Washington County Sheriff’s Office (Law Enforcement Center) - 15015 62nd Street North, Stillwater, MN 55082
- ✓ Phone - 651-430-7601
- ✓ Email - sheriff@washingtoncountymn.gov
Want to know what programs are currently running - or whether your loved one can participate? Call or email the Sheriff's Office using the contact information above. The same contacts work if you're interested in volunteering and want to learn about available roles and the application process.
Special requirement: If you want to volunteer in the Sheriff’s Office Radio Communications Unit, you’ll need a current FCC Amateur Radio License and you must provide your FCC Amateur Radio callsign.
Keep your request simple and specific. Ask whether Alcohol and Narcotics Anonymous programming, domestic abuse counseling, or religious education and engagement are available to inmates right now - and what the usual process is for someone to get involved. If you're part of a community group looking to volunteer, ask who coordinates jail programs and what information they'll need from you.
- Write down what you’re asking for - pick the specific program area (Alcohol and Narcotics Anonymous, domestic abuse counseling, or religious education and engagement) so your question is easy to route.
- Call or email the Sheriff’s Office - use 651-430-7601 or sheriff@washingtoncountymn.gov and ask who can answer questions about jail volunteer programs.
- Share details if they request them - if staff ask for more information to respond, provide what you can and follow any next steps they give you.
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