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Who to Contact at WRDCC When You Have Questions

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Who to Contact at WRDCC When You Have Questions

Western Reception, Diagnostic And Correctional Center (WRDCC) is located at 3401 Faraon St, Joseph, MO 64506.

For GPS navigation, the coordinates are 39.76983196, -94.8097515.

Who to Contact at WRDCC When You Have Questions

The main WRDCC phone number is (816) 387-2158. Start here for general questions or to get connected to the right department - especially if your question is time-sensitive.

Need to send paperwork by fax? The fax number is (816) 387-2217.

Note: WRDCC’s warden position is currently listed as VACANT, so leadership contact information may change.

For faith-based support or religious services questions, the WRDCC chaplain is Efrem Byrd.

To reach the chaplain by phone, call the facility and ask for Chaplain Efrem Byrd at extension 1564.

You can also email the chaplain directly at Efrem.Byrd@doc.mo.gov.

Not sure if certain exclusions apply to you on the online visiting application? If you're a clergy member, or if you're a minor trying to visit someone restricted to adult-only visitors, contact the Institutional Case Manager for guidance.

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