NYSDOC - Collins Correctional Facility

You can support your loved ones at Collins CF on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 716-532-4588.

Located at Middle Road in Collins, NY, Collins CF carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Collins CF offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

When someone you care about ends up in a state prison, it can be tough to navigate the ins and outs of the system. From figuring out how to stay in touch to understanding what you can do to make their time easier, it can feel overwhelming. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get the lowdown on NYSDOC - Collins Correctional Facility so you can stay connected and support your loved one during their time inside.

Communication is important, the prison offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.

While incarcerated, reading is often the best use of time. Please note that books and magazines, puzzles, and word searches ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. Prisons and jails enforce this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate. You may, however, send letters and selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at only $8.00.

Collins CF is a medium-security prison that shares its location with the Gowanda Correctional Facility. Both prisons occupy the former grounds of the Gowanda Psychiatric Center, located in the southern part of Erie County. Established in 1982, Collins Correctional Facility occupies 40% of the original 500-acre site, while Gowanda Correctional Facility was built on the remaining land and commenced operations in 1994. Despite their proximity, the two prisons operate independently and are separated by a fence.

With a capacity to house 1,700 inmates, Collins Correctional boasts a unique layout featuring two distinct sections, each equipped with facilities such as mess halls, medical centers, and libraries. These sections are divided by a road, with no secure passage between them. Inmates transferred between sections are securely restrained, and transfers occur several times daily, with all arrivals and departures managed from the north section of the prison.

In addition to its standard facilities, Collins Correctional Facility houses a Security Housing Unit (SHU) designed for inmates who have committed assaults against staff or fellow inmates, or who have violated prison regulations. The SHU serves as a disciplinary measure, ensuring the safety and security of both inmates and staff within the facility.