If you are concerned a loved one in a state prison may be considering suicide, please contact the prison immediately.
There are several ways to contact employees and inmates in a Pennsylvania prison. If you have an urgent matter, call the prison directly.
For general inquiries, contact the DOC Central Office.
1920 Technology Parkway
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Main phone: 717-728-2573
Central Office: ra-contactdoc@pa.gov
DOC secretary: ra-crpadocsecretary@pa.gov
When contacting the DOC about an inmate-related matter, include their name, number, and current facility. This will help us get a quicker response for you.
| Questions about | Who to contact |
|---|---|
| Inmates in county facilities | Contact the county jail |
| Inmate visitation system | Email RA-CRDOCINMATEVSS@pa.gov |
| Inmate mail | Email RA-CRMAILPROCEDURES@pa.gov |
| Attorney access | For control numbers, email RA-CRatrnycntrlnum@pa.gov For access, email RA-CRattorneyissues@pa.gov |
| Employment | For jobs, email statejobs@pa.gov For employment verifications, email RA-CRDOCHR_VERIFYEMP@pa.gov |
| Providing religious guidance, notifying inmate of a death or serious illness, donating religious material | Contact the Chaplain’s Office at the respective prison |
| Volunteering | Contact the volunteer coordinator at the facility |
