Support for Families With an Incarcerated Loved One in Jessamine County
Kentucky Strong Families walks with you as you navigate incarceration care for yourself and your family, and connect with others who understand,
Interested in a Support Group in Jessamine County?
Families of the incarcerated often feel isolated, overwhelmed, and unsure where to turn. Kentucky Strong Families is working to start and strengthen support groups for families right here in Jessamine County. If you might want to start, co‑lead, or join a group near you, please share your contact information below. We’ll use this to identify leaders and participants for new local groups.
Tell us how you’d like to be involved. We’ll keep you informed as support groups form in your area.
Interest in support groups
Share how you’d like to be involved in a nearby support group for families of the incarcerated in Jessamine County (start, co‑lead, or join a group.
Free Handbook
When you complete this form, we’ll send you a free digital copy of our handbook for families of the incarcerated, Holding On, Moving Forward.
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Staying Connected With a Loved One in Jessamine County Detention Center
When someone you love is in Jessamine County Detention Center, it can be hard to know how to stay in contact. While we do not run the jail or handle official records, Kentucky Strong Families can help you understand the common ways families stay connected:
- Phone calls and how they usually work
- Visitation basics and what to ask about
- Letters and other ways to offer emotional support
Our goal is not to replace the jail’s official information, but to help you feel less alone and more prepared as you figure out how to connect with your loved one.
Visitation Schedule (from the detention center’s website):
| To schedule a visit call 1-866-281-2316. Below is the days and times that you may select from for visits. |
| General Population Males |
| Sunday:9:30am – 11:30am, 12:30pm – 3:00pm, 3:00pm – 5:30pm, 6:30pm – 8:00pm Monday:9:30am – 11:30am & 3:00pm – 5:30pm Tuesday:12:30pm – 3:00pm & 6:30pm – 8:00pm Wednesday:9:30am – 11:30am & 3:00pm – 5:30pm Thursday:12:30pm – 3:00pm & 6:30pm – 8:00pm Friday:9:30am – 11:30am & 3:00pm – 5:30pm |
| General Population Females |
| Monday:12:30pm – 3:00pm & 6:30pm – 8:00pm Tuesday:9:30am – 11:30am & 3:00pm – 5:30pm Wednesday:12:30pm – 3:00pm & 6:30pm – 8:00pm Thursday:9:30am – 11:30am & 3:00pm – 5:30pm Friday:12:30pm – 3:00pm & 6:30pm – 8:00pm Saturday:9:30am – 11:30am, 12:30pm – 3:00pm, 3:00pm – 5:30pm & 6:30pm – 8:00pm |
Inmate Phone System (from the detention center’s website):
| Connecting with Inmates at Jessamine County Detention Center |
| Welcome to your source for everything you need to communicate with your incarcerated friend or loved one. |
| Our facility uses the communications services provided through GettingOut by Telmate. On this page, you’ll find all the information you’ll need to stay connected. |
| Identify Verification |
| Before you can communicate with inmates at this facility, you must first verify your identity. |
| You will need to confirm your identity through the Telmate Verified program before you can accept inmate phone calls. Telmate verification helps ensure the safety of you and your inmate contact by aiding in the elimination of fraud and extortion. |
| Choose one of these 2 methods to verify your account: |
| Make a deposit: You will be verified when you make your first deposit to an inmate or telephone number. Learn more. Create an account: When you create a GettingOut account, you’ll be asked some questions to verify your identity. Learn more. |
Inmate Mail (from the detention center’s website):
It is the policy of the Jessamine County Detention Center to ensure the ability of an inmate to communicate with persons outside the facility, except where such restrictions are clearly necessary to the maintenance of the order and security of the facility.
Personal Mail
Effective 11/1/2022 all personal mail from friends and family will be digitally delivered to the inmate via the tablets. The address for inmate mail is P.O. Box 247 Phoenix, MD 21131 and the address must be in following format:
Jessamine County Detention Center
Inmate Name and Inmate Booking Number
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Please note that the mail will be screened at a GTL facility and the actual physical mail will not be received at the Jessamine County Detention Center. You can also send a digital message to your friend or family member through the getting out mobile app.
Prohibited Items
- No item shall be glued, taped or affixed to the envelope or its contents
- Written correspondence may be in pencil, standard ink, typewritten or computer generated. No felt tip pens, markers, crayons or colored pencils.
- No internet copies of jokes or e-mails. No newspaper clippings or photo copies.
- Sexually explicit material is prohibited.
- Material that threatens or is detrimental to the security, good order, or discipline of the facility. Material that facilitates criminal activity is prohibited.
- Personal checks, payroll checks, blank paper, blank cards, envelopes and Postage stamps are prohibited.
- No foreign substances are allowed in or on any mail items, this includes perfumes, colognes and lipstick.
- Polaroid pictures are prohibited. Standard photos no larger than 4×6 shall be allowed with a maximum of 5 photos per inmate.
- Items that violate this mail policy shall be placed in inmate’s property and returned to them upon their release from this facility.
Legal Correspondence and Commissary Funds Mail with attorney client privileges should still be mailed directly to the facility. If you are sending a check or money order to place funds on commissary it should still be mailed directly to the facility, the envelope should only have the check or money order made payable to the inmate. No letter or other correspondence should be in the envelope with the check or money order.
Legal Mail and Checks or Money Orders: Only legal mail and/or money orders will be accepted at the Detention Center. Legal Mail and Checks or Money Orders should be mailed to: Jessamine County Detention Center, 229 East Maple Street
Nicholasville, KY. 40356.
Caring for Yourself and Your Family
Incarceration affects the whole family. You may be juggling work, children, finances, and strong emotions all at once. Kentucky Strong Families offers ideas and resources to help you:
- Take small steps for your own emotional and spiritual health
- Support children and teens as they process what’s happening
- Talk honestly with family members in age‑appropriate ways
- Find people you can trust to listen and encourage you
You are not weak for needing support. You are carrying a heavy load, and it’s okay to ask for help.
Why Support Groups Matter
The justice system can feel confusing and frightening. Court dates, legal terms, and paperwork may be new and overwhelming. While we do not provide legal advice, Kentucky Strong Families can help you:
- Understand the basic stages after an arrest
- Prepare questions for attorneys, public defenders, or court staff
- Find additional resources that may be helpful for your family
- Connect you with others who have been through the process
You do not have to figure this out by yourself. Learning what to expect can make a difficult season a little less confusing.
You Are Not Alone
If someone you love is incarcerated in Jessamine County, Kentucky Strong Families is here for you. We care about your emotional, spiritual, and practical well‑being. Please take a moment to share your contact information and let us know how you’d like to be involved with support groups in your area.
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