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'''Federal Correctional Institution, Allenwood Low''' ('''FCI Allenwood Low''') is a low-security United States federal prison for male inmates located in Allenwood, Pennsylvania. It is operated by the [[Index_of_Federal_Prison_Facilities|Federal Bureau of Prisons]], a division of the United States Department of Justice. Opened in 1992, the facility is part of the Allenwood Federal Correctional Complex, which also includes [[FCI Allenwood (medium-security)|FCI Allenwood Medium]] and [[USP Allenwood (high-security)|USP Allenwood]]. The complex is located approximately 75 miles north of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

== Overview ==

FCI Allenwood Low is a low-security federal correctional institution housing male offenders. As of October 2025, the facility houses approximately 1,035 inmates, above its rated capacity of 916 inmates. Inmates reside in dormitories featuring two and three-person cubicles.

The facility emphasizes rehabilitation and prison programming, with the goal of ensuring that inmates successfully reenter society once released and become productive, law-abiding citizens.

== Programs and Services ==

=== Drug Treatment Programs ===

FCI Allenwood Low offers comprehensive substance abuse treatment options:

* [[Residential_Drug_Abuse_Program_(RDAP)|Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)]] - intensive 9-month program with potential sentence reduction
* Drug Abuse Education Program
* Non-Residential Drug Abuse Program (NR-DAP)
* Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
* Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

=== Educational Programs ===

The facility provides various educational opportunities including literacy programs, GED preparation, and Adult Continuing Education courses.

=== Vocational Training ===

Vocational programs at FCI Allenwood Low include:

* Culinary Arts
* Fiber Optics
* Office Automation
* College correspondence courses

=== UNICOR (Federal Prison Industries) ===

The FCI Allenwood Low [[UNICOR:_Federal_Prison_Industries|UNICOR]] facility operates a Dimensional Mill with positions in:

* Clerical office work
* Assembly
* Machining
* Sanding
* Shipping

Inmates are paid a small hourly rate for their work which they can use to purchase items from the commissary.

=== Mental Health Services ===

All inmates receive an intake interview with a psychologist. Mental health services include:

* 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention
* Individual counseling for family, interpersonal, adjustment, or personal concerns
* Educational and therapeutic groups (stress management, anger management)

In December 2024, the facility adopted updated BOP suicide prevention reforms including enhanced mental health screenings upon intake, data-driven risk assessments, and expanded peer support programs.

=== Health Services ===

Health services cover routine medical and dental care, including physical examinations, emergency treatment, and medication distribution. Inmates can access routine care by submitting a triage form, while emergency medical care is readily available through any staff member.

== Notes from Alumni ==

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== Location & Visitation ==

=== Location ===

Physical address: Route 15, Allenwood, PA 17810

FCI Allenwood Low is located approximately 75 miles north of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

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=== Visitation ===

There are many specific rules and procedures to be aware of when you're considering visiting the institution. Read more on our [[Visiting_Policies_and_Procedures|Visitation Guide]].

For full, current visiting rules and scheduling, always check the institution's official page on the Bureau of Prisons website: [https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/alf/ Official BOP Page].

== See also ==

* [[Index of Federal Prison Facilities]]
* [[FCI Allenwood (medium-security)]]
* [[USP Allenwood (high-security)]]
* [[Bureau of Prisons Classification Methods]]
* [[Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)]]

== References ==

* [https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/alf/ Bureau of Prisons - FCI Allenwood Low]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Correctional_Complex,_Allenwood Federal Correctional Complex, Allenwood - Wikipedia]

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