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Dixon Correctional Center

Andrea Tack, Warden

Facility Data

Dixon Correctional Center
Opened: July 1983
*Operational Capacity: 1,975
Dixon Psych Unit Operational Capacity: 213
Dixon Special Treatment Center Operational Capacity: 462
Medium Security Adult Male
Population: 774 (as of 6/30/23)
Average Annual Cost Per Individual: $47,695 (FY22)

*Operational capacity is the maximum number of beds a facility has; to include all health care, crisis, restricted housing, protective custody, isolation, R&Cs, and future beds that are down for repair. Data reflects a bed space capacity census that was conducted in August 2022.

Visitation

Visitor ADA Accommodations

IDOC Visitation Rules and Information—please review before visiting

To visit Dixon Correctional Center, you must sign up in advance.

Video Visitation

Video visitation hours are Sunday through Saturday 9:00a to 8:00p. Visitors should log on 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

Video Visitation Guidelines

Facility Address

Business Mail:
2600 N. Brinton Avenue
Dixon, IL 61021

Individual in Custody Mail:
Individual in Custody Name & IDOC#
2600 N. Brinton Avenue
Dixon, IL 61021

Phone: (815) 288-5561
Fax: (815) 288-9713

Facility Information

Dixon Correctional Center fully supports the mission of the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) through the development of security levels and supervision of individuals in custody. A major focus of the center's mission is to provide a comprehensive mental health program to address the individual and group needs of the mentally ill. The center strives to provide a safe and secure environment where mentally ill and /or developmentally disabled individuals in custody, who are in need of placement in a correctional psychiatric setting, will have the opportunity to participate in treatment and educational programs that will assist them in their ability to function productively, both within the correctional setting and in their communities upon release.

Dixon Correctional Center is distinct in its size as IDOC's largest medium security facility and is unique in its diversity. The administration of the facility is divided into specialized areas that include units housing general population individuals in custody, older individuals in custody with special needs, individuals in custody with disabilities as well as an infirmary. The Special Treatment Center (STC) is medium security center that houses both mentally ill and developmentally disabled individuals in custody. The Dixon Psychiatric Unit is a multi-security unit, which serves as IDOC's primary psychiatric correctional facility. Both the Special Treatment Center and Dixon Psychiatric Unit serve the needs of the mentally handicapped and developmentally disabled individuals in custodyby providing programs geared specifically toward a "special needs" population as well as a therapeutic environment.

The Dixon Correctional Center is situated on 462 acres of land just north of the city of Dixon, with 125 acres inside the perimeter fence. The facility sidewalks, signage, parking and other walkway areas are all in compliance with American Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.

Individual in Custody Programs

Academic:

  • Adult Basic Education (ABE)
  • Advanced Adult Basic Education (ADV ABE)
  • Adult Secondary Education (ASE/GED)

Vocational to Career and Technical Education:

  • Cosmetology (GP)
  • Commercial Cooking (GP)
  • Construction Occupations (GP)

Industries:

  • Eyeglass

Volunteer Services:

  • Religious Programs (Worship and Bible study)
  • Alcoholics Anonymous
  • Literacy Program

Other:

  • Life Skills
  • Substance Abuse
  • Anger Management
  • Incarcerated Veterans Transition Program
  • Leisure Time Services
  • Hospice/Adult Care
  • Individual Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Community Work Crews
  • Lifestyle Redirection
  • Reentry Programs