Avery-Mitchell Correctional Institution is a medium-custody state prison for men in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, on the Avery and Mitchell county line. Operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction, it holds up to 816 people and is designated as a reentry facility. It partners with Mayland Community College on programs ranging from a two-year business management degree to GED prep and horticulture. This guide covers how to find someone with the NC OPI inmate search, how to schedule a visit, how to send money through ConnectNetwork, how phone calls work through ViaPath/GTL, and how to send mail through TextBehind. All data is verified from NC DAC.
City
Spruce Pine
County
Avery/Mitchell County
State
NC
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Male
Capacity
816
Custody Levels
Medium
Operator
NC Department of Adult Correction
Address
600 Amity Park Road, Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Phone
(828) 592-7200
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View ArticleVisits are by appointment only. Call (828) 592-7200 or email [email protected] to confirm current hours and get on the approved visitor list.
View ArticleNC DAC uses ViaPath/ConnectNetwork for deposits. Send money online, by phone, by Western Union, or by free money order. Only approved visitors can deposit.
View ArticleCalls run through ConnectNetwork at $0.10 per minute. Calls are outbound only. Set up your account at ConnectNetwork.com and add your number.
View ArticlePersonal mail goes through TextBehind (PO Box 247, Phoenix MD). Books mail directly to Spruce Pine. Include the OPUS number on everything.
View ArticleUse the NC Offender Public Information (OPI) search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view to find anyone in NC DAC custody, including Avery-Mitchell. Search by name. Write down the OPUS number: you need it for every deposit, letter, and visitor application. Because Avery-Mitchell is a reentry facility, some residents may be on inter-facility job assignments or in transition. If the person does not appear, call (828) 592-7200 to confirm their location.
See the full breakdownVisits at Avery-Mitchell are by appointment only. The person inside mails you a blank NC DAC visitor application. You fill it out, attach a photo ID (or birth certificate for minors under 16), and return it. Up to 18 people can be approved. A maximum of 3 visitors are allowed per session, one session per week, up to 2 hours. Visiting hours are not published online. Call (828) 592-7200 or email [email protected] before you travel.
See the full breakdownAvery-Mitchell uses ViaPath/ConnectNetwork for deposits. Go to ConnectNetwork.com or call 888-428-1845 (Trust) or 800-483-8314 (AdvancePay). You can also use Western Union with code NCDAC TRUST ($3.00 fee) or send a free money order to TouchPay Holdings LLC, PO Box 174, Houston TX 77001-0174. Only approved visitors may deposit. Contact support at 877-650-4249.
See the full breakdownPhone calls at Avery-Mitchell run through ViaPath/GTL via ConnectNetwork at $0.10 per minute with a 15-minute maximum. Calls are outbound only: the person inside calls you. Set up a free ConnectNetwork account at ConnectNetwork.com, add your phone number, and keep money on it. All calls are monitored and recorded.
See the full breakdownPersonal mail goes through TextBehind. Address it to: [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], Avery-Mitchell Correctional Institution, PO Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Books and publications mail directly to 600 Amity Park Road, Spruce Pine, NC 28777. Legal mail does not go through TextBehind. Contact the facility for those procedures. Include the OPUS number on everything.
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Use the NC Offender Public Information search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view. Search by name to confirm the person is at Avery-Mitchell. Write down their OPUS number. You will need it for money deposits and mail.
Inmate SearchVisits are by appointment only. Exact hours are not published online. Call (828) 592-7200 or email [email protected] to confirm current visiting hours before you travel.
VisitationThe person inside mails you a blank NC DAC visitor application form. You fill it out, attach your photo ID if you are 16 or older (or a birth certificate for minors under 16), and send it back to the facility. Up to 18 people can be approved, and the enrollment list is reviewed every 6 months.
VisitationUse ViaPath/ConnectNetwork. Go to ConnectNetwork.com or call 888-428-1845 (Trust) or 800-483-8314 (AdvancePay). You can also send a money order free of charge to TouchPay Holdings LLC, PO Box 174, Houston TX 77001-0174. Western Union is accepted using code NCDAC TRUST ($3.00 fee). Only approved visitors can make deposits.
Send MoneyCalls go through ViaPath/GTL via ConnectNetwork at $0.10 per minute with a 15-minute maximum. Calls are outbound only: the person inside calls you. Set up a ConnectNetwork account at ConnectNetwork.com and add your phone number so calls connect.
Phone CallsPersonal mail goes through TextBehind. Address it to: [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number], Avery-Mitchell Correctional Institution, PO Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Books and publications mail directly to 600 Amity Park Road, Spruce Pine, NC 28777. Do not send legal mail through TextBehind.
MailAvery-Mitchell Correctional Institution is a medium-custody state prison for men operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. It sits on a 100-acre tract on the Avery and Mitchell county line near Spruce Pine, NC. It is designated as a reentry facility and holds up to 816 people. The facility is ACA accredited and partners with Mayland Community College to offer education programs including a two-year business management degree.
AboutAvery-Mitchell partners with Mayland Community College to offer a two-year business management degree, HiSET/GED preparation, adult basic education, computer applications, commercial cleaning, and horticulture. The facility is designated as a reentry facility and connects people with local reentry councils. Inter-facility job assignments provide real-world work experience off site.
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All information on this page comes directly from official government and facility sources. How we verify information › Last verified July 7, 2026. Official source: dac.nc.gov/divisions-and-sections/institutions/prison-facilities/avery-mitchell-correctional-institution ›