Forsyth Correctional Center is a minimum-custody reentry facility for adult males in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. With a capacity of 248 and ACA accreditation, the facility focuses on reentry through work release, Surry Community College vocational programs, and an on-site chapel funded by 100 local Winston-Salem churches. This guide covers how to find someone with the NC OPI inmate search, how to schedule an appointment visit, how to send money through ViaPath/ConnectNetwork, how phone calls work, and how to send mail through TextBehind. All data is verified from NC DAC.
City
Winston-Salem
County
Forsyth County
State
NC
Facility Type
state prison
Gender
Male
Capacity
248
Custody Levels
Minimum
Operator
NC Department of Adult Correction
Address
307 Craft Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Phone
(336) 896-7041
Inmate Locator
Free Inmate Search ↗Enter your loved one's full legal name - the name on their official ID - for the most accurate match.
Find their current location, facility name, and housing details - updated from official government records.
See the facility address, phone number, visitation hours, and the steps to get in touch.
Send photos, letters, and set up phone access - all through Pigeonly, built for families like yours.
Search the NC Offender Public Information database by name to confirm they are at Forsyth. The OPUS number is needed for deposits, mail, and the visitor application.
View ArticleVisits are by appointment only. Call (336) 896-7041 or email [email protected]. The person inside sends you the visitor application form.
View ArticleNC state prisons use ViaPath/ConnectNetwork. Deposit online at ConnectNetwork.com, by phone, Western Union, or free money order with the person's OPUS number.
View ArticleCalls are $0.10/minute through ViaPath/GTL. Work release residents are often off-site during the day, so expect calls in the evenings.
View ArticlePersonal mail goes to TextBehind in Phoenix, MD, not the facility. Books go direct to 307 Craft Drive. Legal mail goes to the facility directly.
View ArticleUse the NC Offender Public Information search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view to find anyone in NC DAC custody, including Forsyth Correctional Center. Search by name. Write down the OPUS number: you need it for money deposits, mail, and the visitor application.
See the full breakdownVisits at Forsyth are by appointment only. Hours are not posted online, so call (336) 896-7041 or email [email protected] to schedule. The person inside sends you a blank visitor application form. Up to 18 people can be on the approved list, with a maximum of 3 visitors per session and 1 session per week, up to 2 hours.
See the full breakdownNC state prisons use ViaPath/ConnectNetwork for deposits. Go to ConnectNetwork.com, find Forsyth Correctional Center, and enter the person's name and OPUS number. You can also call 888-428-1845, send via Western Union with code NCDAC TRUST, or mail a free money order to TouchPay Holdings LLC. Fees vary by method.
See the full breakdownCalls at Forsyth go through ViaPath/GTL via ConnectNetwork at $0.10 per minute, 15 minutes maximum per call. Because many residents work in the community on work release, calls are most likely in the evenings. Video visits are available through the Getting Out Visits app at sso.gtlconnect.com.
See the full breakdownPersonal mail for Forsyth goes through TextBehind: address it to Forsyth Correctional Center / [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number] / P.O. Box 247 / Phoenix, MD 21131. Books and publications go directly to 307 Craft Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. Legal mail goes to the facility directly. Do not send cash.
See the full breakdown6 of 8 questions
Use the NC Offender Public Information search at webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/offendersearch.do?method=view. Search by name. The result shows the person's OPUS number, current facility, and offense information. You need the OPUS number for money deposits and mail.
Inmate SearchVisits are by appointment only. The person inside mails you a blank visitor application form. Once completed and returned, you go through an approval process. Approved visitors can schedule sessions. Call (336) 896-7041 or email [email protected] for scheduling help.
VisitationUse ViaPath/ConnectNetwork. Go to ConnectNetwork.com, find Forsyth Correctional Center, enter the person's name and OPUS number, and pay with a card. You can also call 888-428-1845, use Western Union with code NCDAC TRUST, or mail a free money order to TouchPay Holdings LLC, PO Box 174, Houston TX 77001-0174.
Send MoneyCalls go through ViaPath/GTL via ConnectNetwork. The rate is $0.10 per minute with a 15-minute maximum per call. Because many residents are on work release and off-site during the day, most calls happen in the evenings. Video visits are available through the Getting Out Visits app at sso.gtlconnect.com.
Phone CallsPersonal mail goes through TextBehind: Forsyth Correctional Center / [Full Legal Name, OPUS Number] / P.O. Box 247 / Phoenix, MD 21131. Books and publications go directly to 307 Craft Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. Legal mail goes to the facility directly, not through TextBehind.
MailForsyth offers work release to community jobs, DOT road squads, and study release. Education and vocational training come through Surry Community College at Dobson Educational Center. Other programs include AA, NA, substance abuse treatment, Think Smart, Character Education, Project Re-Entry, and religious services including Bible study, Muslim services, and Sunday services open to families.
AboutYes. Forsyth Correctional Center holds American Correctional Association (ACA) accreditation, meaning it meets national standards for facility operations and inmate care.
AboutForsyth Correctional Center is a minimum-custody reentry facility for adult males in Winston-Salem, NC, operated by the NC Department of Adult Correction. It holds up to 248 residents and focuses on preparing people for release through work release, education, and community programs.
AboutSearch for your loved one and start sending photos, letters, and messages today.
Search for Your Loved OneFree Inmate Search
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/forsyth-correctional-center ›