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Ontario. Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services

Corrections Division, Hamilton Wentworth Detention Centre

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Record #: HAM0278 Last Modified: 08 Nov 2011 Last Full Update: 08 Nov 2011
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
165 Barton St E
Hamilton, ON L8L 2W6
 
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Located In CommunityHamilton Central
Major IntersectionBarton St E and Ferguson Ave
Office Phone905-523-8800
Fax905-529-0977
Contact Information
Primary ContactCathy Morris, Superintendent
Description & Services
AccessibilityFully Accessible
DescriptionThe Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre is a maximum security detention centre operated by the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services for approximately 498 male adults and 52 female adults. 
 
A range of recreational, work, educational, counselling, spiritual, medical and self-help programs are available in and through the institution, many using community participants. 
 
HoursAdministration Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Centre Mon-Sun 24 hours
Areas ServedHamilton (City of) - and surrounding area
EligibilityAges: 19 year(s) and up
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish
Other Details
Alternate NameBarton Street Jail ; Hamilton Jail
WardWard 2
FundingProvincial
Service Categories
Service CategoriesProvincial Correctional Centres