If you’re serving time in the federal system and battling substance use—RDAP offers a rare chance for rehabilitation and sentence reduction. But it’s not gifted to every facility. This guide reveals exactly where RDAP is available and how you can position yourself to benefit.
What Is RDAP?
The Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) is the Bureau of Prisons’ most intensive substance abuse treatment initiative. Spanning 9 months and 500 hours of cognitive-behavioral therapy within a therapeutic community, completing RDAP can earn up to 12 months off your sentence and possibly 6 months in a half-way house.
RDAP Locations by Region
Mid-Atlantic Region
- FPC Alderson (WV)
- FCI Beckley (WV)
- USP Big Sandy (KY)
- FCI-I & FCI-II Butner (NC)
- FCI Cumberland & SCP Cumberland (MD)
- FMC Lexington 1 & 2 (KY)
- FCI Memphis (TN)
- USP-II Coleman (FL)
- SCP Edgefield (SC)
- FSL Jesup (GA)
- FCI Marianna (FL)
- FCI Miami (FL)
- FPC Montgomery (AL)
Northeast Region
- FCI Allenwood – Low & Medium (PA)
- USP Canaan (PA)
- FCI Danbury (CT)
- FCI Elkton (OH)
- FCI Fairton (NJ)
- FCI Fort Dix 1 & 2 (NJ)
- SCP Lewisburg & SCP McKean (PA)
North Central Region
- FPC Duluth (MN)
- FCI Englewood (CO)
- FPC & FCI Florence (CO)
- FPC & FCI Leavenworth (KS)
- FPC Greenville (IL)
- FCI Pekin (IL)
- FCI Oxford (WI)
- FPC Yankton (SD)
- FCI Milan (MI)
- FCI Sandstone (MN)
- FCI Waseca (MN)
- MCFP Springfield (MO)
Western Region
- FCI Herlong (CA)
- FCI Lompoc (CA)
- FCI Phoenix (AZ)
- SCP Phoenix (AZ)
- FCI Safford (AZ)
- FCI Sheridan (OR)
- FCI Terminal Island 1 & 2 (CA)
Why This Matters
- Not every federal facility offers RDAP—knowing which ones do helps you plan strategically.
- Eligibility is competitive: Typically, you need ≥24 months left on your sentence, documented substance abuse history, and no disqualifying offenses.
- Transfers take time—request early and through proper channels.
What You Should Do Now
- Identify the closest RDAP facility to your address of record.
- Document your substance use history in your Presentence Investigation Report (PSR).
- Advocate for facility placement with your Unit Team or attorney.
- File administrative remedies promptly if denied eligibility or placement.
Why It Matters
RDAP is more than just a program—it’s a chance to reclaim time and rebuild your life. Research shows lower recidivism and better post-release outcomes for RDAP participants Wikipedia.
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