Mission

To operate an adult male maximum security institution by providing care, custody and control in a safe and secure environment. The primary program thrust will be directed at moving the inmate to a less secure institution based upon his demonstrated conduct, program performance and need. By encouraging the individual inmate to help himself, it will enhance his opportunity to return to the community as a responsible taxpaying citizen.

266 Water St./PO Box 5128
Eddyville, Kentucky 42038
Warden: Tom Simpson
Secretary: Teresa Hughes 

Phone:   270-388-2211
Fax Numbers

• Hayden Promoted to Branch Manager over HIP/Re-Entry
  Monday, October 06, 2008
  Frankfort, Ky. (October 6, 2008) – Kentucky Department of Corrections Deputy Commissioner Kimberly Potter-Blair today announced that Wendy Hayden has been promoted to a Branch Manager in Central Office. Hayden will oversee the Department’s Home Incarceration Program (HIP) and Re-Entry efforts.
• Prison Receives Near Perfect Score in National Re-Accreditation Audit
  Monday, October 06, 2008
  Frankfort, Ky. (October 6, 2008) – Northpoint Training Center in Boyle County received a near perfect score during its re-accreditation process this week with the American Correctional Association (ACA). The prison received a total score of 99.8 percent on their audit.
• Three Corrections Professionals Named to New Positions in Realignment of DOC’s Division of Mental Health
  Thursday, September 25, 2008
  Frankfort, Ky. (September 24, 2008) – Kentucky Department of Corrections Deputy Commissioner Al Parke today announced a realignment of the agency’s Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse that will move three employees into key positions of leadership. Dr. Elizabeth McKune, Dr. James Van Nort and Karyn Hascal have been selected to serve as Assistant Directors of the Division.