How to Contact an Inmate at FMC Devens
FMC Devens is a federal medical center in the Ayer, Massachusetts area that opened in 1999. If someone you care about is held there, this page explains how family and friends can stay in touch by text through ContactMeAsap, and where to find the official address, phone number and visiting rules on bop.gov.
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About FMC Devens
- State
- Massachusetts
- Area
- Ayer
- Security level
- Administrative (medical)
- Facility type
- Federal Medical Center (FMC)
- Opened
- 1999
- Official page
- FMC Devens on bop.gov
FMC Devens: Sits on former Fort Devens Army land, roughly 40 miles west of Boston.
Federal medical centers (FMCs) are administrative facilities that provide care for inmates with serious or chronic medical problems, according to the BOP. The BOP notes that administrative facilities, other than the ADX, can hold inmates in all security categories.
People are usually placed in a medical center because of a health need, and a medical placement can end in a transfer to another institution. If you are not sure the person is still at FMC Devens, the free search above shows where they are held before you add funds.
How texting works for someone at FMC Devens
You text from your own phone. ContactMeAsap relays your messages to your inmate through CorrLinks/TRULINCS, the messaging system the Federal Bureau of Prisons uses for inmates. Getting started takes four steps.
- Find your inmate.Search the BOP directory by name or register number (BOP register numbers are eight digits, usually written like 12345-678). It’s free and needs no account, and live BOP verification shows the person’s name and facility before you pay, so you can confirm they are held at FMC Devens.
- Add funds. Choose the Basic Federal Plan ($20 per month of service) or the Premium Federal Plan ($30 per month of service). The fee is drawn from the balance you add, and your balance is yours until you use it.
- Follow your setup instructions.Once your payment is approved, we send instructions by text and email, including an easy-to-remember email address that goes on your inmate’s TRULINCS computer.
- Get approved, then text.BOP regulations require your inmate to add you to their approved contact list. This “text approve” step takes them just moments. After that, text your inmate like you would anyone else.
Contact-list limits and review timelines can vary by facility, so check FMC Devens on bop.gov for the specifics. For more detail, read our guide to how to text a federal inmate or see federal inmate texting for plans and pricing.
Official address, phone number and visiting rules
ContactMeAsap doesn’t publish facility street addresses or phone numbers. They can change, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons is the authoritative source.
For the official address, phone number and visiting rules, see FMC Devens on bop.gov.
Facility details on this page were last reviewed in October 2026. Policies and contact information can change, so always confirm with the BOP.
Questions about FMC Devens
Can I text an inmate at FMC Devens?
ContactMeAsap is built for people held in Bureau of Prisons facilities, and FMC Devens is one of them. Search for your inmate for free, then set up service and text from your own phone while your messages are relayed to them through CorrLinks/TRULINCS. Your inmate must add you to their approved contact list first, availability can vary by facility and by individual, and the BOP may monitor or restrict inmate communications.
What if my inmate is moved from FMC Devens?
People are sometimes transferred between institutions, and a medical placement can end with a move. Use the free search to confirm where your inmate is held before you add funds, and search again if you hear they have been moved. If you have questions about your service after a move, contact us.
Where can I find the address, phone number and visiting rules for FMC Devens?
The Federal Bureau of Prisons is the official source. ContactMeAsap doesn’t publish facility street addresses or phone numbers because they can change, so use the FMC Devens page on bop.gov for the current address, phone number and visiting information.
How much does it cost to text someone at FMC Devens?
ContactMeAsap is pay-as-you-go: you add funds when you choose. The Basic Federal Plan is $20 per month of service and the Premium Federal Plan is $30 per month of service, each drawn from the balance you add, and your balance is yours until you use it. Searching the BOP directory is free and needs no account.
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ContactMeAsap is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) or CorrLinks/TRULINCS. Federal institutions may monitor or restrict inmate communications, and availability can vary by facility.