units added one additional prisoner per living-cubicle increasing each of these housing unit's prisoner population to 168 prisoners, increasing the total population of the prison to 1,158 prisoners. In the summer of 2009, the six new housing units added one additional prisoner per living-cubicle increasing each of these housing unit's prisoner population to 192 prisoners, increasing the total population of the prison to 1,302 prisoners. In the fall of 2009, the original camp building added 40 additional prisoners, increasing the total population of the prison to 1,342 prisoners. On May 31, 2016, Michigan Department of Corrections announced intentions to close Pugsley during the following fiscal year. They cited the facility's age, limited capacity, and a reduction in state prison population. Pugsley's budget for 2017 was cut accordingly. The prison is anticipated to close by September 24, 2016. Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative (MPRI) In 2005, the prison became one of the original eight Pilot Sites and currently a Residential ReEntry In-Reach Facility for the Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative or (MPRI) model. Prisoner programs and services Pugsley Correctional Facility provides the following prisoner programs: General Education Development; Business Education and Building Trades classes; a pre-release program; substance abuse treatment]; Alcoholics Anonymous & Narcotics Anonymous; Assaultive and Sex Offender Therapy; Thinking for A Change; Cage Your Rage; parenting classes; and has a law library and legal writers program. Along, with various MPRI in-reach programs. Recreation Recreation for the prisoners includes a gymnasium, softball field, indoor and outdoor basketball court, weight pavilion, music program, hobbycraft program; walking/running track, and exercise stations. Prisoner Benefit Fund Equipment for these leisure-time activities are provided by the Prisoner Benefit Fund which was funded directly from the prisoner store and other prisoner fundraising functions. Religious services A variety of religious services is provided to the prisoner population overseen by the Prison Chaplain and aided by approved religious volunteer groups from the local community. Health care services The prison has a Health Care Unit that provided prisoners access to a physician, physician assistant, nursing (24 hours per day), dental and psychological services. See also List of Michigan state prisons References Buildings and structures in Grand Traverse County, Michigan Prisons in Michigan 1956 establishments in Michigan