● State Prison
Connect with someone at Varner Unit
Arkansas routes 5 facilities through YardLink — covering ADC state prisons and county
jails including Pulaski County (Little Rock), Sebastian County (Fort Smith), Washington
County (Fayetteville), Benton County (Rogers), and Garland County (Hot Springs). YardLink
drops JPay and Securus stamp fees to $0, so families from Little Rock to Fort Smith,
Fayetteville, and Pine Bluff stay connected without buying a single credit pack.
See support and reentry tools in our
reentry resource library,
or read our
messaging guide.
YardLink Cost
$0 / message
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YardLink vs. JPay & Securus at Varner Unit
| Feature |
YardLink |
JPay |
Securus |
| Per-message fee |
$0.00 |
$0.25–$0.50+ |
$0.25–$1.00+ |
| Account creation |
✓ Free |
✗ Paid stamps |
✗ Paid credits |
| Photo sharing |
✓ Included |
✗ Extra fee |
✗ Extra fee |
| Profile pages |
✓ Full profiles |
✗ None |
✗ None |
| Community features |
✓ Included |
✗ None |
✗ None |
| Hidden fees |
✓ None ever |
✗ Multiple |
✗ Multiple |
| JPay cost comparison |
See full JPay vs. GTL vs. YardLink comparison for Varner Unit →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I contact someone at Varner Unit?
Create a free account at
YardLink. Once your account is set up, your incarcerated loved one at Varner Unit can connect with you through the platform. Messaging is free — no stamps, no credits, no per-message charges.
Is YardLink really free for Varner Unit messaging?
Yes. $0 per message, always. YardLink is built on the belief that families shouldn't pay to stay connected. There are no hidden fees, no expiring credits, and no premium tiers that gate basic messaging.
What's the difference between YardLink and JPay for Varner Unit?
JPay charges per message (typically $0.25–$0.50+) and requires purchasing stamps in advance. YardLink charges nothing per message. Over 100 messages, that's $25–$50+ saved. Over a year, hundreds of dollars — just for the privilege of staying in touch.
What is "Varner Unit messaging"?
It refers to electronic communication with people incarcerated at Varner Unit in Grady, Arkansas. YardLink provides a platform for this messaging at no per-message cost, along with profile pages, photo sharing, and community features.
Does YardLink need approval from Varner Unit to work?
YardLink is a social platform — not a facility-contracted service. Your incarcerated loved one creates their own account and controls their own connections. No facility gatekeeping, no approval process.
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