Gulf Bend Center is a regional provider of integrated behavioral health and intellectual & developmental disability services for Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Jackson, Refugio, Lavaca and Victoria Counties. The mission of the Center is to improve the quality of life in our community for individuals and their families by providing excellent and trusted care for wellness.
Our experienced staff provides a wide array of treatment and support services in a professional and compassionate way. We not only support patients, but we also support families and friends, giving them the tools they need to provide the proper level of care for their loved ones.
May is Mental Health Month
Gulf Bend Center wants everyone to know that mental illnesses are real, and recovery is always the goal. Living a healthy lifestyle may not be easy, but by looking at your overall health every day – both physically and mentally – you can go a long way in ensuring that you focus on your Fitness #4Mind4Body. More...
Shine the Light on Mental Health & Suicide Walk
Gulf Bend Center would like to thank all who attended our 2nd Annual Shine the Light on Mental Health and Suicide Walk & Resource Fair on Saturday May 5, 2018! Thank you for your support and participation! More...
Upcoming Workshops
Gulf Bend Center is offering several different workshop opportunities in May. Allison, Besio, LPC, will be presenting a two-part workshop for mental health professionals and Partner's Resource Network will provide two free workshops on Children's Mental Health and Section 505. We hope you can join us!
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Suicide Warning Signs
Every year, 30,000 Americans take their own lives by committing suicide. At least 15% of people with depression complete the act of suicide, but an even higher proportion will attempt it. More...
Featured Topics
Mass Violence. This topic center provides resources on coping with and discussing mass violence events that have occurred. More...
Mental Health Recovery. This center contains material on taking control of your own mental health recovery and creating self-help plans for daily living and crisis times. More...
Terrorism & War. Terrorism is the use of force or violence against persons or property in violation of the criminal laws of the United States for purposes of intimidation, coercion or ransom. More...
Fetal Growth, Maternal Anger Impact Infant Regulation Poor prenatal growth and higher postnatal anger have indirect effects on infant reactivity and regulation, according to a study published in the March/April issue of Child Development. More...
