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.
We Want to Hear From You!
You are invited to participate in a survey regarding transportation. Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and participation is voluntary. More...
September is Suicide Prevention Month
DID YOU KNOW THAT ACCORDING TO THE CDC, THERE IS ONE DEATH BY SUICIDE IN THE UNITED STATES EVERY 12 MINUTES? THERE ARE SERVICES AVAILABLE IN OUR COMMUNITY FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF SUICIDAL BEHAVIORS AND THEIR UNDERLYING CAUSES. WHEN SUICIDAL BEHAVIORS ARE DETECTED EARLY, LIVES CAN BE SAVED. SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH AND NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK IS SEPTEMBER 8 – 14TH. PLEASE JOIN GULF BEND CENTER IN SUPPORTING SUICIDE PREVENTION – IT’S EVERYONE’S BUSINESS. More...
Save the Date
This magic-filled fundraising event is sure to dazzle with a buffet-style catered dinner & cocktails, a silent & live auction, carnival-themed games of chance and entertainment provided by illusionists, "The Crescent Circus" of New Orleans. More...
Mental Health First Aid Training
You may know CPR and Basic First Aid, but can you administer first aid in a mental health crisis? In this course, you learn risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns, strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to turn for help. 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...
Hysterectomy Tied to Depression, Anxiety Having a hysterectomy can be a traumatic experience, and new research now shows it may also increase the long-term risk for depression and anxiety. More...
Could Profit Be a Factor in Kidney Transplant Decisions? In a finding that suggests money may sometimes guide whether someone gets a new kidney, researchers report that patients at U.S. for-profit dialysis centers are less likely to receive a transplant. More...
