News & Resources

Gulf Bend Center's "Shine the Light" Walk & Resource Fair

Our goal is to raise awareness about mental illness and suicide & to provide individuals, families and parents with information on a wide variety of topics and resources available in our community! This is a free, fun filled event for the entire family.

This event is open to individuals and teams. You can have as many participants as you’d like on a team, but each team member must complete a separate registration form. Also, please feel free to create your own team T-shirt!

All participants must register using the link below. Please note that registration will open in February:

Registration Link: https://2026ShinetheLight.eventbrite.com

If you are interested in being an event sponsor or exhibitor, please visit www.gulfbend.org for details or call Jessica Dodds at 361.582.2328.

Sponsorship Form
Exhibitor Registration Form
Event Flyer

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

¡Los servicios de texto y chat de 988 Lifeline ya están disponibles en español!

Haga clic aquí para obtener información sobre cómo acceder a todos los servicios en español.

Mental Wellness Month

January is Mental Wellness Month—a time to reset, reflect, and prioritize your well-being. Mental wellness is about more than managing symptoms; it’s about finding balance, building resilience, and accessing the support you deserve.

At Gulf Bend Center, we’re here to support your mental health journey every step of the way.