News & Resources

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

We’re deeply grateful to our generous sponsors for supporting this year’s "Shine the Light" Walk & Resource Fair. Your partnership helps raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention—and brings hope and healing to our community.
Together, we’re breaking the stigma, supporting those in need, and helping to shine the light on the importance of mental health and suicide awareness.

Lamar Outdoor, STEC, Chick-fil-A, ISC Group, Inteplast Group, Gardenhouse Coffee & Espresso Bar, Kimmy's Carnival, DeTar Healthcare System, HEB, Foamed Up, Seadrift Coke, L.P., Citizens Medical Center, Frost Bank, Goyen Electric, Inc.

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.

May is Mental Health Month!

Wearing green and showing our support! Our Gulf Bend Center team is proud to stand together for Mental Health Awareness Month—raising awareness, breaking stigma, and reminding our community that mental health matters every day.

Meet Our Newest Team Member

Welcome to the Team, Matt! 

We’re thrilled to introduce our newest team member: Matt Salinas – Compliance & Data Support Specialist! 

We hope that you will find your work at Gulf Bend Center to be rewarding, challenging & meaningful!

Our Affiliates

Funding is provided by Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc.

Mental Health, Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities & Substance Use Issues

24-Hour Crisis Hotline: (877)SAFEGBC or (877)723-3422

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org