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Gulf Bend Center "Friendship Fest" Event!

Join us at Gulf Bend Center's first annual "Friendship Fest" event on September 14, 2024, at Riverside Park's Special Events Area! Celebrate & promote inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This event seeks to challenge stereotypes, promote inclusivity & acceptance, and encourage meaningful interactions between people with and without disabilities to foster empathy, respect, & mutual understanding to aid in a more inclusive society where people with IDD are valued and empowered members. This will be a free, fun-filled event for the entire family.

Everyone who registers by August 12th will receive a free event T-shirt!

Details and registration at: https://gulfbendcenterfriendshipfest.eventbrite.com

Sponsorship & Exhibitor opportunities are available. Please contact Jessica Dodds at 361.582.2328 for more information.

Friendship Fest Flyer

Sponsorship Form

Exhibitor Registration Form

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.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Take our quick customer feedback survey and share your thoughts on how we’re doing and what we can improve. It only takes a few minutes, and your feedback will make a BIG difference! Thank you for being a valued part of our community. Your insights help us grow and serve you better.

Responda nuestra rápida encuesta de comentarios de los clientes y comparta sus opiniones sobre cómo lo estamos haciendo y qué podemos mejorar. ¡Solo toma unos minutos y sus comentarios marcarán una GRAN diferencia! Gracias por ser una parte valiosa de nuestra comunidad. Sus conocimientos nos ayudan a crecer y brindarle un mejor servicio. Simplemente escanee el código QR.

Meet Our Newest Team Members

We are excited to introduce our newest team members! Please welcome Breanna Horelka, Simone Wiest, Savannah Wharton, & Savanah Segura! #TEAMGBC #IAmGBC

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