News & Resources

Thank You Sponsors!

Thank You to Our Shine the Light 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.

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.

Gulf Bend Center Receives Donation from STEC!

Thank You, South Texas Electric Cooperative!

On May 7, 2025, South Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. generously donated $1,000 to Gulf Bend Center through STEC’s Charitable Giving and Corporate Support Program.

These funds will directly support our Shine the Light initiative, helping us raise awareness around mental health and suicide prevention in our community.

We are so grateful for STEC’s continued support & commitment to making a difference.

Meet Our Newest Team Member

Welcome to the Team!

We’re thrilled to introduce our newest team member, Sophia Perez, who is joining us as a Case Manager on our Child & Adolescent Services Team. #TEAMGBC #IAmGBC

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