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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!


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

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.

Are You Prepared?

The best time to prepare is before a hurricane. Avoid having to rush through potentially life-saving preparations by waiting until it’s too late. Get your disaster supplies while the shelves are still stocked, and get that insurance checkup early, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period. #hurricanepreparedness

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!

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