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Gulf Bend Center's Friendship Fest Event!

Saturday, September 27, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Ethel Lee Tracy Park – Pavilion/Amphitheater Area

Join us for a fun, free, family-friendly event celebrating inclusion, awareness, and the abilities of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Friendship Fest aims to:

Raise awareness about IDD
Celebrate individual strengths and abilities
Promote empathy, respect, and meaningful connections
Foster a more inclusive community where people with IDD are valued and empowered

Enjoy games, activities, snacks, and resource booths hosted by local organizations offering helpful information and services.

REGISTER TODAY: https://FriendshipFest2025.eventbrite.com

Download Forms Below:

[Exhibitor Registration Form]
[Sponsorship Form]
[In-Kind Sponsorship 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.

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, Megan Campos, 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!