Gulf Bend Center

09/18/2025

Katie Sparkman and Angelica Farias (not pictured) recently provided Adult Mental Health First Aid training to staff of The Texan! 💙

We’re proud to equip our community with the tools to recognize and respond to mental health challenges.

09/18/2025

Lia Bullock, Educator at Gulf Bend Center, had a wonderful time connecting with students and community members at the Texas A&M University–Victoria Health & Wellness Fair yesterday! 💙

We’re proud to support mental health awareness and share valuable resources that promote wellness throughout our community.

09/17/2025

Exciting news! Gulf Bend Center is proud to partner with VISD to expand the 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝 initiative to Chandler Elementary, Crain Elementary, and Shields Elementary!

This school-based program brings vital mental and behavioral health support directly to students—right where they learn. By working together, we’re helping students build strong, healthy foundations for success both in and out of the classroom. 💙📚

👉 Read more about this impactful partnership: https://bit.ly/4ppwyU7

Great news for VISD families! 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝 is growing at Chandler Elementary School, Crain Elementary, and Shields Elementary School, bringing earlier, school-based mental and behavioral health supports right where students learn. With our partners at Gulf Bend Center, families can access caring help on campus, and more students are building strong skills for success.

👉 Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4ppwyU7

09/15/2025

🌟 You're Invited to Friendship Fest 2025! 🌟
Hosted by Gulf Bend Center

Join us for a FREE, family-friendly celebration of inclusion, connection, and the incredible abilities of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)! 💙

📅 Saturday, September 27, 2025
🕙 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 Ethel Lee Tracy Park

✅ A free event bag (first come, first served)
✅ A snow cone ticket for every attendee (while supplies last)
✅ Music, games, community booths & more!

This event is open to all — come celebrate with us and help create a more inclusive community! 💫

👉 Register today: https://FriendshipFest2025.eventbrite.com

09/11/2025

Local ***dePrevention efforts help address unique community needs. Let’s work together to build strong, caring communities where everyone feels supported. 💪 Start here ➡️ samhsa.gov/mental-health/suicidal-behavior/prevention ***dePreventionMonth

09/11/2025

🇺🇸 Today, we remember the lives lost, the bravery of first responders, and the strength of survivors and families impacted by 9/11. Grief, trauma, and the weight of remembrance can resurface in powerful ways. It’s okay to feel it. It’s okay to talk about it.

🧠 Mental health matters—especially on days like this. You’re not alone. If you're struggling, support is available.

📞 Call or text 988 for free, 24/7 emotional support.

09/10/2025

Healing takes time. 💛 If you're grieving, here are some healthy ways to care for yourself along the way. ***depreventionmonth

09/09/2025

🌟 You're Invited to Friendship Fest 2025 — It's Right Around the Corner! 🌟

Join Gulf Bend Center on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 10 AM – 1 PM at Ethel Lee Tracy Park for a FREE, family-friendly event celebrating inclusion, connection, and the incredible abilities of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)! 💙

🎉 All attendees will receive a FREE event bag & a snow cone ticket — while supplies last!

👉 It’s coming up fast — register now: https://FriendshipFest2025.eventbrite.com

09/09/2025

Gulf Bend Center staff proudly wear purple to raise awareness and show support for Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. 💜 ***dePrevention

09/08/2025

📞 988 Day | September 8
Today is — a national initiative to raise awareness about the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline and the importance of mental health and su***de prevention. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 for free, confidential support — 24/7.

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