Oceans Behavioral Hospital Waco

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Waco Our experienced teams walk with you through every stage of recovery.

Oceans Behavioral Hospital – Waco provides inpatient and outpatient behavioral health care, supporting individuals with dignity, safety, and continuity of care.

When someone experiences a panic attack, the symptoms can feel sudden, intense, and difficult to understand.For patients...
05/29/2026

When someone experiences a panic attack, the symptoms can feel sudden, intense, and difficult to understand.

For patients and families, knowing what to look for can help bring clarity and reassurance in the moment. Oceans Healthcare’s latest article shares information on common panic symptoms, when to seek medical evaluation, and when ongoing panic may need additional support.

Support is available, and understanding the signs can be an important first step.

Read more: https://oceanshealthcare.com/blog/panic-attack-or-something-else/

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Waco was grateful to participate in the Together We Thrive event, connecting with community m...
05/19/2026

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Waco was grateful to participate in the Together We Thrive event, connecting with community members and sharing mental health resources available close to home.

Events like these create important opportunities to build understanding, strengthen local partnerships and help reduce the stigma around seeking behavioral health support. Oceans Waco offers partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs for ages 13 and up, providing structured care for adolescents and adults while supporting continued connection to daily life.

To learn more or request an assessment, visit https://oceanshealthcare.com/location/oceans-behavioral-hospital-waco/

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Waco is proud to recognize Lead MHT Melissa as Employee of the Year!Melissa’s dedication is r...
05/18/2026

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Waco is proud to recognize Lead MHT Melissa as Employee of the Year!

Melissa’s dedication is reflected not only in the care and commitment she brings to her role each day, but also in an incredible milestone: two years of perfect attendance. She was also recognized as the April 2026 Perfect Attendance winner.

Congratulations, Melissa, and thank you for the dedication, teamwork and compassion you bring to Oceans Waco each day.

To learn more about Oceans Behavioral Hospital Waco, visit https://oceanshealthcare.com/location/oceans-behavioral-hospital-waco/

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Waco was grateful to spend the evening at the Midway ISD Resource Fair, connecting with famil...
05/15/2026

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Waco was grateful to spend the evening at the Midway ISD Resource Fair, connecting with families and sharing behavioral health resources available in the Waco community.

We are proud to partner with local school districts to support adolescents and families. Our adolescent intensive outpatient program offers evening treatment options, helping provide structured care while allowing students to maintain their school-day routine.

To learn more about Oceans Behavioral Hospital Waco and the programs we offer, visit https://oceanshealthcare.com/location/oceans-behavioral-hospital-waco/

Jade B., Community Liaison at Oceans Behavioral Hospital Waco, recently attended the Waco ISD Resource Fair to connect w...
05/13/2026

Jade B., Community Liaison at Oceans Behavioral Hospital Waco, recently attended the Waco ISD Resource Fair to connect with families and share behavioral health resources available close to home.

Oceans Waco offers an Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program for ages 13–17, with evening hours Monday through Thursday from 5–7:45 p.m. The program provides structured support while helping teens maintain their school, family and daily routines.

Contact us today at 254.870.5977 to schedule an assessment, or visit https://oceanshealthcare.com/location/oceans-behavioral-hospital-waco/

Across Oceans Healthcare, our hospitals are built by people who show up with steadiness, compassion, and purpose.This Na...
05/11/2026

Across Oceans Healthcare, our hospitals are built by people who show up with steadiness, compassion, and purpose.

This National Hospital Week, we’re recognizing the teams who help make behavioral health care possible each day - from those providing direct patient care to those supporting safety, operations, admissions, food service, facilities and every step in between.

Thank you for the work you do to care for patients, support one another and carry our mission forward.

To learn more about Oceans Healthcare, visit oceanshealthcare.com

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Waco is grateful to recognize Misty, Director of Nursing, and Betty, Assistant Director of Nu...
05/11/2026

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Waco is grateful to recognize Misty, Director of Nursing, and Betty, Assistant Director of Nursing, during National Nurses Week.

Thank you both for the compassion, leadership and dedication you bring to our patients and team each day. Your work helps support high-quality care and reflects the heart of nursing at Oceans.

Happy Nurses Week!

Oceans Behavioral Hospital - Waco, visit https://oceanshealthcare.com/location/oceans-behavioral-hospital-waco/

Today, we are proud to spotlight Tameka Babineaux for National Nurses Week, whose approach to nursing is centered on pre...
05/08/2026

Today, we are proud to spotlight Tameka Babineaux for National Nurses Week, whose approach to nursing is centered on presence, kindness, and making sure each patient feels seen, heard and valued.

“To me, nursing is more than just a career; it's being there for people when they need support, comfort, and compassion the most. It's about providing patient-centered care while making the patient feel seen, heard, and valued.

I'm proud to be a nurse because the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference in someone's day. Being able to help patients through difficult times and seeing their progress is one of the most rewarding parts of this job.

Being a nurse at Oceans means being part of a team that genuinely cares about patients. It's important to work in an environment that demonstrates compassion, teamwork, and where we can truly help patients feel supported on their journey to healing.”

Thank you, Tameka, for the compassion and care you bring to your patients, your team and Oceans.

To learn more about Oceans Healthcare, visit https://oceanshealthcare.com/locations/

This National Nurses Week, we are proud to spotlight Gwen Thomason, LPN, who has been part of the Oceans team for 15 yea...
05/08/2026

This National Nurses Week, we are proud to spotlight Gwen Thomason, LPN, who has been part of the Oceans team for 15 years.

Gwen began her career as a mental health technician before becoming an LPN, and throughout her time at Oceans, she has served in many roles - from med nurse and floor nurse to infection control, staffing support, phlebotomy, and now Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) nurse.

For Gwen, working in mental health care is about being present for patients during some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives.

“I feel like that is when I can really make a difference,” Gwen shared. “I try to gain their trust by being honest and up front with them. I implement structure, boundaries and dependability.”

Her current role as an IOP nurse has become one of her favorites because it allows her to spend more time building relationships, supporting treatment, and contributing to meaningful progress.

“We are able to bond and build trust, which helps the most in their treatment and well-being,” she shared.

Gwen also credits her work family for making her time at Oceans meaningful.

“I feel blessed to be in this field and have the opportunities that I have been given working here at Oceans,” Gwen said.

Thank you, Gwen, for the dedication, experience and heart you bring to your patients, your team, and Oceans.

To learn more about Oceans Healthcare, visit https://oceanshealthcare.com/locations/

For National Nurses Week, we’re recognizing the nurses whose dedication shapes the care experience across Oceans. Today,...
05/07/2026

For National Nurses Week, we’re recognizing the nurses whose dedication shapes the care experience across Oceans.

Today, we are proud to spotlight Gretchen Armstrong, whose approach to nursing is grounded in compassion, presence, and a deep commitment to serving others.

"Nursing is more than just a profession to me - it is my passion. It gives me the opportunity to give back for everything that has been given to me throughout my life. I feel truly honored to be a nurse. Being able to support others and know that I may have made a difference in someone’s life is incredibly rewarding.

Mental health is something every healthcare professional will encounter during their career, and I have been fortunate to witness firsthand how nursing can positively impact patients’ lives. Being present in the moment for my patients, actively listening to them, and providing compassionate care is what drives me every day.

Oceans' has given me the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in my patients’ lives. They have supported our community by recruiting individuals who share the same passion and goals that I do. They have also provided many of us with a platform to help change the way mental health is viewed within our communities and to advocate for compassionate, patient-centered care."

Thank you, Gretchen, for the compassion and dedication you bring to your work each day.

To learn more about Oceans Healthcare, visit https://oceanshealthcare.com/locations/

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