Gulf Coast Treatment Center
Fort Walton Beach, FL
✓ Joint Commission Est. 1996 1 care level
(833) 567-5838
Free · Confidential · 24/7
About Gulf Coast Treatment Center
Gulf Coast Treatment Center in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, helps teen girls aged 12–17 who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, substance abuse, and other mental health or behavior concerns. It offers residential psychiatric care with a team of doctors, therapists, and nurses. Gulf Coast focuses on girls’ unique needs and has long-standing, trusted reputation, operating since 1996.
The center’s approach combines therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and group work to help clients develop coping strategies, process difficult experiences, and regulate emotions. Additional programs include anger management, substance abuse treatment, life skills training, and family therapy. Special groups help girls build confidence, understand emotions, and learn positive ways to handle stress, all in a safe and caring setting.
Girls live in a structured, secure space with private or shared rooms, daily meals, and on-site schooling with certified teachers. The campus offers recreation therapy, community outings like beach trips, and enrichment activities that build teamwork and social skills. Families receive guidance for admissions, and assist with travel plans to help girls from across the country access care.
The center’s approach combines therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and group work to help clients develop coping strategies, process difficult experiences, and regulate emotions. Additional programs include anger management, substance abuse treatment, life skills training, and family therapy. Special groups help girls build confidence, understand emotions, and learn positive ways to handle stress, all in a safe and caring setting.
Girls live in a structured, secure space with private or shared rooms, daily meals, and on-site schooling with certified teachers. The campus offers recreation therapy, community outings like beach trips, and enrichment activities that build teamwork and social skills. Families receive guidance for admissions, and assist with travel plans to help girls from across the country access care.
Who This Center Serves
Adolescents
Girls
Amenities & Features
Fitness Center
Lounge
What to Expect at Gulf Coast Treatment Center
1. Initial Assessment
A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.
2. Active Treatment
Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 30 days.
3. Progress & Recovery
Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.
4. Aftercare Planning
Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.
Contact Information
Quick Facts
| Program | 30 days |
| Capacity | 16-30 beds |
| Focus | This center treats substance u... |
| Insurance | 24 accepted |
| Accreditation | Joint Commission |
Therapies & Methods
Treatment Philosophy
Evidence-Based
Gender-Specific
Trauma Informed
Family Involvement
Conditions & Substances Treated
Alcohol
Drug Addiction
Benzodiazepines
Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Methamphetamine
Marijuana
Synthetic Drugs
Insurance Accepted
Gulf Coast Treatment Center works with 24 insurance providers.
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Information last verified: April 2026 · Data sourced from SAMHSA