Gulf Coast Mental Health Center

819 Central Avenue
Suite B
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520

Gulf Coast Mental Health Center MS 39520

About Gulf Coast Mental Health Center

Gulf Coast Mental Health Center is community mental health center providing a wide range of mental health and substance abuse services. Gulf Coast Mental Health Center is located in Wiggins, Mississippi.

Gulf Coast Mental Health Center subscribes to the philosophy that it has as its responsibility the mental health of every citizen within the four-county catchment area. They promote better living for all citizens of Region XIII through mental health education, evaluation, and treatment.

Professional staff are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist in crisis situations. Specialized crisis workers are available to adults, children, and people with substance abuse problems. Representatives of Gulf Coast Mental Health Center work with the media, speak to civic and community organizations, and present workshops on a variety of topic to educate the public about mental health-mental retardation problems.

Latest Reviews

Chucken Chambers
1 year ago on Google
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Edit: 5 years later and my wife still has horrible untreated anxiety because some idiot doctor saw her for less than ten minutes and thought she knew everything about my wife. You were wrong. My wife has severe anxiety, except now we just handle it unmedicated and you don't get a penny of money from us or our insurance. You suck, you are bad at your jobs, and I hope your business gets shut down.Have been bringing my wife here for months trying to get help for her SEVERE anxiety issues. Finally get to see the Dr, who was over an hour late and has never seen my wife before, who proceeds to tell my wife that she doesn't think she has an anxiety issue after meeting her for less than ten minutes. That she thinks she has bipolar and needs this 1000 a month medicine with no generic alternative. The new trendy drug they are prescribing to everyone to test it out. My wife may be slightly bipolar, but bipolar people usually have a problem with mood swings out of the blue. No reason. My wife does not, it is always in direct relation to an event. She can't even go over bridges. Her anxiety is so bad that she can't get a job, she can't go to the store, she can't handle the baby crying. Saying that she doesn't have an anxiety problem, when she has been through the mental health system for years and has already been told by several doctors that she has the worst case of anxiety that they've ever even seen, shows that this Dr is only worried about making money and testing unknown drugs on people instead of helping.
Mrs Stanley
1 year ago on Google
1
THIS PLACE HAS CAUSE SO MUCH STRESS IN OUR LIFE MY DAUGHTER IS UNDER THERE CARE WHEN I SAY YOU CANT BELIEVE NOTHING THEY SAY ALL THE DIFFERENT LIES THEY TELL YOU WHEN YOU ARE ONLY TRYING TO CHECK ON YOUR LOVE ONE. THERES NO ONE KEEPING ME INFORMED ON HER. DONT WALK TO THIS PLACE RUN FROM IT I AM IN DISBELIEF OF HOW A A PLACE COULD BE. ITS SAD WHEN YOU NEED MENTAL HELP YOU CANT TRUST THIS PLACE FOR IT. I FEEL LIKE MY DAUGHTER IS GOING TO BE SCARED FROM THIS AND SHE WILL NEVER REACH OUT FOR HELP AGAIN. CAUSE I WOULDN'T AFTER THIS EXPERIENCE. TO HEAR HOW MY DAUGHTER HAS CHANGED INTO SOMEONE ELSE BECAUSE THEY IS INJECTING HER WITH SOMETHING LIKE SHE IS A MENTAL TREAT TO %OTHERS .THIS IS SAD.
Sabrina Young
3 years ago on Google
1

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Accepted Insurance

Gulf Coast Mental Health Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. The Aftercare Follow-up Program helps those who have been discharged from private and state psychiatric facilities enroll in the right treatment program at Gulf Coast Mental Health Center.
intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
12-step icon12-Step
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

For those seeking help with addiction, a drug rehab in Mississippi offers the necessary care to achieve long-term recovery. Options include inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and long-term drug rehab in Mississippi.

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Programs

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Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Child Program
The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's addiction.
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Seniors Program
Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.
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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Amenities

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Accreditations

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Mississippi

Contact Information

Phone icon (228) 467-1881
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819 Central Avenue
Suite B
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520

Reviews of Gulf Coast Mental Health Center

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You will not receive any kind of help, you will feel that you spend your money without receiving anything in return, only new people to meet.

Reviewed on 3/11/2019
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1.8 (8 reviews)
Chucken Chambers
1 year ago
1

Edit: 5 years later and my wife still has horrible untreated anxiety because some idiot doctor saw her for less than ten minutes and thought she knew everything about my wife. You were wrong. My wife has severe anxiety, except now we just handle it unmedicated and you don't get a penny of money from us or our insurance. You suck, you are bad at your jobs, and I hope your business gets shut down.Have been bringing my wife here for months trying to get help for her SEVERE anxiety issues. Finally get to see the Dr, who was over an hour late and has never seen my wife before, who proceeds to tell my wife that she doesn't think she has an anxiety issue after meeting her for less than ten minutes. That she thinks she has bipolar and needs this 1000 a month medicine with no generic alternative. The new trendy drug they are prescribing to everyone to test it out. My wife may be slightly bipolar, but bipolar people usually have a problem with mood swings out of the blue. No reason. My wife does not, it is always in direct relation to an event. She can't even go over bridges. Her anxiety is so bad that she can't get a job, she can't go to the store, she can't handle the baby crying. Saying that she doesn't have an anxiety problem, when she has been through the mental health system for years and has already been told by several doctors that she has the worst case of anxiety that they've ever even seen, shows that this Dr is only worried about making money and testing unknown drugs on people instead of helping.

Mrs Stanley
1 year ago
1

THIS PLACE HAS CAUSE SO MUCH STRESS IN OUR LIFE MY DAUGHTER IS UNDER THERE CARE WHEN I SAY YOU CANT BELIEVE NOTHING THEY SAY ALL THE DIFFERENT LIES THEY TELL YOU WHEN YOU ARE ONLY TRYING TO CHECK ON YOUR LOVE ONE. THERES NO ONE KEEPING ME INFORMED ON HER. DONT WALK TO THIS PLACE RUN FROM IT I AM IN DISBELIEF OF HOW A A PLACE COULD BE. ITS SAD WHEN YOU NEED MENTAL HELP YOU CANT TRUST THIS PLACE FOR IT. I FEEL LIKE MY DAUGHTER IS GOING TO BE SCARED FROM THIS AND SHE WILL NEVER REACH OUT FOR HELP AGAIN. CAUSE I WOULDN'T AFTER THIS EXPERIENCE. TO HEAR HOW MY DAUGHTER HAS CHANGED INTO SOMEONE ELSE BECAUSE THEY IS INJECTING HER WITH SOMETHING LIKE SHE IS A MENTAL TREAT TO %OTHERS .THIS IS SAD.

Sabrina Young
3 years ago
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Amber Rayne
4 years ago
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Literally waited an hour for paperwork

carley herbertt
4 years ago
3

Dwayne Sessions
7 years ago
1

Chloe LeMay
7 years ago
5

Gary Warner
7 years ago
1

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