Gulf Coast Treatment Center

Substance Use and Mental Health

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Residential

Primary Level of Care

Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.

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Provider's Policy

Gulf Coast accepts many private insurance plans and will assist with insurance verification.

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.

Build Confidence and Emotional Resilience

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.

Connect with Comfort, Activities, and Education

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.

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
1015 Marwalt Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions....

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Accreditation
Joint Commission

Joint Commission Accredited

The Joint Commission accreditation is a voluntary, objective process that evaluates and accredits healthcare organizations (like treatment centers) based on performance standards designed to improve quality and safety for patients. To be accredited means the treatment center has been found to meet the Commission's standards for quality and safety in patient care.

Typical Program Length
30-90 dyas
Founded in 1996
30 years in business
Occupancy
16-30 beds
Conditions We Treat
Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders +2 More
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Drug Addiction +5 More
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How to pay

Insurance Accepted

Provider's Policy: Gulf Coast accepts many private insurance plans and will assist with insurance verification.
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Care Options

Levels of Care

Substance use and mental health issues can occur simultaneously or as primary conditions. Effective treatment explores how mental health conditions contribute to addiction, and vice-versa. Many rehabs treat substance use disorders and mental health conditions with personalized care plans.
Detox
Not Offered at This Center
Typically the initial stage of treatment for substance use, focusing on medically supervised management of withdrawal symptoms.
Residential
Residential programs for substance use and mental health with structured care and 24/7 monitoring. Treatment takes place on-site, with behavioral health professionals often providing care in group, individual, and family settings.
Sober Living
Not Offered at This Center
Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.
Outpatient
Not Offered at This Center
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Virtual & In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Depression

Depression

Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Trauma

Trauma

Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."

Girls

Who We Treat

Adolescents

Adolescents

Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.

Girls

Approaches

Evidence-Based

Evidence-Based

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

Family Involvement

Family Involvement

Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.

Gender-Specific

Gender-Specific

Separate treatment for men or women can create strong peer connections and remove barriers related to trauma, shame, and gender-specific nuances.

Trauma Informed

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Family Therapy

Family Therapy

Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.

Group Therapy
Life Skills

Life Skills

Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.

Psychoeducation

Psychoeducation

This method combines treatment with education, teaching patients about different paths toward recovery. This empowers them to make more effective decisions.

Recreation Therapy

Recreation Therapy

In recreation therapy, recovery can be joyful. Patients practice social skills and work through emotional triggers by engaging in fun activities.

Relapse Prevention Counseling

Relapse Prevention Counseling

Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

Anger

Anger

Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Depression

Depression

Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.

Personality Disorders

Personality Disorders

Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.

Trauma

Trauma

Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."

Substances We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.

Cocaine

Cocaine

Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Ecstasy

Ecstasy

Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.

Heroin

Heroin

Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.

Marijuana
Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.

Synthetic Drugs

Synthetic Drugs

Synthetic drugs are made in a lab, unlike plant-based drugs like mushrooms. Most synthetic drugs are either stimulants or synthetic cannabinoids.

Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Shared Rooms

Amenities

Fitness Center
Outdoor Lounge

Activities

Games
Physical Fitness

Off-Site Activities

Adventure Outings

Off-Site Amenities

Beach Access
Excursions
Reviews

What people are saying

2.8
Average of 13 reviews

Treatment

3.0

Accommodations

3.0

Food & Nutrition

2.5

Value

4.0

DP

Debbie prim

Treatment in 2025 • (180+ days) • Reviewed 01/14/26

4.0

Former Client

Old Resident

Vermont

Alcohol
Cocaine
Ecstasy
Marijuana
It was hard being away from home for the first time and there was some rough patches but I can say that this treatment center did help me pick my life back up and understand I was worth something. The staff who are there now are amazing they understand what you are going through and do there best to help you get through it. If any of the staff see this I just want to say thank you

Some staff are good Some struggle with us but overall they are pretty good at removing the staff who need to be removed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

The following therapies are included: group therapy, 1-on-1 counseling and more.
Walton Beach, Florida, United States.
Gulf Coast accepts many private insurance plans and will assist with insurance verification.
The typical length is 30-90 dyas.
Gulf Coast Treatment Center provides residential and more.

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