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Gulf Coast Treatment Center

Fort Walton Beach, Florida · Part of Gulf Coast Youth Services

Level of care
Residential treatment (RTC)
Ages
12 to 17
Insurance
Private insurance (residential treatment benefits), Managed-care Medicaid

Listed as operating. 8 sources, newest retrieved Oct 11, 2026. Record researched May 23, 2026.

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Published program summary

Panhandle psychiatric residential treatment facility for girls and young women ages 12-17 with education services.

Services and populations

Genders served
girls and young women
Specialties
Psychiatric residential treatment, emotional and behavioral issues, trauma-informed care
Program categories
Adolescent rtc, Mental health, Trauma / mood / anxiety
Modalities
Group therapy, family therapy, social enrichment, life skills, on-site education
Service area
Our facility is located in Florida, but we accept referrals and patients from across the country.

Admissions

Admissions process
  • Walk-ins are welcome, and appointments can also be made. We respect your privacy and hold all information discussed in the strictest confidence.
Hours
  • Our residential program operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Our business hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Published exclusions
  • The items listed below are not allowed at Gulf Coast Treatment Center

Daily life and family

Daily life
  • On weekdays, they wake up, conduct hygiene, eat breakfast, participate in a typical school day and then have structured activities for the afternoon leading up to their scheduled bedtimes.
  • Visits from family are arranged through the treatment team, which can include the judge, the family, case manager (if applicable), therapist, clinical program director, and psychiatrist.
Family involvement
  • We also offer family therapy and other programming to involve family members.

Insurance and payment

Insurance listed
Private insurance (residential treatment benefits), Managed-care Medicaid

Credentials and public record

Accreditation
The Joint Commission
Public record
Not yet checked
License or state record
Gulf Coast Treatment Center, Inc. DBA: Gulf Coast Youth Services; Florida DCF Substance Use Disorder provider search (SAMH licensed providers, sudprovidersearch.myflfamilies.com)
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Location

Address
1015 Mar Walt Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
County
Okaloosa County

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