Gulf Coast Center – Anchor Point Youth Behavioral Health: Comprehensive Care for Young Texans
Located in Texas City, the Gulf Coast Center’s Anchor Point Youth Behavioral Health clinic serves as a vital resource for young people across Galveston County facing mental health challenges and substance use disorders. This facility, also known as the Galveston County Youth Behavioral Health Clinic, is dedicated to providing specialized, compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of children and adolescents. The center focuses on establishing a foundation for long-term health and well-being within the community it serves.
Specialized Youth Behavioral Health Services
The clinic offers a range of services designed to address complex behavioral health issues. Understanding that young people often deal with overlapping challenges, the center provides integrated treatment, ensuring all aspects of a patient’s health are managed concurrently. This holistic approach is crucial for achieving comprehensive healing and sustainable recovery.
Addiction Treatment Program: Youth Focus ASAP/Outpatient
A key offering at Anchor Point is the outpatient treatment for substance use disorders, often referred to as Youth Focus ASAP/Outpatient. This program is specifically designed for adolescents who require structured treatment while remaining engaged with their families, schools, and communities. The focus is on addressing both the addiction and any co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously, maximizing the potential for positive outcomes.
Treatment plans are highly personalized and may incorporate various therapeutic modalities, including individual counseling, group therapy, and family support services. The goal is to equip youth with the necessary coping mechanisms and life skills to manage their conditions and prevent relapse. Services include:
- Individual Therapy
- Group Counseling
- Family Support and Education
- Integrated Treatment for Co-occurring Conditions
The professional team at Anchor Point is committed to delivering high-quality behavioral healthcare in a supportive and confidential environment. By addressing mental health and substance use concurrently, they help young individuals navigate their challenges and move toward a healthier, brighter future.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What types of conditions are treated at Anchor Point?
The clinic provides treatment for mental health conditions as well as substance use disorders, focusing specifically on children and adolescents. They specialize in treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders simultaneously.
Does this facility offer inpatient or residential treatment?
Anchor Point primarily offers outpatient behavioral health services, including the Youth Focus ASAP/Outpatient program, which allows youth to receive treatment while living at home.
How can I initiate services or get help for a youth in crisis?
To schedule an appointment or inquire about services, you can call the Gulf Coast Center’s main line at 1-800-643-0967. If a young person is experiencing a mental health crisis, immediate help is available through the 24-hour crisis hotline at 866-729-3848.



