Gulf Coast Center

Psychiatry • Galveston, TX • Since 1962 • Multiple community service centers (Galveston Island, Mainland Texas City, Oria Alvin, Southern Brazoria Angleton, plus youth clinics) locations

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About

Gulf Coast Center is a government-backed mental health authority serving Galveston and Brazoria Counties, Texas. They provide a wide range of services including mental health care, substance use services, IDD services, outreach, education, and disaster response. They operate 4 offices (headquartered in Texas City) and employ about 92 staff. Key roles include psychiatrists, case managers, nurses, and crisis-on-call staff. They offer trainings and resources, and function as the primary mental health authority for the region. Contact: 866-729-3848 or other listed numbers; main site gulfcoastcenter.org.

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Clinic Type

Psychiatry

Address

Galveston Island Community Service Center 4700 Broadway #100 Galveston, TX 77550; Mainland Community Service Center- Texas City 7510 FM 1765 Texas City, TX 77591; Oria Community Service Center 101 Brennen Ln Alvin, TX 77511; Southern Brazoria Community Service Center 101 Tigner Rd Angleton, TX 77515; Galveston County Youth Behavioral Health Clinic 3201 FM 2004 Texas City, TX 77591; Brazoria County Youth Behavioral Health Clinic 101 Tigner Rd Angleton, TX 77515

Phone

866-729-3848 / 800-643-0967 (crisis/hours)?

Email

IDDAdmissions_Intake@gulfcoastcenter.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://gulfcoastcenter.org/mentalhealth/

Emergency Care

24-hour crisis hotline; crisis helpline; community-based crisis response; in-patient psychiatric hospitalization

Services Offered

Mental health services
24-hour crisis hotline
emergency and stabilization services
inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care
counseling
skills and education training
case management
peer services
education & skills training
Youth Empowerment Services Waiver (1915(c) Medicaid)

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What mental health services are offered?

24-hour crisis hotline, emergency and stabilization services, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, counseling, and skills and education training.

How can I get help now?

Call the 24-hour crisis hotline at 866-729-3848. To make an appointment, call 800-643-0967.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Healthgrades (Dr. Karen Chu): 4.6/5 stars (54 reviews)
Gulf Coast Center (various review sites): ~3.85–4.2/5 stars (15–16 reviews (varies by platform))
UTMB Health Physician Profiles: 4.8–5.0/5 stars (individual providers) (Varies per provider)

Patients praise

Knowledgeable, compassionate, and attentive clinical care from specific physicians
Professional and kind office staff in certain instances
Effective treatment for mental health and substance abuse issues for many patients

Common complaints

Inconsistent or poor communication regarding appointments and billing
Long wait times for appointments and medical services
Concerns about unprofessional behavior or lack of care from specific providers
Difficulties with medication management and prescription refills

"The inconsistency in their communication made it extremely difficult to be a client. They do not disclose appointment costs upfront... this center has been a nightmare for me for over a year."

— Rehab.com review for Gulf Coast Center

"My experience with Kaelan Temple was extremely disappointing and unprofessional. I did not feel that I was treated with the level of care, respect, or professionalism..."

— WebMD review for UTMB Behavioral Health

"Dr. Johnson has done a outstanding job bringing me out of depression & anger problem... Thank you for the outstanding care!!! Staff is outstanding too!!!"

— FindRecoveryCenter review for Gulf Coast Center

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].