Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital

201 East 19th Street, Panama City, Florida, 32405

Levels of care: Inpatient, Residential Rehab, PHP / Day Treatment +5 more
Accreditation: Joint Commission (JCAHO)
Insurance: Medicaid, Medicare +1 more
Languages: English

Contact this center

In crisis? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or 911 for emergencies.

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital is a behavioral health hospital in Panama City, Florida, offering care for both adults and adolescents ages 13 to 17. Among nearby facilities, it is one of only two that serve this teen age group and one of two accredited by the Joint Commission. Its program addresses conditions including self-harm, and it is the only facility in the local comparison set reported to offer EMDR as part of its therapeutic approach.

The hospital provides a partial hospitalization (PHP) / day treatment level of care, one of just two in the area to do so, giving families a structured option between inpatient and outpatient support. Medicare is accepted as a form of payment. This combination of adolescent-focused care, day treatment, and trauma-informed therapy positions it as a distinct option for families in the Panama City area.

Conditions treated

PTSD / TraumaCo-Occurring DisordersSelf-Harm

Treatment approaches

Therapies Offered

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)EMDRMotivational InterviewingGroup TherapyIndividual TherapyFamily TherapyTrauma-Focused

Treatment Approaches

Evidence-BasedTrauma-Informed

Who this facility serves

Who We Support

MenWomenTeens / AdolescentsYoung AdultsAdultsSeniorsVeterans / MilitaryMilitary Families

Age Groups

Adolescents (13–17)Young Adults (18–25)Adults (26–64)Seniors (65+)

Gender Program

Co-Ed

Languages

English

Levels of care

✕Detox
✓Inpatient
✓Residential Rehab
✓PHP / Day Treatment
✓Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
✓Outpatient Rehab
✕Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
✓Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring
✕Sober Living
✓Aftercare / Continuing Care
✓Virtual / Telehealth
✕In-Home Care
✕Interventions
✕Recovery Coaching
✕Concierge Treatment
✕Retreat
✕Recovery School
✕Therapeutic Boarding School

Insurance & payment

Accepts

MedicaidMedicareTRICARE

Payment options

medicaidmedicaremilitary-tricarePrivate InsuranceSelf-Pay / CashState-Funded / Free

Accreditation and licensing

Joint Commission (JCAHO)

Admissions and policies

Smoking PermittedVaping Permitted

How this compares nearby

Among the 7 treatment centers we list within 30 miles of Panama City, this is one of:

1that offer EMDR
2that offer PHP / Day Treatment
2that serve Adolescents (13–17)
2that serve Teens / Adolescents
2that hold Joint Commission (JCAHO)

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital offer?

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital offers Inpatient, Residential Rehab, PHP / Day Treatment, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring, Aftercare / Continuing Care and Virtual / Telehealth.

What conditions does Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital treat?

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital treats PTSD / Trauma, Co-Occurring Disorders and Self-Harm.

What therapies does Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital use?

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital offers Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT), EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy and Trauma-Focused.

Is Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital accredited?

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital lists accreditation from Joint Commission (JCAHO).

Who does Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital serve?

Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital lists programmes for Men, Women, Teens / Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors, Veterans / Military and Military Families.