Gulf Coast Youth Academy
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1015 Mar Walt Drive
FL
32547
(850) 863-4160
(850) 863-8576
duane.evans@uhsinc.com
104, Ages 14-18
Gulf Coast Treatment Center
http://www.uhsinc.com/behavioralhealthcare.php
Low- & Moderate-Risk
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Ft Walton Beach
Duane Evans
Program Director
Gulf Coast Youth Academy is a low- and moderate-risk program located in Ft. Walton Beach. Behavioral Health Overlay Services (BHOS) are provided for up to 104 youth, which includes outpatient level mental health and substance abuse counseling. The program has an indoor gymnasium, an outdoor basketball court, a paved jogging track, a swimming pool, and a low R.O.P.E.S. course.
A fiber optic vibration sensor surrounds Gulf Coast Youth Academy. Forty-eight recorded security cameras monitor the program. The program provides uniforms. Gulf Coast Youth Academy cannot accept sex offenders, as youth are housed 4 per room. The average length of stay for low-risk youth is 4 to 6 months and the average length of stay for a moderate-risk male is 6 to 9 months.
Gulf Coast Youth Academy (school number 469810) is a Type 3 program offering English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and one elective course. The elective course is typically used to provide additional reading assistance to needy students or vocational training.
Education and vocational services are provided through the Okaloosa County School District. Vocational opportunities include: Masonry and Carpentry.
This program serves as a GED® test site.
From Tallahassee take I-10 west to Hwy 85 (exit 56). Turn south onto Hwy 85 towards Ft. Walton Beach. Approximately 25 miles veer right (just before the light) onto SR 123. Stay on SR 123 for 5 miles. It will dead-end at a traffic light. Turn right and proceed past Okaloosa Regional Airport runway. At the next traffic light turn right onto Lewis Turner Blvd and proceed to Ft. Walton Beach. Turn left at the second light (Hospital Road) just passed the fair grounds. The road will end at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center after approximately 1 block. Turn right. The program will be 1 block on your right. The sign will read "Gulf Coast Treatment Center" at 1015 Mar Walt Drive.
Okaloosa