Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital | Panama City, FL
Mental Health Clinic • Panama City, FL • Main campus with three satellite outpatient centers (Blue Springs Outpatient Center in Marianna; Okaloosa Outpatient Center in Fort Walton Beach; main campus in Panama City) locations
About
Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited mental health care provider based in Panama City, Florida. The 86-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital operates at the main campus (1940 Harrison Ave) with three satellite outpatient centers across the Florida Panhandle: Blue Springs Outpatient Center in Marianna and Okaloosa Outpatient Center in Fort Walton Beach. They offer inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents, adults, active duty service members and their families, and veterans, plus Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy at the Panama City campus and Fort Walton Beach Outpatient Center. Phone: 850-763-0017.
Clinic Type
Mental Health Clinic
Address
1940 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL 32405
Phone
850-763-0017
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
Available (TMS and other services referenced; no explicit telehealth label found)
Emergency Care
Level of care assessments available 24/7
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
Self-pay, Private insurance, Medicare/Medicaid, Credit cards (assumed)
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What is TMS therapy and is it right for me?
Talk with your doctor about these risks to find out if Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is right for you.
What services are offered?
Acute inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services for adolescents, adults, active duty military, veterans and geriatric psychiatry.
Where is the facility located?
Main campus at 1940 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL 32405.
Is TMS therapy offered?
Yes, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy is offered at the main campus in Panama City and the Okaloosa Outpatient Center.
What are the contact methods?
Phone: 850-763-0017; contact page available on site.
Are there satellite locations?
Yes, Blue Springs Outpatient Center (Marianna) and Okaloosa Outpatient Center (Fort Walton Beach).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Find Mental Health Facilities: 3.4/5 (125)
- Nursa (clinician ratings): 3.8/5 (213)
- Better Business Bureau (BBB): A+ (BBB rating) (N/A)
Patients praise
- Some patients reported receiving compassionate and helpful care during their stay
- Praise for specific staff members and nurses for kindness and professionalism
- Positive experiences regarding the facility's environment and helpfulness in stabilization for some individuals
- Recognition as a sanctuary for healing and recovery by some users
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding communication with family members and lack of updates on patient status
- Allegations of poor quality of care and unhelpful/rude staff interactions
- Complaints about forced stays (involuntary admissions) and the involuntary commitment process (Baker Act)
- Perceptions that the facility prioritizes insurance-covered patients or profit over patient wellbeing
- Dissatisfaction with treatment planning, medication management, and the effectiveness of group therapy
"I was immediately treated with kindness and compassion. All the nurses and staff are AMAZING! I spent 6 days here and it truly helped get me back on my feet."
— Find Mental Health Facilities Review"It is my opinion the hospital is a business first and will keep the people with insurance while throwing the ones without, out early... There is no therapy, the group therapy is an absolute joke."
— Find Rehab Centers Review"As family, we were given no information for days, given multiple different 'release' days and 'ill call by 10 am' with no return phone calls."
— LocalityBiz ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Contact Us | Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital | Panama City, FL — Mar 29, 2026
- Programs & Services | Emerald Coast Behavioral | Panama City, FL — Mar 30, 2026
- Adult Inpatient | Emerald Coast Behavioral | Panama City, FL — Mar 29, 2026
- Staff | Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital | Panama City, FL — Mar 29, 2026
- Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital - UHS Careers — Jan 13, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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