Bay County Vet Center

The Bay County Vet Center in Panama City, Florida, provides compassionate, confidential counseling and support services tailored for Veterans, active duty service members, and their families. This non-medical outpatient facility specializes in a wide array of mental health services, including individual, group, couples, and family counseling. The center offers targeted care for concerns such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, grief, and the effects of military sexual trauma (MST). Services are delivered by experienced Veteran counselors who understand the unique challenges of military life and the transition to civilian living.

Evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Motivational Interviewing are available to help individuals regain stability and emotional well-being. The center also supports minority Veterans, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and returning service members, offering care that acknowledges and respects their diverse experiences. In addition to in-person sessions, Bay County Vet Center offers telehealth options and referrals for more intensive care when necessary. Veterans in Bay County and surrounding communities can trust this center as a safe and empowering place to begin or continue their healing journey.