BHG Grand Bay Treatment Center

I recently moved to Ocean Springs, MS from Memphis. I had to transfer to a new clinic from Memphis. This so happened to be the clinic I transferred to and I am SO GRATEFUL that I did. What sold me was when I was calling treatment centers, New Seasons in Biloxi seemed annoyed when I called to ask about what I needed to do to transfer. So I called this clinic to see if it would be a better fit, and less complicated and believe me it was! The counselor Jami from the clinic immediately called me back the same day I called to ask about their services, she had me come in the same day, fill out the paperwork, and got my transfer paperwork from Memphis. The next day I was a permanent client and dosing with them. That is what sold me! The counselors are wonderful. Jami got me into the clinic the same day that I called as a transfer. That is unheard of usually it takes a bit of time to transfer, but Jami doesn’t play. She gets the job done and recognizes how important this medication is for those who truly need it. Phenomenal staff work here. From the counselors to the nurses and the doctor. As a former nurse myself I will say this clinic has some of the kindest nurses I’ve ever met. One of the nurses came up to me my first day and welcomed me to the clinic. It’s a small clinic so it feels more family like. The staff is always willing to help and they will go far to do so. My only complaint is that they aren’t sure if I can do split dosing. I metabolize opiates at a rapid and fast rate, this was confirmed by a blood draw to see what my blood level of methadone is after 24 hours and before I dose for the next day. The optimum level is in the 400s mine was at 100, which is extremely low. So in TN I was given split doses 60 MG face dose and 60 mg take home. This allowed me to live a normal life without unpleasant withdrawls. But even with that draw back I am very grateful for this clinic. The other set back is they don’t take insurance. There is a grant which I’m currently trying to get on so that is very helpful but if you don’t qualify it can get pricy. It cost 15 a day and they only do the orange wafers. Which is great if you like the pill form better as I do. It’s also cheaper from New Seasons. The methadone wafers at that clinic are $22.00. That 7 dollar difference doesn’t seem like much but believe me it really is. It’s a 49 dollar difference weekly. Methadone saved my life. I was total abstinence from all drugs including methadone for four months when I got off of opiates. Unfortunately, I experienced severe post acute withdrawl and wasn’t able to live a normal life as others do who never used opiates. I attended meetings NA/HA and AA. Which I believe are VITAL to recovery. But doing so alone without methadone was too difficult for me. The damage done to my brain was long lasting and became obvious when I still couldn’t function as I did before I used opiates I dealt with severe panic attacks, and being unable to experience pleasure in anything. For example, a beautiful sunrise usually makes me smile and makes my soul feel warm, but I couldn’t experience that “feeling” anymore because of the damage opiates had done on my brain. So after four months I had to get on methadone in order to be able to experience pleasure in everyday activities as other people do. Antidepressants wouldn’t work, because that isn’t the chemical my brain was lacking from the damage done by opiates. So methadone for me is a life saving medication. As it is for so many others. I continue to do meetings, intensive outpatient, go to conventions, and see a therapist for my recovery. Alongside with methadone. I’m a firm believer in this medication that with it and the psychological part of recovery (meetings, therapy, etc) that a happy life is once again possible with the freedom from addiction.

IF YOU CAN GET PAST THE RECEPTIONIST (who seems to have nothing but contempt and disdain for the clients) then this is the place to go if you want to get off heroin and/or painkillers. There is a HUGE misconception about methadone clinics. It's not a bunch a junkies who deal drugs in the parking lot...it's life changing, life saving and a real way to manage withdrawals. The nurse is great, the counselors are good. Although there's a high turnover rate on both, the ones that are there and have been consistent are excellent. The director is also great. But the receptionist...OMG...I can't even imagine how many people have not gotten help because of her open hostility toward clients. I've been going for years and luckily came at a time when everyone, even the first point of contact, the receptionist, was helpful.

I've been going here for over 4 years now and eventually the staff and management has both changed. I still have nothing but great thing to say about my own experience. Love my councilor and everyone here. ❤ 💙!! I recommend to anyone who needs to come here to help change their life for the better...

Saved my life, literAlly

Great staff very caring and friendly

The best ever!!!

Only place in town

Unfortunately, this is no longer Gulf Coast Treatment Center. When it was GCTC is was great, but as of the new year, 2020, ownership changed and 2.5 months later, there is barely any staff left. I seriously don't know how they will continue to operate much longer which sucks because if they close, the closest methadone clinic is 3x as far.The few employees that are left are great. But it has drastically changed since being bought from previous owner.

Bad review we went in for intake me and my girlfriend internet was down they turned us away and doctor left after I had called two days in a row confirming appointment. We both left in tears would highly recommend dauphin island parkway

Wednesday, January 17th, 2018. The clinic was CLOSED! Apparently the protocol that is to be used when the clinic can't dispense, DIDN"T work today! I think its time the clinic reevaluate its procedures--to put it mildly?