Oceans Waco is passionate about helping individuals manage behavioral health challenges and attain the best possible quality of life.
12/20/2025
Our Community Liaisons, Erin H. and Jasmine G., recently hosted a festive Christmas Crafts activity at Brookdale Lakeshore, creating Santa mugs filled with holiday floral arrangements alongside residents.
Brookdale Lakeshore is one of our valued partners, and we always enjoy spending time with residents through engaging, hands-on activities that bring connection and seasonal joy.
Thank you to the Brookdale Lakeshore team and residents for welcoming us and making the day so special. đź’™
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12/18/2025
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Waco was proud to serve as a sponsor of the 25th Annual Sammons Senior Christmas Dinner in Temple, Texas.
This special event brings seniors together each year for a warm meal, holiday cheer, and meaningful connection. We were honored to support a tradition that reflects the heart of the community.
Our Community Liaison, Erin, was grateful for the opportunity to attend, celebrate alongside attendees, and share in a few joyful moments on the dance floor. đź’™
At Oceans, we believe community connection is essential to well-being, and we’re thankful to partner with organizations that uplift and care for our seniors during the holiday season.
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12/15/2025
Oceans Behavioral Hospital - Waco was proud to join McLennan Community College (MCC) for this year’s De-Stress Fest, a campus-wide event designed to help students unwind before the final stretch of the semester.
Therapist Danielle and Community Liaison Jasmine spent the day connecting with students and sharing mental health resources while MCC Student Life provided a variety of calming activities - from painting and guided meditation to ornament making, friendship bracelets, and more.
With nearly 76% of college students reporting “moderate to serious psychological distress” during finals, events like these play an essential role in encouraging self-care and supporting student success. We’re grateful to MCC for creating this space and inviting our team to be part of it.
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12/13/2025
At Oceans Healthcare, our commitment to quality means safe, effective, and compassionate care for every patient.
In this video, our quality leaders share what quality means to them and how it drives our behavioral health programs and patient outcomes.
From rigorous safety standards to innovative care practices, our leaders ensure every team and every location provides the highest standard of behavioral health services.
On Monday, November 24, 2025, members of our team joined the We The People Community for their annual Thanksgiving Food Basket Distribution at the City of Waco Multipurpose Center.
This meaningful community event, now in its 25th year, was founded and led by Carlton “Pastor C” Stimpson of New Light Missionary Baptist Church. What began with turkey giveaways has grown into a large-scale outreach, providing full holiday meal baskets for families to prepare at home.
This year, families received baskets filled with turkey, potatoes, mac and cheese, green beans, and more. The evening also featured live entertainment, creating a joyful atmosphere as neighbors came together in gratitude and generosity.
Our Oceans team was honored to assist with such an impactful tradition that strengthens the African American community and ensures families across Waco can share in the warmth of a Thanksgiving meal.
Members of our team recently had the privilege of volunteering at Shepherd's Heart - Feeding Families. Changing Lives.
As we enter the season of gratitude, our team was honored to give their time in support of local families preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday. Acts of service like this remind us of the importance of community, connection, and caring for one another - values that are at the heart of everything we do at Oceans.
During our visit, we also had the opportunity to learn more about Things from the heart, the organization’s store that provides families with clothing and household items at no cost. Remaining items are sold to help support their mission, making it one of Waco’s most impactful and self-sustaining resale shops.
We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with organizations like The Shepard’s Heart and support the meaningful work they do for families in our community.
To learn more about Oceans Behavioral Hospital - Waco and how we can support you, visit https://tinyurl.com/OHCWaco
12/03/2025
On this day, we recognize the incredible contributions of people with disabilities and the importance of inclusive communities. At Oceans Healthcare, we believe that every person deserves dignity, respect, and opportunities to thrive.
We honor the strength and spirit found in every individual and the communities that lift one another up. Today serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding, compassion, and connection as we continue creating spaces where everyone feels supported.
To learn more about Oceans Healthcare and the services we provide, visit www.oceanshealthcare.com
12/01/2025
Quality care is at the heart of everything we do.
At Oceans Healthcare, quality about more than meeting standards, it’s about creating safe, supportive spaces where patients can heal, and our teams can thrive. Every decision we make is guided by compassion, excellence, and a commitment to the communities we serve.
We’re proud to provide care that helps people grow, heal, and succeed every day.
We recently joined the Gang Awareness, Prevention & Safety Program at South Terrace Youth Center - an event sponsored by Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network and Waco Housing Authority & Affiliates to support youth and strengthen community connections.
Our team, Amy, Erin, and Danielle, was on hand to share resources, answer mental health questions, and connect with attendees.
We also captured some great moments with guest speakers Quentin Tasby and Victor P. Hall, MC & Waco Street Drummer Richard A. Thompson, Sierra Shaw (Waco ISD), Cory Cleveland (GRIP Program), and District Attorney Josh Tetens.
Events like this remind us how powerful community connections are. Thank you to everyone who joined us! đź’™
On November 19, 2025, our team - Jennifer (Outpatient Director), Erin Hughley (Community Liaison), and Jasmine Green (Community Liaison) - hosted a Lunch & Learn with Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment Center.
We met with Appolonia Okereke (CNO), the therapy team, and discharge planners, as well as Melissa West (CFO), to reinforce collaboration, communication, and our shared commitment to supporting adolescents in behavioral health care.
At Oceans Behavioral Hospital - Waco, we partner closely with Cedar Crest so that adolescents have access to a full continuum of care, from inpatient to outpatient services, ensuring smooth transitions and ongoing support for every youth and family we serve.
By working together, we can create stronger outcomes and compassionate care every step of the way. đź’™
This October, Misty McCarver-Moore, Director of Nursing, took a moment to recognize some incredible staff members for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to our mission.
Congratulations to our Employees of the Month:
Shanalyn, LVN & Janie, RN
Sarina, MHT
Shana, MHT
Yavonica, Lead MHT
Talieghya- MHT
These team members received “Kudos Cards” and Perfect Attendance awards - small tokens for the huge impact they make every day! 💙
Thank you for all you do to support our patients, families, and community. Your dedication doesn’t go unnoticed!
This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for the moments of connection, resilience, and compassion that define our communities. We honor the patients, families, and colleagues who inspire us every day with their strength and dedication.
At Oceans Healthcare, we are thankful for the opportunity to make a difference, support one another, and celebrate the small victories that bring hope and healing.
From all of us at Oceans Healthcare, we wish you a safe and meaningful Thanksgiving.
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At Oceans Behavioral Hospital Waco, your loved one’s healing is our only focus. We are passionate about helping older adults and seniors manage the challenges that come with aging and attain the best possible quality of life.
Our unique, comprehensive approach recognizes the importance of treating the whole person. Each patient is supervised by a board-certified psychiatrist and monitored closely by a medical physician to ensure overall health and wellbeing.
More importantly, we believe your loved one’s life experiences deserve respect. Our every action is rooted in an unwavering commitment to treat our patients with dignity and compassion. Our hospital provides an intimate setting where patients receive confidential, personalized care. Utilizing proven, innovative and progressive therapies, our qualified professionals strive to promote long-term recovery.
Behavioral health treatment is a life-long journey and healing requires constant attention. In addition to our inpatient services, we offer family and caregiver therapy, education about behavioral challenges and tools for supporting loved ones.
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