CBWF was founded in 1986, as the Coastal Bend AIDS Foundation, by a group of volunteers to provide support for friends and family members infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. As the disease became more chronic rather than acute, and funding became available for additional services, the agency grew to provide additional support services for those living with HIV and AIDS. In 2012, the board of directo
rs decided to change the name of the agency, to better fit the array of services provided and diverse client base. Today, the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation still honors its founding members by providing HIV/AIDS specific medical treatment and support services, but also encompasses programs for the entire community. In 2015, CBWF became a Federally Qualified Health Center. We provide quality primary health care and behavioral health services to anyone, regardless of the ability to pay or insurance status. Since its inception, CBWF has consistently pursued the development of service programs moving the agency towards the reality of a seamless continuation of health care and support services for those most in need.
