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Northwest Florida's most comprehensive behavioral health care provider

Lakeview Center serves adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. With more than 60 programs ranging from outpatient counseling and psychiatry to 24/7 crisis support and residential treatments for substance misuse, our specialized team members provide hope and healing for some of the most vulnerable in our area. Faced with a rising need for mental health and substance misuse care, Lakeview Center is here to serve, growing with our community since 1954.

 

Our services

From Escambia to Walton County, Lakeview Center offers more than 60 programs for mental health and substance misuse, including residential treatment, outpatient services, crisis support and community-based care for both adults and children.

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Crisis and emergency care

Our Mobile Response Team offers 24/7 crisis intervention and support, providing telephone triage or coming to callers for in-person help, when needed. Our acute care services, located on our main campus in downtown Pensacola, include our Crisis Stabilization Unit and Short-term Residential Treatment, as well as our Addiction Receiving Facility for detox care and our Central Receiving Facility for Baker Act screenings.

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Drug and alcohol addiction

For those struggling with misuse of drugs or alcohol, Lakeview Center offers a range of outpatient, residential and acute treatment options, including medication-assisted treatment, intensive-outpatient care, a specialized DUI program, inpatient detox care, and community outreach for HIV/AIDS testing and opioid overdose education.

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Adult counseling and mental health

For those coping with mental health issues, Lakeview Center provides comprehensive care personalized to meet your needs. Our options range from outpatient counseling in individual and group settings, to wraparound care and case management, as well as residential programs for those struggling with chronic mental illness. When a condition requires treatment using medications, we provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric treatment, as well as medication management. Many of our programs include options for virtual appointments.

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Psychiatry and prescriptions

When a behavioral health condition requires treatment using medications, your health care provider will assess your needs and work with you to develop a plan that’s best for you. Lakeview Center is here to provide comprehensive psychiatric care, including pharmacy services, medication management, therapeutic injections, case management, children’s psychiatry services and inpatient crisis care, if needed.

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Children’s services

Children’s needs are very different from adults. Our specialized caregivers are dedicated to providing comprehensive care for kids and families.

Lakeview Center serves children across many different locations, including outpatient, community-based and residential programs addressing mental health, substance misuse, autism care, early childhood needs, and specialized care for children in the welfare system.

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Foster care

Foster parents are needed to provide love and care to children with specialized needs, as well as adults with developmental disabilities. Fostering through Lakeview Center means a support network of training and guidance from our specialized behavioral health team members – making a lifelong difference for these inspiring children and adults.

 

 

News and stories

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From survivor to advocate: Alicia Tappan’s fight against human trafficking

As a survivor of human trafficking, Alicia Tappan’s story is one of resilience, strength, and unwavering determination. Her journey led her to launch Survivor-Led Solutions, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering human trafficking survivors. Because exposure to the trauma of human trafficking can lead to mental health and substance misuse, Alicia’s expertise and first-hand experience in […]

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Kim McQuaig has been named Lakeview Center Team Member of the Year

Kim McQuaig, family support technician, has been named Lakeview Center’s Team Member of the Year. With 18 years of experience, her passion for helping families navigate difficult circumstances shines through in every interaction. Kim provides in-home services to families referred by the Department of Children and Families (DCF), working to prevent cases of child abuse and […]

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Laura Goodall-Brown has been named LifeView Group Team Member of the Year

Laura Goodall-Brown, HR-IS manager, has been named LifeView Group Team Member of the Year! Laura plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of our team member data and ensuring our HR systems run efficiently. Her dedication and leadership have made a lasting impact on our organization. Laura sought a career with LifeView Group because […]