Lakeview Center serves adults and children struggling with mental health or substance misuse. With more than 60 programs ranging from outpatient counseling and psychiatry to 24/7 residential treatments and mental health crisis support, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Due to Tropical Storm Isaias, all Lakeview Center offices and facilities will be closed Friday, Oct. 9: For questions regarding outpatient appointments, call 850-469-3500. For help during a mental health crisis, call Lakeview Center’s Mobile Response Team available 24/7 at 866-517-7766. Thank you for entrusting Lakeview Center with your care, as we keep the safety of […]
DeFuniak Springs, Fla. (Sept. 22, 2026) – Lakeview Center was awarded approximately $800,000 in first-year funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program, a statewide initiative announced by Gov. Ron DeSantis that leverages nearly $188 million in federal funds to expand access to healthcare in rural communities. Lakeview Center is one of 15 partner organizations participating […]
“I came to save the world,” Pamela Howard said with a laugh, reflecting on her early days as a 25-year-old targeted case manager at Lakeview Center. For three decades, Pamela has built a remarkable career at Lakeview Center, growing from a case manager into a respected leader who now serves as Team Leader of Service […]
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