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Faced with a rising need for mental health and substance misuse care, Lakeview Center has grown with our community since 1954. Each year, we serve more than 29,000 adults and children in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties.

Some of these stories of growth and success – for our team members and those we serve – are below.

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Donor Spotlight

Donor Spotlight: T‑Mobile supports connection, care and community

Strong collaborations make it possible to deliver life‑changing services across the communities served by LifeView Group. One of those organizations is T‑Mobile, whose support reaches beyond technology to strengthen the work happening on the ground every day. Through philanthropic giving and community sponsorships, T‑Mobile has demonstrated a meaningful commitment to the people behind our mission. […]

Thomas Williams

Professional Growth Journey: Thomas Williams

When someone arrives on campus, the situation is often stressful – from adults and children seeking mental health treatment to families receiving case management services. As campus ambassador for LifeView Group’s main campus in downtown Pensacola, Thomas Williams spends his days walking the grounds, building relationships and stepping in when situations escalate. “I need to […]

Meet Our Board: Charles Beall

Meet Our Board: Charles Beall

Charles Beall has served on the Lakeview Center board of directors since 2005, bringing more than two decades of thoughtful leadership, steady guidance and deep commitment to the organization’s mission. Raised in Pensacola and an attorney by profession, Charles’ father served on the Lakeview Center board in the 1990s, and Charles grew up hearing about […]

Christy Birge named Lakeview Center Team Member of the Quarter

Christy Birge named Lakeview Center Team Member of the Quarter

Known for her tireless dedication, Christy Birge, Administrative and Care manager at the Lodges in Walton County, consistently goes above and beyond to serve both clients and team members, never settling and always striving to improve the way her unit operates. In her role, Christy has exceeded expectations by improving efficiency across the Lodges, implementing […]

Honored as a 2026 Top MilSpouse Employer

Recognized as a Top Employer for Military Spouses

Lakeview Center and our parent company LifeView Group have been recognized as a 2026 Top MilSpouse Employer by U.S. Veterans Magazine. This award highlights our ongoing commitment to recruiting, supporting and retaining military spouses by offering meaningful career pathways, flexibility and long-term professional growth. “Military spouses often navigate unique difficulties such as frequent relocations, deployments and career […]

EMDR training is coming to Pensacola, FL

Lakeview Center is hosting EMDR Basic Training in Pensacola

Lakeview Center is hosting EMDR Basic Training in Pensacola on September 11–13 and October 23–25, 2026, offering mental health professionals the opportunity to build advanced, evidence‑based skills in trauma treatment. This EMDRIA‑approved training combines in‑depth instruction, supervised practicum and ongoing consultation. Sessions will be held at the Activity center (1110 W. Lakeview Ave). EMDR (Eye […]

Chad Gornick professional growth journey

Professional growth journey: Chad Gornick

For Chad Gornick, technology isn’t the end goal, it’s the tool. What motivates him most is using his IT expertise to support the people and mental health services that make Lakeview Center’s mission possible. Chad earned a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, followed by a master’s degree in Instructional Design and Technology. He joined Lakeview […]

Honored as a 2026 VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer

Honored as a 2026 VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer

Pensacola, Fla. (April 20, 2026) – Lakeview Center and our parent company LifeView Group have been recognized as a 2026 VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer. This prestigious accolade highlights our strong commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing and supporting veterans and the military-connected community. Lakeview Center supports veterans and their families by offering outpatient counseling, psychiatry, substance misuse treatment, residential programs and 24/7 […]