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LifeView Group honored as a 2025 VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer

Pensacola, Fla. (May 1, 2025) –  LifeView Group, the parent company of Lakeview Center, has been recognized as a 4 Star Employer by VETS Indexes Employer Awards for 2025. This prestigious accolade highlights LifeView Group’s steadfast commitment to fostering a veteran-friendly workplace and supporting the military community through employment opportunities and dedicated resources. The VETS […]

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Growing professionally: Rachael McKeithen

Rachael McKeithen never planned to lead, but her 10-year journey at Lakeview Center proves sometimes purpose finds you. Starting as a high school temp at the methadone clinic, she returned in 2015 as a compliance auditor, craving a behind-the-scenes role after stepping back from leadership at a prior organization. “I wasn’t looking for more,” she […]

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Growing professionally: Nealofier Lewis-Rhodes

Nealofier Lewis-Rhodes, director of the DUI Program at Lakeview Center, has built a remarkable 32-year career with the organization, evolving from a volunteer to a leader in a unique program serving Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Her journey reflects a deep commitment to service, lifelong learning and empowering others. In 1993, Nealofier joined Lakeview Center […]

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Job fair at Lakeview Center coming up May 7

DeFuniak Springs, Fla. (April 15, 2025) – Lakeview Center will host a job fair and hiring event on Wednesday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 79 N. Davis Lane, Building 100, in DeFuniak Springs. Onsite interviews, pre-screenings and information about specific job openings will be available. Attendees are asked to please bring […]

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Growing Professionally: Lindsey McGriff

For 20 years, Lindsey McGriff has dedicated her career to supporting others and helping the organization grow. Now serving as LifeView Group’s manager of Quality Systems and Data Analysis, she oversees audit tracking, policy and procedure management, accreditation preparation and reporting to ensure continuous improvement within the company. Lindsey’s path to LifeView Group was shaped […]

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Growing professionally: Kristi Gargiulo

Kristi Gargiulo’s career journey at Lakeview Center is a testament to her passion for helping others and her dedication to personal and professional growth. As a behavior health technician II at Lakeview Center’s Short-Term Residential Treatment Facility, Kristi plays a vital role in supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Her job involves assisting with daily […]

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Shannon Spann named Lakeview Center Team Member of the Quarter

Working in the CHIPS therapeutic foster care program is demanding even in the best of times, but during the holiday season, the challenges multiply. This past December, when multiple team members were out, Shannon Spann, CHIPS clinical manager, stepped up in an extraordinary way, ensuring that every child and foster family continued receiving the care […]

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From survivor to advocate: Alicia Tappan fights against human trafficking

As a survivor of human trafficking, Alicia Tappan embodies 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 trauma-informed care make […]

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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 […]