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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When Tonia’s daughter, Kaci, was sixteen years old, everyday life began to feel overwhelming. Kaci was struggling with trauma, depression and intense fear that often kept her isolated in her bedroom. “She was afraid to leave the house or even be around people,” Tonia shared. “Her doctor and school both referred us for help, and […]
Pensacola, Fla. (April 9, 2026) – Lakeview Center is celebrating a major milestone in mental health care for Northwest Florida: more than 7,500 Baker Act screenings completed since opening its Central Receiving Facility (CRF)—and the two‑year anniversary of both the CRF and its Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) on the organization’s main campus in Pensacola. Lakeview’s […]
As clinical manager and counselor for Lakeview Center’s Short‑Term Residential Treatment (SRT) program, Ashtin Lafountain plays a vital role in supporting individuals during recovery from a mental-health crisis. Ashtin’s journey into mental health was deeply personal. Like many in the field, her interest in psychology began to better understand her own experiences and those within […]
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