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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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Honored as a 2026 Top MilSpouse Employer

Recognized as a Top Employer for Military Spouses

Pensacola, Fla. (May 5, 2026) – 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.

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 […]

Lakeview Center marks two years of Crisis Care with 7,500 screenings

Two years of acute crisis care with 7,500 screenings

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 […]

Professional growth journey: Ashtin Lafountain

Professional growth journey: Ashtin Lafountain

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 […]

Partner spotlight: Florida Blue

Partner spotlight: Florida Blue

As mental health needs continue to rise across Northwest Florida, strong community partnerships play a critical role in expanding access to care. For Hong Potomski, recently named Northwest Market President for Florida Blue, the organization’s partnership with Lakeview Center reflects a shared commitment to improving health and well‑being across the region. What continues to resonate […]

Lakeview Center receives grant from St. Joe Community Foundation to renovate Walton County Residential kitchen

St. Joe Community Foundation grant renovates residential kitchen

A $32,400 grant from the St. Joe Community Foundation has enabled a much‑needed kitchen renovation at Lakeview Center of Walton County, enhancing safety and daily living for adults receiving residential mental health care. The grant funded a comprehensive kitchen remodel, including new cabinets, countertops, appliances and other critical upgrades, transforming an outdated space into a […]