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Over the course of seven months, Eric progressed through Lakeview’s Short-Term Residential Treatment (SRT) program and Lodges program, both tailored to support individuals grappling with substance misuse and co-occurring mental health challenges. These programs provide a structured environment where individuals can address their struggles, develop healthier coping strategies and build a foundation for long-term recovery. […]

DeFuniak Springs, Fla. (Dec. 12, 2024) – Homeless individuals struggling with mental health issues will soon have better access to housing while they strive for stability, thanks to support of Lakeview Center by United Way Emerald Coast. Lakeview Center was named a United Way Emerald Coast partner agency for 2024 with a $19,066 grant towards […]

Britt Barnes, case manager on the FACT Team, has been named Lakeview Center’s Team Member of the Quarter for her exceptional dedication and advocacy. Recently, Britt worked alongside a colleague to assist a client who had been declining in health. The team was unsure of the cause, but the client was experiencing pain and had […]

Jennie Butler, benefits coordinator, has been named Team Member of the Quarter for LifeView Group – parent company of Lakeview Center – for her exceptional contributions to the annual Health & Welfare (H&W) audit at GCE, our affiliate providing career services for team members with disabilities. Over the past three years, Jennie has progressively taken […]

For individuals and families facing the challenges of homelessness, hope can seem out of reach. Lakeview Center was named a United Way Emerald Coast partner agency for 2024 with a grant towards the PATH team – or Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness. Lakeview Center’s PATH team supports mental health clients struggling with homelessness […]

The Krewe of Andres de Pez in Pensacola hosted a fundraiser supporting crisis mental health care in our community and graciously selected Lakeview Center as the beneficiary! The Krewe of Andres de Pez is named for the Spanish conquistador Admiral Andres de Pez, credited for leading the Spanish expedition that would become the first successful […]

Lakeview Center has been awarded a mental wellbeing grant for $320,000 over the next four years from the Florida Blue Foundation – the only organization in Northwest Florida to receive this prestigious funding. This grant will be instrumental in enhancing Lakeview Center’s efforts to develop a robust behavioral health workforce pipeline through expanded internship opportunities […]

Sweneda McDonald, medication-assisted treatment director, has been named Team Member of the Quarter for Lakeview Center! Sweneda’s dedication to mental health and substance misuse awareness is evident in how she represents Lakeview Center in the community! She is a frequent guest speaker at public events, even dedicating her personal time—nights, weekends, sometimes multiple times per […]