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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In honor of Veterans Day, LifeView Group’s Veterans Employee Resource Group nominated a select group of team members to be featured in a special spotlight series celebrating the veterans who strengthen our organization. For Behavioral Health Technician Glenn Porter with the Short-term Residential Treatment (SRT) program, service, teamwork and camaraderie remain central to both his […]
Beginning November 4, Lakeview Center will offer new walk-in opportunities designed to help individuals access outpatient behavioral health services more quickly. Walk-in appointments will be available every Wednesday at 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. at 3686 U.S. Hwy. 331 South, building 300 in DeFuniak Springs and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Each […]
In honor of Veterans Day, LifeView Group’s Veterans Employee Resource Group nominated a select group of team members to be featured in a special spotlight series celebrating the veterans who strengthen our organization. For outpatient counselor Carisa Davis with the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program, service has always been about helping others grow, succeed and overcome […]
With a career rooted in fire rescue and emergency management, Russell Beaty has spent decades serving vulnerable populations. That experience—combined with church and community volunteering—sparked a lasting passion for accessible community mental health services and family support. Through his work with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, Russell was assigned to serve on the board of […]
Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 14, Lakeview Center will resume normal operations and return to regular program and service schedules. For questions regarding outpatient appointments, call 850-469-3500. Lakeview Center’s Mobile Response Team will continue to be available 24/7 to respond to mental health crisis calls. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue recovery efforts […]
DeFuniak Springs, Fla. (Sept. 22, 2026) – Lakeview Center was awarded approximately $800,000 in first-year funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program, a statewide initiative announced by Gov. Ron DeSantis that leverages nearly $188 million in federal funds to expand access to healthcare in rural communities. Lakeview Center is one of 15 partner organizations participating […]
“I came to save the world,” Pamela Howard said with a laugh, reflecting on her early days as a 25-year-old targeted case manager at Lakeview Center. For three decades, Pamela has built a remarkable career at Lakeview Center, growing from a case manager into a respected leader who now serves as Team Leader of Service […]
Pensacola, Fla. (August 28, 2026) – Lakeview Center is collaborating with HCA Florida West Hospital’s psychiatry residency program to help train the next generation of psychiatrists while expanding access to behavioral healthcare in Northwest Florida. This program gives psychiatry residents hands-on experience providing care across the full continuum of behavioral health services, from acute psychiatric […]
For Britt Landrum III, supporting mental health has been a lifelong commitment shaped by family and personal conviction. As CEO of Landrum, Britt’s support of Lakeview Center builds on a connection that stretches back generations. His father, Britt Landrum Jr., has been a long-time Lakeview board member, making the organization a familiar presence throughout Britt’s […]
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