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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When individuals come to Lakeview Center seeking help, they often arrive during one of the most difficult moments of their lives. As a certified recovery peer specialist, Brian Johnson uses his own recovery journey to help others take their first steps toward healing. “Every single client, I explain to them who I am, a little […]
A few years ago, Donnie found himself at one of the lowest points in his life. Struggling with fentanyl addiction, he was living on the streets in Pensacola, begging for money and unsure where to turn. “I had nowhere else to go,” Donnie said. Word of mouth ultimately led him to Lakeview Center’s Road to […]
After beginning her career here as a behavioral tech in the Adult Independent Living Program, she advanced to Case Manager in the Housing First program. Later, she served as clinical manager of Adult Residential Programs and then as team leader and licensed counselor for the LEAP Team. Along the way, she also achieved a significant […]
For nearly 50 years, Clark Partington has been committed to serving Northwest Florida—not only through legal counsel, but through meaningful community involvement and philanthropy. For Megan Fry, shareholder at Clark Partington, supporting Lakeview Center aligns closely with the firm’s longstanding commitment to strengthening the communities it serves. Since moving to Pensacola nearly two decades ago, […]
Runners, walkers and community supporters are invited to participate in the 4th Annual Landrum 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, shotgun start at 8 a.m. at Landrum’s downtown Pensacola office, 219 E. Garden Street. Proceeds from the event will benefit Lakeview Center, Northwest Florida’s leading behavioral health provider, serving more than 29,000 children and […]
For nearly 30 years, Gary Bembry has invested his time with our organization, drawn to making a difference in people’s lives. His journey began in September of 1997 as our chief financial officer. While Gary was previously a successful public accountant, he recalls that “there was something missing,” a sense that his work, while important, […]
Three years ago, Luis Sepulveda made the life-changing decision to get clean. At the time, he was battling addiction to fentanyl and meth while experiencing homelessness. That turning point led him to the Escambia County EMS CORE program, which helped him transition into stable housing and reconnect with his family. Not long after he found […]
T‑Mobile supports connection, care and community: Strong community partnerships help Lakeview Center expand access to mental health and addiction treatment across Northwest Florida. One of those partners is T‑Mobile, whose support helps strengthen programs that serve individuals and families during some of their most vulnerable moments. Through philanthropic giving and local sponsorships, T‑Mobile invests in […]
When someone arrives on campus, the situation is often stressful – from adults and children seeking mental health treatment to families receiving case management services. As campus ambassador for Lakeview Center’s main campus in downtown Pensacola, Thomas Williams spends his days walking the grounds, building relationships and stepping in to help those in need. In […]
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