skip to content

Lakeview Center logo

Stories

All interview requests must be made through the Marketing and Communications department. For assistance, please call 850-503-8164 or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected].

older woman smiling for the future
Melissa Caraway Lakeview Center Team Member of the Year 2023

Lakeview Center 2023 Team Member of the Year

Melissa Caraway is proud to be the Lakeview Center 2023 Team Member of the Year. In college, Melissa learned how to be a teacher, but she discovered her passion was working with intellectually disabled individuals in her community. Melissa came to work at Lakeview Center because she could follow her passion, and other employees spoke […]

Lexi White in pink blouse and black blazer

Lexi White director of prevention and intervention services

DeFuniak Springs, Fla. (Jan 25, 2024) – Alexis “Lexi” White, MS, is the new director of prevention and intervention services at Lakeview Center of Walton County. As director, White will manage prevention and community-based contracts, budgets and audits. In addition, she will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and payors to ensure compliance and timely, accurate […]

baker act - woman assists young woman

The Baker Act

If you or a loved one lives with mental illness, it’s good to know about the Baker Act. Emergency psychiatric admissions in Florida fall under the Baker Act. These admissions can be confusing and stressful when the process is new and unfamiliar. What is the Baker Act? The Baker Act is Florida’s mental health law […]

autumn mcallister director emergency services headshot

Autumn McAllister director of emergency services

Pensacola, Fla. (Jan 4, 2024) – Autumn McAllister, LMHC-S, MCAP, is the new director of emergency services at Lakeview Center. As director, Autumn will lead the Mobile Response Team serving Circuit 1 from Escambia to Walton County, the co-responder program in collaboration with Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, and the HEART community outreach program for the […]

Tia Guidry headshot

Transportation grant removes barrier

DeFuniak Springs, Fla. (January 3, 2024) – A Sunshine Health Community Connection transportation grant removes a barrier for pregnant women in substance misuse treatment. The resource helps ensure they can go to prenatal appointments. The Joanne Birge Women and Children’s Center at Lakeview Center of Walton County is grateful for the grant. “You might think it’s easy to […]

woman shakes hand of interviewer

Attend our hiring event

Pensacola, Fla. (Dec. 20, 2023) – Attend our hiring event on January 10. Lakeview Center will host a job fair and hiring event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Activity Center on the Pensacola campus, located at 1110 W. Lakeview Ave. Attendees can participate in onsite interviews and pre-screenings, and access information about […]

lonely person looking out window

Free summit on human trafficking in January

Pensacola, Fla. (Dec. 15, 2023) – Make plans to attend a free summit on human trafficking in January. Human trafficking can affect anyone at any given moment. On National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, January 11, LifeView Group will share education on recognizing the risk factors and warning signs of human trafficking. They also will share […]

Dustin Perry headshot

Dustin Perry director of Lakeview Center Residential Services

Pensacola, Fla. (December 14, 2023) – Dustin Perry director of Lakeview Center Residential Services has been with Lakeview Center since 2006. Perry, a licensed clinical social worker, will now oversee all adult and children’s residential programs, as well as Lakeview Center’s autism care program. Dustin has served in clinical and leadership positions and frequently present […]

LandrumHR 5K 2023 check presentation

LandrumHR presented $15,000 from inaugural 5K event

Pensacola, Fla. (December 7, 2023) – LandrumHR presented $15,000 to Lakeview Center during the December board meeting. The community partner raised the money from an inaugural 5K held in October. The event theme emphasized the link between physical and mental health. “LandrumHR was inspired to create an event that features exercise as a way to […]