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Stories

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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Medical Proffessional of the Year Award Annie Cherian Lakeview Center -2022 Awards of Excellence Recipient

Medical Professional of the Year

Pensacola, Fla. (August 18, 2022) – The Florida Behavioral Health Association Medical Professional of the Year is psychiatrist Annie Cherian, M.D. The selection was unanimous based on Annie’s deep commitment to improving the lives of people in Northwest Florida. A medical professional with a long history Dr. Cherian is a Doctor of Medicine with a […]

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Named #7 in list of top 100 women-led businesses in Florida

Pensacola, Fla. (June 28, 2022) – Lakeview Center ranked #7 in the 2022 list of “Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Florida” by The Commonwealth Institute and Kaufman Rossin. The list includes non-profit and for-profit organizations considering factors in revenue, workplace diversity, innovation and customer benefits. Leaders are among the highest-ranking executives in the Florida marketplace. […]

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What is trauma-informed care?

Trauma-informed care involves interactions that emphasize physical and emotional safety, choice and empowerment for the person receiving services. This approach engages people with histories of trauma and acknowledges the role…

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Lakeview Center launches as an independent nonprofit

Pensacola, Fla. (October 1, 2021) – Today marks the first day Lakeview Center launches as an independent nonprofit. The organization disaffiliated from its parent company, Baptist Health Care, after a 25-year affiliation. “Over the past 25 years, we’ve grown, and Baptist Health Care has as well,” said Allison Hill, president and CEO of Lakeview Center. […]