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Kim McQuaig has been named Lakeview Center Team Member of the Year

Kim McQuaig, family support technician, has been named Lakeview Center’s Team Member of the Year. With 18 years of experience, her passion for helping families navigate difficult circumstances shines through in every interaction. Kim provides in-home services to families referred by the Department of Children and Families (DCF), working to prevent cases of child abuse and […]

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Laura Goodall-Brown has been named LifeView Group Team Member of the Year

Laura Goodall-Brown, HR-IS manager, has been named LifeView Group Team Member of the Year! Laura plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of our team member data and ensuring our HR systems run efficiently. Her dedication and leadership have made a lasting impact on our organization. Laura sought a career with LifeView Group because […]

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Autumn McAllister named OCHIP Member of the Year

Autumn McAllister, director of emergency services at Lakeview Center, has been recognized as the Okaloosa Community Health Improvement Partnership (OCHIP) Member of the Year for her dedication to improving community health initiatives. OCHIP, a program led by the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County, brings together local organizations, health care providers and community leaders […]

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Brent’s journey: Finding hope and healing with Lakeview Center’s Mobile Response Team

For years, Brent lived with undiagnosed bipolar disorder, navigating life’s ups and downs without the right support or medication. A telecommunications professional with a deep love for vinyl records, he struggled silently for four decades, dealing with suicidal thoughts and emotional turmoil. It wasn’t until he reached his lowest point that he made the life-changing […]

Rita Grandberry’s foster care journey

A heart for healing: Rita Grandberry’s foster care journey

Rita Grandberry’s foster care journey is nothing short of remarkable. With a history of fostering that began over 30 years ago, Rita’s passion for giving back stems from deeply personal experiences. After her 21-year-old son was tragically murdered, she turned to foster care as a way to heal and honor his memory. “Someone took a […]

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Buona Fortuna Lodge supports Lakeview Center’s crisis mental health care

Pensacola, Fla. (Feb. 6, 2025) – Buona Fortuna Lodge in Pensacola awarded Lakeview Center a $1,000 grant. This generous donation will help support crisis mental health needs from Escambia to Walton County – particularly Lakeview Center’s Mobile Response Team (MRT). MRT offers 24/7 crisis intervention and support, providing telephone triage or coming to callers for […]

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Growing professionally: Melissa Caraway

For Melissa Caraway, what started as a detour from her original career path became a lifelong passion. Lakeview Center’s Special Populations Network (SPN) operations director reflects on a remarkable 31-year journey shaped by compassion, teamwork and a commitment to those who need it most. Melissa’s path to Lakeview Center began unexpectedly. “I went to college […]

Winter Storm Updates

Winter Storm in Northwest Florida

We are proud to report that all operations will resume as normal on Monday, Jan. 27. A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated team members across all departments who stepped up to provide continuous coverage for those we serve. From maintaining critical operations to offering assistance for those in need, our culture of compassion, teamwork […]

Designated a 2025 Military Friendly® Employer

Pensacola, Fla. (Jan. 8, 2025) – LifeView Group – parent company of Lakeview Center – has been named a 2025 Military Friendly® Employer. This marks LifeView Group’s third consecutive year earning this designation, signifying the organization’s commitment to the military and veteran community from hiring to career advancement.As a nonprofit family of companies, LifeView Group […]