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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Pensacola, Fla. (August 13, 2026) – Coastal Rush Soccer proudly presented a $2,763 donation to Lakeview Center’s specialized therapeutic foster care program, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to supporting children and families throughout the Gulf Coast community. “Coastal Rush is built around families. Every week, hundreds of families trust us with an important part of their […]
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 […]
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 […]
Charles Beall has served on the Lakeview Center board of directors since 2005, bringing more than two decades of thoughtful leadership, steady guidance and deep commitment to the organization’s mission. Raised in Pensacola and an attorney by profession, Charles’ father served on the Lakeview Center board in the 1990s, and Charles grew up hearing about […]
Known for her tireless dedication, Christy Birge, Administrative and Care manager at the Lodges in Walton County, consistently goes above and beyond to serve both clients and team members, never settling and always striving to improve the way her unit operates. In her role, Christy has exceeded expectations by improving efficiency across the Lodges, implementing […]
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