For many individuals struggling with opioid dependence, recovery can feel overwhelming—especially when balancing work, family and daily responsibilities. What Is Medication‑Assisted Treatment? Medication‑Assisted Treatment combines FDA‑approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat opioid use disorder. Rather than focusing solely on abstinence, MAT addresses the physical and psychological aspects of addiction, helping individuals manage […]

Community Action Team (CAT) members Matthew Harris, Dawn Stewart and Linzy Plessel have been named Lakeview Center’s Team Members of the Quarter for their extraordinary compassion, teamwork and unwavering commitment to the families they serve. Nominated by their managers, Patti Hyde and Hailey Vascik, the trio was recognized for going far beyond their roles while […]

As a teenager, Ramzi had already endured more emotional turmoil than many adults face in a lifetime. Growing up in a home shaped by a mentally and verbally abusive figure, Ramzi didn’t realize how deeply the trauma had taken root. “I didn’t realize how much mental abuse he had given me—PTSD,” he shared. As life […]

LifeView Group has named Brent Patton vice president of Access Behavioral Health and director of revenue cycle management. A division of LifeView Group, Access Behavioral Health is a managed behavioral health organization supporting multiple health plans and more than 100,000 covered lives. LifeView Group is a family of nonprofit companies that also includes Lakeview Center, […]

Pensacola, Fla. (Mar. 2, 2026) – Landrum has presented $18,000 to Lakeview Center, representing proceeds from the most recent Landrum 5K Run/Walk held in October of 2025. The growing annual event continues to strengthen community awareness of mental health needs while supporting life‑changing behavioral health services across Northwest Florida. “Every day, about 50 new clients reach […]

For nearly two decades, Amy Gokey has dedicated her career to strengthening mental health and substance use services in the communities Lakeview Center serves. Today, as director of the Friary Pensacola, Amy oversees a comprehensive set of counseling programs designed to support adults at some of life’s most critical moments. “The Friary Pensacola is an […]

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As an outpatient counselor in Lakeview Center’s Children’s Services, Dana Edwards provides individual, family and group therapy for children ages 6 to 18, including those involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice and FamiliesFirst Network, as well as military families. Dana joined Lakeview Center nearly five years ago as a registered mental health counseling intern. […]

Pensacola, Fla. (Jan. 7, 2025) – Lakeview Center is proud to announce the launch of its Teen Intensive Outpatient Program, a fully virtual treatment option designed to support adolescents ages 12–17 who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, academic or substance-use challenges. By removing transportation barriers, this program ensures teens across Escambia County and surrounding areas can […]