Jen McDonald, Behavioral Health technician manager, manages Cabot Heights – Lakeview Center’s foster care group home for teenage boys – but has also stepped in over the past three months to support the girls’ home, Arcadia Place. Jen is fully invested in the children of both homes, often working evenings and weekends to celebrate their […]

When Jasmin White first started at Lakeview Center in 2014, she thought it would be a short-term job. Instead, what started as “just a job” quickly grew into a calling. “I actually enjoyed the work and showing up every day,” Jasmin said. “When clients come back months later to check in and thank me, it’s […]

Pensacola, Fla. (July 30, 2025) – Lakeview Center has named Shannon Spann, LCSW, as the new director of Central Access. With more than a decade of experience in behavioral health and a strong record of leadership in child and family services, Spann will oversee a vital program that connects individuals and families to the mental […]

When Hailey Vasick joined Lakeview Center in 2017, she was finishing her bachelor’s degree at the University of West Florida and looking for the right direction to begin her career. Eager to make an impact, she started as a behavioral health technician at DAART, Lakeview’s former residential facility for teens with substance use. Though she […]

Pam Smith walked into Lakeview Center 55 years ago not knowing she would help shape the organization into what it is today. What started as a role answering the crisis line turned into a decades-long journey of leadership, service and professional growth. This July, Pam transitions into retirement, closing one of the most impactful chapters […]

Julius Roulhac, therapeutic mentor supervisor with the Community Action Treatment (CAT) Team in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, has been named Lakeview Center’s Team Member of the Quarter for his extraordinary dedication to children and families, and for living our values of “take care of each other” and “never settle.” His ability to build meaningful […]

Rachael McKeithen never planned to lead, but her 10-year journey at Lakeview Center proves sometimes purpose finds you. Starting as a high school temp at the methadone clinic, she returned in 2015 as a compliance auditor, craving a behind-the-scenes role after stepping back from leadership at a prior organization. “I wasn’t looking for more,” she […]

For 20 years, Lindsey McGriff has dedicated her career to supporting others and helping the organization grow. Now serving as LifeView Group’s manager of Quality Systems and Data Analysis, she oversees audit tracking, policy and procedure management, accreditation preparation and reporting to ensure continuous improvement within the company. Lindsey’s path to LifeView Group was shaped […]

Kristi Gargiulo’s career journey at Lakeview Center is a testament to her passion for helping others and her dedication to personal and professional growth. As a behavior health technician II at Lakeview Center’s Short-Term Residential Treatment Facility, Kristi plays a vital role in supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Her job involves assisting with daily […]