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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For nearly 30 years, Gary Bembry has invested his time with our organization, drawn to making a difference in people’s lives. His journey began in September of 1997 as our chief financial officer. While Gary was previously a successful public accountant, he recalls that “there was something missing,” a sense that his work, while important, […]
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 […]
When someone arrives on campus, the situation is often stressful – from adults and children seeking mental health treatment to families receiving case management services. As campus ambassador for Lakeview Center’s main campus in downtown Pensacola, Thomas Williams spends his days walking the grounds, building relationships and stepping in to help those in need. In […]
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 […]
For Chad Gornick, technology isn’t the end goal, it’s the tool. What motivates him most is using his IT expertise to support the people and mental health services that make Lakeview Center’s mission possible. Chad earned a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, followed by a master’s degree in Instructional Design and Technology. He joined Lakeview […]
As clinical manager and counselor for Lakeview Center’s Short‑Term Residential Treatment (SRT) program, Ashtin Lafountain plays a vital role in supporting individuals during recovery from a mental-health crisis. Ashtin’s journey into mental health was deeply personal. Like many in the field, her interest in psychology began to better understand her own experiences and those within […]
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 […]
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, […]
For three decades, Lynn Hare has been an essential part of our organization’s story. As the project manager in the Marketing Department, Lynn has become known not only for her professionalism and creativity, but also for the warmth, compassion, and genuine care she brings to every interaction across our family of companies. “I’ve been with […]
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