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Faced with a rising need for mental health and substance misuse care, 海角社区 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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Landrum donor spotlight

Britt Landrum champions mental health through movement and community

For Britt Landrum III, supporting mental health has been a lifelong commitment shaped by family and personal conviction. As 海角社区 of Landrum, Britt鈥檚 support of 海角社区 builds on a connection that stretches back generations. His father, Britt Landrum Jr., has been a long-time Lakeview board member, making the organization a familiar presence throughout Britt鈥檚 […]

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Coastal Rush Soccer donates $2,763 to 海角社区, supporting foster youth with specialized needs

Pensacola, Fla. (August 13, 2026) 鈥 Coastal Rush Soccer proudly presented a $2,763 donation to 海角社区’s specialized therapeutic foster care program, reinforcing the organization鈥檚 commitment to supporting children and families throughout the Gulf Coast community. 鈥淐oastal Rush is built around families. Every week, hundreds of families trust us with an important part of their […]

Hugh Hamilton

Meet Our Board: Pastor Hugh Hamilton

For Pastor Hugh Hamilton, serving on the 海角社区 board for over 20 years has been a way to support work that reaches people at some of the most vulnerable moments in their lives.   As Chair of our Board of Directors, he has been an advocate for individuals and families in need, as well […]

Brian Johnson Professional Growth journey

Professional growth journey: Brian Johnson

When individuals come to 海角社区 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 […]

Donnie鈥檚 journey through 海角社区鈥檚 Road to Recovery program

Donnie鈥檚 journey through Road to Recovery

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. 鈥淚 had nowhere else to go,鈥 Donnie said. Word of mouth ultimately led him to 海角社区鈥檚 Road to […]

Professional growth journey: Dr. Amanda King

Professional growth journey: Dr. Amanda King

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 […]

Donor spotlight: Clark Partington

Donor spotlight: Clark Partington

For nearly 50 years, Clark Partington has been committed to serving Northwest Florida鈥攏ot only through legal counsel, but through meaningful community involvement and philanthropy. For Megan Fry, shareholder at Clark Partington, supporting 海角社区 aligns closely with the firm’s longstanding commitment to strengthening the communities it serves. Since moving to Pensacola nearly two decades ago, […]

4th Annual Landrum 5K to benefit 海角社区

4th Annual Landrum 5K to benefit 海角社区

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鈥檚 downtown Pensacola office, 219 E. Garden Street. Proceeds from the event will benefit 海角社区, Northwest Florida鈥檚 leading behavioral health provider, serving more than 29,000 children and […]

Gary Bembry

Meet Our Board: Gary Bembry

For nearly 30 years, Gary Bembry has invested his time with our organization, drawn to making a difference in people鈥檚 lives. His journey began in September of 1997 as our chief financial officer. While Gary was previously a successful public accountant, he recalls that 鈥渢here was something missing,鈥 a sense that his work, while important, […]