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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Pensacola, Fla. (May 5, 2026)聽鈥撀牶＝巧缜 and our parent company聽LifeView Group聽have been recognized as a 2026 Top MilSpouse Employer by U.S. Veterans Magazine. This award highlights our ongoing commitment to recruiting, supporting and retaining military spouses by offering meaningful career pathways, flexibility and long-term professional growth.
海角社区 is hosting EMDR Basic Training in Pensacola on September 11鈥13 and October 23鈥25, 2026, offering mental health professionals the opportunity to build advanced, evidence鈥慴ased skills in trauma treatment. This EMDRIA鈥慳pproved training combines in鈥慸epth instruction, supervised practicum and ongoing consultation. Sessions will be held at the Activity center (1110 W. Lakeview Ave). EMDR (Eye […]
For Chad Gornick, technology isn鈥檛 the end goal, it鈥檚 the tool. What motivates him most is using his IT expertise to support the people and mental health services that make 海角社区鈥檚 mission possible. Chad earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Information Technology, followed by a master鈥檚 degree in Instructional Design and Technology. He joined Lakeview […]
Pensacola, Fla. (April 20, 2026)聽鈥撀牶＝巧缜 and our parent company LifeView Group have been recognized as a 2026 VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer. This prestigious accolade highlights our strong commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing and supporting veterans and the military-connected community. 海角社区 supports veterans and their families by offering outpatient counseling, psychiatry, substance misuse treatment, residential programs and 24/7 […]
When Tonia鈥檚 daughter, Kaci, was sixteen years old, everyday life began to feel overwhelming. Kaci was struggling with trauma, depression and intense fear that often kept her isolated in her bedroom. 鈥淪he was afraid to leave the house or even be around people,鈥 Tonia shared. 鈥淗er doctor and school both referred us for help, and […]
Pensacola, Fla. (April 9, 2026) 鈥 海角社区 is celebrating a major milestone in mental health care for Northwest Florida: more than 7,500 Baker Act screenings completed since opening its Central Receiving Facility (CRF)鈥攁nd the two鈥憏ear anniversary of both the CRF and its Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) on the organization鈥檚 main campus in Pensacola. Lakeview鈥檚 […]
As clinical manager and counselor for 海角社区鈥檚 Short鈥慣erm Residential Treatment (SRT) program, Ashtin Lafountain plays a vital role in supporting individuals during recovery from a mental-health crisis. Ashtin鈥檚 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 […]
As mental health needs continue to rise across Northwest Florida, strong community partnerships play a critical role in expanding access to care. For Hong Potomski, recently named Northwest Market President for Florida Blue, the organization鈥檚 partnership with 海角社区 reflects a shared commitment to improving health and well鈥慴eing across the region. What continues to resonate […]
A $32,400 grant from the St. Joe Community Foundation has enabled a much鈥憂eeded kitchen renovation at 海角社区 of Walton County, enhancing safety and daily living for adults receiving residential mental health care. The grant funded a comprehensive kitchen remodel, including new cabinets, countertops, appliances and other critical upgrades, transforming an outdated space into a […]
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