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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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Medication鈥慉ssisted Treatment: A path to addiction recovery

Medication鈥慉ssisted Treatment: A path to addiction recovery

For many individuals struggling with opioid dependence, recovery can feel overwhelming鈥攅specially when balancing work, family and daily responsibilities. What Is Medication鈥慉ssisted Treatment? Medication鈥慉ssisted Treatment combines FDA鈥慳pproved 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 members named 海角社区 Team Members of the Quarter

Community Action Team members named 海角社区 Team Members of the Quarter

Community Action Team (CAT) members Matthew Harris, Dawn Stewart and Linzy Plessel have been named 海角社区鈥檚 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 […]

Ramzi鈥檚 journey with 海角社区鈥檚 Community Action Team

Ramzi鈥檚 journey with 海角社区鈥檚 Community Action Team

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鈥檛 realize how deeply the trauma had taken root. 鈥淚 didn鈥檛 realize how much mental abuse he had given me鈥擯TSD,鈥 he shared. As life […]

Community Partner Spotlight: Jewelers Trade Shop

Jewelers Trade Shop shines in support of those in need

Legacy of giving For seven decades, Jewelers Trade Shop has been a trusted name in the Pensacola community鈥攌nown not just for fine craftsmanship and beautiful jewelry, but for a commitment to giving back. Since opening its doors in 1956, the family-owned business has woven philanthropy into its identity, Today, Jewelers Trade Shop鈥檚 generosity continues to […]

Landrum 5K raises $18,000 benefiting 海角社区

Landrum 5K raises $18,000 benefiting 海角社区

Pensacola, Fla. (Mar. 2, 2026)聽鈥 Landrum has presented $18,000 to 海角社区, 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鈥慶hanging behavioral health services across Northwest Florida. 鈥淓very day, about 50 new clients reach […]

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Meet Our Board: Jerry Maygarden

As a valued member of the board of directors for our parent company,聽LifeView Group, Jerry Maygarden brings both personal passion and decades of community leadership to our聽mission. His commitment to service began long before his distinguished public career Raised by banker parents, Jerry鈥檚 first full-time job was in the financial sector, where he gained valuable […]

Lynn Hare Team Member of the Year

Lynn Hare named Team Member of the Year

For three decades, Lynn Hare has been an essential part of our organization鈥檚 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. 鈥淚鈥檝e been with […]

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Amy Gokey has been named 海角社区 Team Member of the Year

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