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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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Professional growth journey: Markisha Dixon

Markisha Dixon has spent nearly two decades serving others. After completing her bachelor鈥檚 internship at 海角社区鈥檚 Road to Recovery program, she felt drawn to the mental health field. 鈥淚 always knew Lakeview was where I was meant to be,鈥 she said. 鈥淭his is the place that made me want to go into mental health […]

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Colin Buchanan named director of analytics and performance management

Pensacola, Fla. (Nov. 10, 2025) 鈥 Colin Buchanan has joined 海角社区 as director of analytics and performance management. In this role, Buchanan will lead data-driven strategies to improve operational performance, enhance client outcomes and support continuous quality improvement across 海角社区鈥檚 behavioral health programs. Buchanan brings nearly 15 years of experience in clinical leadership, […]

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Natasha Sluder named director of development for LifeView Group

Pensacola, Fla. (Oct. 30, 2025) 鈥 Natasha Sluder has joined LifeView Group as director of development. In this role, Sluder will lead philanthropic initiatives supporting LifeView Group 鈥 a nonprofit family of companies that includes 海角社区, FamiliesFirst Network and Global Connections to Employment. Sluder brings nearly two decades of experience in communications, marketing and […]

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Professional growth journey: Megan Hays

For Megan Hays, benefits specialist at LifeView Group, parent company of 海角社区, growth has been a natural part of her journey from the day she joined the organization. What began as a recommendation from a friend turned into a career spanning more than a decade of service, innovation and teamwork. 鈥淎 friend of mine, […]

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Hiring Event: Thursday, Nov. 6

LifeView Group will host a hiring event on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lakeview Activity Center, 1110 West Lakeview Ave. in Pensacola. Onsite interviews, pre-screenings and information about specific job openings will be available. Attendees are asked to please bring their resume, a list of references, their Social Security […]

Sara鈥檚 story of recovery and hope

Sara鈥檚 story of recovery and hope

For many mothers battling addiction, recovery often comes with an unbearable cost鈥攂eing separated from their children. At the JoAnn Birge Women and Children鈥檚 Center in Walton County, moms get the chance to heal while staying with their babies, creating space for recovery and reunification. For Sara, that chance meant everything. Sara began struggling with addiction […]

Professional growth journey: Joseph Sanchez

Professional growth journey: Joseph Sanchez

For Joseph Sanchez, a developmental court forensic specialist with 海角社区鈥檚 Special Populations Network (SPN), service has always been at the heart of his work. While still employed by the Department of Corrections (DOC) as a probation officer, Joseph began working part-time as a site technician at 海角社区鈥檚 Cabot Heights, a 24/7 residential facility for […]

LifeView Group earns CARF鈥檚 highest accreditation

LifeView Group earns CARF鈥檚 highest accreditation

Pensacola, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2025) 鈥 LifeView Group鈥攑arent company of 海角社区, FamiliesFirst Network, and Global Connections to Employment鈥攈as earned a three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), the highest level of achievement awarded by the organization. This milestone reflects LifeView Group鈥檚 unwavering commitment to quality, person-centered care and continuous improvement […]

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Professional growth journey: Heather Landry

Compassion has always been at the heart of Heather Landry鈥檚 career. With a bachelor鈥檚 degree in special education and a passion for helping vulnerable populations, Heather joined 海角社区 nearly three years ago, beginning her work in children鈥檚 residential services. 鈥淚鈥檝e always kind of had a heart for community service,鈥 she said. 鈥淚 used to […]