Faced with a rising need for mental health and substance misuse care, º£½ÇÉçÇø 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. (Feb. 6, 2025) – Buona Fortuna Lodge in Pensacola awarded º£½ÇÉçÇø a $1,000 grant. This generous donation will help support crisis mental health needs from Escambia to Walton County – particularly º£½ÇÉçÇø’s Mobile Response Team (MRT). MRT offers 24/7 crisis intervention and support, providing telephone triage or coming to callers for […]
For Melissa Caraway, what started as a detour from her original career path became a lifelong passion. º£½ÇÉçÇø’s Special Populations Network (SPN) operations director reflects on a remarkable 31-year journey shaped by compassion, teamwork and a commitment to those who need it most. Melissa’s path to º£½ÇÉçÇø began unexpectedly. “I went to college […]
We are proud to report that all operations will resume as normal on Monday, Jan. 27. A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated team members across all departments who stepped up to provide continuous coverage for those we serve. From maintaining critical operations to offering assistance for those in need, our culture of compassion, teamwork […]
Pensacola, Fla. (Jan. 8, 2025) – LifeView Group – parent company of º£½ÇÉçÇø – has been named a 2025 Military Friendly® Employer. This marks LifeView Group’s third consecutive year earning this designation, signifying the organization’s commitment to the military and veteran community from hiring to career advancement.As a nonprofit family of companies, LifeView Group […]
Milton, Fla. (Jan.7, 2025) – Mack Moore has been named director of Lakeview’s Avalon Center in Milton, where he will oversee mental health and substance misuse programs. Moore, a 27-year veteran of º£½ÇÉçÇø, brings extensive experience in behavioral health and crisis intervention. As director of Avalon, Moore will manage outpatient services designed to support […]
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Over the course of seven months, Eric progressed through Lakeview’s Short-Term Residential Treatment (SRT) program and Lodges program, both tailored to support individuals grappling with substance misuse and co-occurring mental health challenges. These programs provide a structured environment where individuals can address their struggles, develop healthier coping strategies and build a foundation for long-term recovery. […]
DeFuniak Springs, Fla. (Dec. 12, 2024) – Homeless individuals struggling with mental health issues will soon have better access to housing while they strive for stability, thanks to support of º£½ÇÉçÇø by United Way Emerald Coast. º£½ÇÉçÇø was named a United Way Emerald Coast partner agency for 2024 with a $19,066 grant towards […]
Britt Barnes, case manager on the FACT Team, has been named º£½ÇÉçÇø’s Team Member of the Quarter for her exceptional dedication and advocacy. Recently, Britt worked alongside a colleague to assist a client who had been declining in health. The team was unsure of the cause, but the client was experiencing pain and had […]
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