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A nonprofit family of companies

The LifeView Group family of companies includes Lakeview Center’s behavioral health care, FamiliesFirst Network’s child protective services and Global Connections to Employment’s career opportunities for people with disabilities. United under one mission of “helping people,” our 2,700 team members impact lives in 14 states and Washington, D.C. – serving others through some of their most vulnerable moments.

Our affiliates

As a parent company, LifeView Group includes three affiliates:

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Lakeview Center

Lakeview Center serves adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. With more than 60 programs ranging from outpatient counseling and psychiatry to 24/7 residential treatments and mental health crisis support, our specialized team members provide hope and healing for some of the most vulnerable in our area. Faced with a rising need for mental health and substance misuse care, Lakeview Center is here to serve, growing with our community since 1954.

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FamiliesFirst Network

FamiliesFirst Network provides child protective services and case management in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton counties. Our dedicated team works closely with kids and parents, offering support that helps keep families safely together whenever possible. When children must be placed in out-of-home foster care, we focus on helping families reunify in a safe and stable environment. For young adults transitioning out of foster care, FamiliesFirst Network provides services helping youth build independent, successful lives.

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Global Connections to Employment

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) is a nationwide team providing jobs and training for people with significant disabilities, including military veterans. We empower our team members with independence and self-sufficiency and help match them to fulfilling careers, from facilities maintenance to food services and other business lines in between. Working with contractors at military bases and commercial businesses, GCE is one of the country’s largest employers of people with disabilities under the AbilityOne program.

Careers

If you have a heart for helping people, we want to work with you! We value creativity, innovation and connection where everyone has a voice and feels valued. We actively seek a diverse workforce, and we support an inclusive work environment. We want team members to thrive and share cultural perspectives. We want our team to mirror the communities we serve. We welcome people of all backgrounds, including veterans and people with disabilities to work on the Gulf Coast and at sites throughout the country.

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News & stories

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Professional growth journey: Markisha Dixon

Markisha Dixon has spent nearly two decades serving others. After completing her bachelor’s internship at Lakeview Center’s Road to Recovery program, she felt drawn to the mental health field. “I always knew Lakeview was where I was meant to be,” she said. “This is the place that made me want to go into mental health […]

GCE Designs welcomes new customer service and promotions manager

GCE Designs announces customer service and promotions manager

Pensacola, Fla. (Nov. 11, 2025) – Jenni Nealy has been selected as the customer service and promotions manager of GCE Designs – a new business venture from Global Connections to Employment (GCE) offering custom apparel, embroidery and promotional products nationwide and creating meaningful jobs for people with disabilities in Pensacola. With more than 15 years […]

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Strengthening Connections: All-Staff Day 2025

On Tuesday, November 11, our team took a well-deserved break from the office to enjoy a day at the beautiful Island Resort in Fort Walton Beach for the All-Staff Conference. The day was filled with laughter, team bonding, and games that brought everyone closer together. This event was not only about having fun but also an opportunity to strengthen our relationships and recharge, reminding […]