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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

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—known 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’s generosity continues to […]

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Mission moment: Jenni Nealy

For Jenni Nealy, helping people has always been at the heart of her work. With more than 15 years of experience leading customer service teams and overseeing operations in the commercial printing industry, Jenni built a strong career rooted in collaboration, creativity and care. In November 2025, Jenni joined GCE Designs—a new business venture from Global […]

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GCE to host Project SEARCH reverse job fair

Employers looking for motivated job seekers are invited to Global Connections to Employment’s (GCE) 3rd annual Reverse Job Fair! No table or setup is required. Area employers simply show up, visit tables and ask questions. Project SEARCH interns will display their resumes and showcase their skills on poster boards then share their goals for employment […]