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Holding Hands

A nonprofit family of companies

United under one mission of “helping people,” our 2,500 team members impact lives in 13 states and the District of Columbia. We serve others through some of their most vulnerable moments, providing behavioral health care, child welfare support and employment services for people with disabilities.

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 multiple programs across Northwest Florida, our services range from inpatient and residential treatment to outpatient counseling, psychiatry, trauma care, treatments for substance misuse and 24/7 support for those with serious mental illnesses.

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FamiliesFirst Network

FamiliesFirst Network provides foster care, adoption and child welfare services in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties. Our specialized team is passionate about helping abused and neglected children and their families. We collaborate with partners throughout the state, in Northwest Florida’s four-county area and within our faith-based communities to ensure the safety and well-being of children.

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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

Theresa Wohlfarth

Growing professionally: Theresa Wohlfarth

Theresa Wohlfarth’s journey with Global Connections to Employment (GCE) is a story of perseverance and growth. From starting as a mail clerk and rising through the ranks to become a project manager, Theresa’s dedication and hard work have been inspirational to everyone who knows her. Growing up, Theresa’s disability caused her to struggle in school. […]

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Growing professionally: Nealofier Lewis-Rhodes

Nealofier Lewis-Rhodes, director of the DUI Program at Lakeview Center, has built a remarkable 32-year career with the organization, evolving from a volunteer to a leader in a unique program serving Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Her journey reflects a deep commitment to service, lifelong learning and empowering others. In 1993, Nealofier joined Lakeview Center […]

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Job fair at Lakeview Center coming up May 7

DeFuniak Springs, Fla. (April 15, 2025) – Lakeview Center will host a job fair and hiring event on Wednesday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 79 N. Davis Lane, Building 100, in DeFuniak Springs. Onsite interviews, pre-screenings and information about specific job openings will be available. Attendees are asked to please bring […]