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With more than 2,500 team members from Florida to Alaska, LifeView Group’s impact can be felt every day for those we serve. In our 2023 fiscal year, our team members provided:

Our team members share our mission of “helping people” every day. Some of their stories are below.

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Bren'ts journey

Brent’s journey: Finding hope and healing with Lakeview Center’s Mobile Response Team

For years, Brent lived with undiagnosed bipolar disorder, navigating life’s ups and downs without the right support or medication. A telecommunications professional with a deep love for vinyl records, he struggled silently for four decades, dealing with suicidal thoughts and emotional turmoil. It wasn’t until he reached his lowest point that he made the life-changing […]

A heart for healing: Rita Grandberry’s foster care journey

Rita Grandberry’s journey as a therapeutic foster parent is nothing short of remarkable. With a history of fostering that began over 30 years ago, Rita’s passion for giving back stems from deeply personal experiences. After her 21-year-old son was tragically murdered, she turned to foster care as a way to heal and honor his memory. […]

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Buona Fortuna Lodge supports Lakeview Center’s crisis mental health care

Pensacola, Fla. (Feb. 6, 2025) – Buona Fortuna Lodge in Pensacola awarded Lakeview Center a $1,000 grant. This generous donation will help support crisis mental health needs from Escambia to Walton County – particularly Lakeview Center’s Mobile Response Team (MRT). MRT offers 24/7 crisis intervention and support, providing telephone triage or coming to callers for […]

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Growing professionally: Melissa Caraway

For Melissa Caraway, what started as a detour from her original career path became a lifelong passion. Lakeview Center’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 Lakeview Center began unexpectedly. “I went to college […]

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Global Connections to Employment achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification, highlighting expertise of people with disabilities

Pensacola, Fla. (Jan. 16, 2025) – Global Connections to Employment (GCE) – one of the country’s largest employers of people with disabilities – has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, an internationally recognized standard for quality management systems. This milestone underscores GCE’s unwavering dedication to operational excellence, as well as the ability of people with disabilities to […]

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LifeView Group designated a 2025 Military Friendly® Employer

Pensacola, Fla. (Jan. 8, 2025) – LifeView Group 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 supports veterans and their families through its […]

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Mack Moore named director of Avalon Center at Lakeview

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 Lakeview Center, brings extensive experience in behavioral health and crisis intervention. As director of Avalon, Moore will manage outpatient services designed to support […]

Eric’s journey through Lakeview’s residential programs

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. […]

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United Way Emerald Coast supports Lakeview Center homeless outreach

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 Lakeview Center by United Way Emerald Coast. Lakeview Center was named a United Way Emerald Coast partner agency for 2024 with a $19,066 grant towards […]