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With more than 2,700 team members from Florida to Alaska, LifeView Group’s impact can be felt every day for those we serve. Each year, our team members provide:

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

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Professional growth journey: Heather Landry

Compassion has always been at the heart of Heather Landry’s career. With a bachelor’s degree in special education and a passion for helping vulnerable populations, Heather joined Lakeview Center nearly three years ago, beginning her work in children’s residential services. “I’ve always kind of had a heart for community service,” she said. “I used to […]

Opioid abatement grant expands support for mothers in recovery

$76,000 Opioid Abatement Grant to support pregnant women and mothers in residential addiction treatment

DeFuniak Springs, Fla. (Sept. 15, 2025) – Lakeview Center has been awarded $76,000 in opioid abatement funding from Walton County’s Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Grants Committee. The grant will provide essential support to Lakeview Center’s JoAnn Birge Women and Children’s Center—particularly for the infants and young children who stay with their mothers during residential […]

Finding hope at Lakeview Center: Rikaylah’s story

Finding hope at Lakeview Center: Rikaylah’s story

When 20-year-old Rikaylah began showing signs of bipolar disorder—something she had seen her father struggle with—her mother knew just what to do. She called 911, and Rikaylah was taken to Lakeview Center, the Central Receiving Facility for Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. Individuals in mental health crisis come to Lakeview Center’s downtown Pensacola campus for […]

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Professional growth journey: Joyce Scott

For Joyce Scott, serving as an administrative coordinator at LifeView Group—parent company of Lakeview Center, FamiliesFirst Network and Global Connections to Employments—is more than a job, it’s a calling. Stationed at the front desk of LifeView Group’s administrative building in Pensacola, she is the first welcoming face many clients see and the first reassuring voice […]

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Congratulations to our 2025 Team Members of the Quarter!

We are excited to announce the honorees of our quarterly recognition program! Our Team Members of the Quarter each received a $50 gift card and certificate from their leader to show our gratitude for all their hard work. Ayana Nguyen, financial analyst, LifeView Group Financial Analyst Nguyen has been named LifeView Group’s Team Member of […]

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Growing professionally: Jasmin White

When Jasmin White first started at Lakeview Center in 2014, she thought it would be a short-term job. Instead, what started as “just a job” quickly grew into a calling. “I actually enjoyed the work and showing up every day,” Jasmin said. “When clients come back months later to check in and thank me, it’s […]

GCE Summer Youth Program gives teens real-world job experience

GCE Summer Youth Program gives local teens real-world job experience

For many teens, summer is a time of relaxation. For students in Global Connections to Employment’s (GCE) summer community-based programs, it’s a season  of self-discovery and career development. GCE’s summer youth program consists of pre-employment transition services designed to help students between the ages of 14 and 21 prepare for modern-day careers. Students participate in […]

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Shannon Spann named director of Central Access at Lakeview Center

Pensacola, Fla. (July 30, 2025) – Lakeview Center has named Shannon Spann, LCSW, as the new director of Central Access. With more than a decade of experience in behavioral health and a strong record of leadership in child and family services, Spann will oversee a vital program that connects individuals and families to the mental […]

GCE earns ICMI site certification

GCE Earns ICMI Contact Center Site Certification

Pensacola, Fla. (July 30, 2025) – Global Connections to Employment has earned the Contact Center Site Certification from the International Customer Management Institute, or ICMI. The certification reflects the organization’s continued commitment to operational excellence and customer service. “Achieving ICMI certification reflects the dedication and professionalism of our team,” said Dwight Davis, president of Global […]