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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Liberty Hoekstra, food service supervisor at Eielson Air Force Base, has been named Global Connections to Employment’s Team Member of the Quarter for her compassionate leadership and dedication to her team. Supervising 6–12 team members who serve 600 customers daily, Liberty developed unique ways to show her appreciation through small tokens like keychains, lanyards, and […]

Bill Ritter, system support specialist, has been named FamiliesFirst Network’s Team Member of the Quarter for his exceptional dedication and support. Bill goes above and beyond his duties, often stepping in to assist teammates during PTO, ensuring tasks are completed with the same care and attention he applies to all his work. Marisela DeWitt shared, […]

Britt Barnes, case manager on the FACT Team, has been named Lakeview Center’s Team Member of the Quarter for her exceptional dedication and advocacy. ecently, Britt worked alongside a colleague to assist a client who had been declining in health. The team was unsure of the cause, but the client was experiencing pain and had […]

Jennie Butler, benefits coordinator, has been named LifeView Group’s Team Member of the Quarter for her exceptional contributions to the annual Health & Welfare (H&W) audit at GCE, our affiliate providing career services for team members with disabilities. Over the past three years, Jennie has progressively taken on more responsibility in the audit process, and […]