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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Cindy Cook started at FamiliesFirst Network – the child protective services division of LifeView Group – during Thanksgiving week of 2002. Just weeks into the job, she was helping transport children to a foster home that didn’t have a Christmas tree. Cindy didn’t hesitate. “I went home. The next day, I took them our Christmas […]
For Chad Gornick, technology isn’t the end goal, it’s the tool. What motivates him most is using his IT expertise to support the people and mental health services that make Lakeview Center’s mission possible. Chad earned a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, followed by a master’s degree in Instructional Design and Technology. He joined Lakeview […]
Pensacola, Fla. (April 20, 2026) – LifeView Group has been recognized as a 4 Star Employer in the 2026 VETS Indexes Employer Awards. This prestigious accolade highlights LifeView Group’s strong commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing and supporting veterans and the military-connected community. “We are deeply honored to receive the 4 Star Employer designation from […]
to feel overwhelming. Kaci was struggling with trauma, depression and intense fear that often kept her isolated in her bedroom. “She was afraid to leave the house or even be around people,” Tonia shared. “Her doctor and school both referred us for help, and that’s when we found Lakeview Center’s Community Action Team (CAT).” Kaci […]
Pensacola, Fla. (April 9, 2026) – Lakeview Center is celebrating a major milestone in mental health care for Northwest Florida: more than 7,500 Baker Act screenings completed since opening its Central Receiving Facility (CRF)—and the two‑year anniversary of both the CRF and its Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) on the organization’s main campus in Pensacola. Lakeview’s […]
As clinical manager and counselor for Lakeview Center’s Short‑Term Residential Treatment (SRT) program, Ashtin Lafountain plays a vital role in supporting Individuals during recovery from a mental-health crisis. Ashtin’s journey into mental health was deeply personal. Like many in the field, her interest in psychology began to better understand her own experiences and those within […]
In 2007, Autumn Cherry started at FamiliesFirst Network – the child protective services division of LifeView Group –, her first professional role after earning her degree in social work. At the time, she didn’t realize she was stepping into a calling that would shape her personally and professionally. Nearly two decades later, Autumn serves as team […]
As mental health needs continue to rise across Northwest Florida, strong community partnerships play a critical role in expanding access to care. For Hong Potomski, recently named Northwest Market President for Florida Blue, the organization’s partnership with Lakeview Center reflects a shared commitment to improving health and well‑being across the region. What continues to resonate […]
When Stephanie Powell became a board member for FamiliesFirst Network – the child protective services division of LifeView Group – she was going through another major life transition. Becoming a mom to two daughters, born 2012 and 2016, shaped her passion for this nonprofit, which provides child protective services and case management in Northwest Florida. “I […]
