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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For many young people, turning 18 means freedom and new beginnings. But for youth aging out of foster care, adulthood can feel overwhelming — and even frightening. The fear of being alone, unsupported or homeless is a harsh reality. That’s where FamiliesFirst Network’s Young Adult Services steps in, offering guidance, resources and stability to help young adults […]
Empowering neurodivergent talent through creative work Pensacola, Fla. (Oct. 7, 2025) – Global Connections to Employment (GCE), one of the nation’s largest employers of people with disabilities, is proud to announce the launch of GCE Designs, a new line of business offering branded apparel, embroidery and promotional items. GCE Designs is set to open a […]
Cortez Simms has built an inspiring career with Global Connections to Employment (GCE)—an affiliate of LifeView group—serving today as the custodial supervisor at the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) in Gulfport, Mississippi. His journey is a testament to perseverance, hard work and the belief that disability does not define ability. Cortez first came to GCE […]
Pensacola, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2025) – LifeView Group—parent company of Lakeview Center, FamiliesFirst Network, and Global Connections to Employment—has earned a three-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), the highest level of achievement awarded by the organization. This milestone reflects LifeView Group’s unwavering commitment to quality, person-centered care and continuous improvement […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pensacola, Fla. (Sept. 10, 2025) – Runners, walkers and advocates for mental health are invited to take part in the Landrum 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. The race kicks off at 8 a.m. from the Landrum office in downtown Pensacola, located at 219 E. Garden Street. Proceeds from the event will benefit Lakeview Center, which last year served more than 27,000 children and […]
Pensacola, Fla. (Sept. 10, 2025) – Runners, walkers and advocates for mental health are invited to take part in the Landrum 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. The race kicks off at 8 a.m. from the Landrum office in downtown Pensacola, located at 219 E. Garden Street. Proceeds from the event will benefit Lakeview Center, which last year served more than 27,000 children and […]
