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 nearly two decades, Amy Gokey has dedicated her career to strengthening mental health and substance use services in the communities Lakeview Center serves. Today, as director of the Friary Pensacola, Amy oversees a comprehensive set of counseling programs designed to support adults at some of life’s most critical moments. “The Friary Pensacola is an […]
Being a mission-driven individual, GCE Designs was a natural fit for Mike Craney, general manager of GCE Designs—a new business venture from Global Connections to Employment (GCE) offering custom apparel, embroidery and promotional products nationwide and creating meaningful jobs for people with disabilities in Pensacola, Fla. “What drew me to GCE Designs was the opportunity to be part of the mission of […]
For nearly 24 years, Lynne Whittington has been a constant source of leadership, stability and innovation within FamiliesFirst Network. Her journey reflects both the progression of Florida’s child protection system and her own unwavering commitment to strengthening services for vulnerable children and families. As the director of system improvement & supports, Lynne oversees many of […]
As an outpatient counselor in Lakeview Center’s Children’s Services, Dana Edwards provides individual, family and group therapy for children ages 6 to 18, including those involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice and FamiliesFirst Network, as well as military families. Dana joined Lakeview Center nearly five years ago as a registered mental health counseling intern. […]
Amberlynn’s story is one of resilience, determination and inspiration. Originally from New York state, she grew up with her parents and younger brother. Throughout her childhood, her parents’ relationship was unstable—splitting and reconciling until they ultimately separated. Amberlynn relocated to Florida with her father, but his struggles with substance misuse led to a cycle of […]
Pensacola, Fla. (Jan. 7, 2025) – Lakeview Center is proud to announce the launch of its Teen Intensive Outpatient Program, a fully virtual treatment option designed to support adolescents ages 12–17 who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, academic or substance-use challenges. By removing transportation barriers, this program ensures teens across Escambia County and surrounding areas can […]
When Marvin Dailey started his career, working in mental health wasn’t part of the plan. “I thought I was going to be a history teacher the rest of my life,” he recalled with a laugh. After earning degrees in political science and special education from UWF, Marvin began teaching second-grade students with emotional disturbances. That […]
Pensacola, Fla. (Dec. 17, 2025) – LifeView Group has earned the 2026 Military Friendly® Employer designation, marking the organization’s fourth consecutive year receiving this honor. This recognition underscores LifeView Group’s ongoing commitment to supporting the military and veteran community through hiring, career advancement and comprehensive services. As a nonprofit family of companies, LifeView Group serves […]
Pensacola, Fla. (Dec. 10, 2025) – A new Meditation Garden has opened at Lakeview Center’s main campus in downtown Pensacola, offering clients, families, visitors and team members a peaceful outdoor space to support healing and mental well-being. Thanks to generous support from NAMI Emerald Coast and the Ladybug Garden Club of Pensacola, the Meditation Garden […]
