Lakeview Center

04/24/2026

It's ! Growth doesn’t always happen in the spotlight. Sometimes, it happens through curiosity, relationships and a willingness to lean into meaningful work.

Chad Gornick shares how his IT background evolved into a specialized role supporting behavioral health—and how the people he’s worked alongside at Lakeview Center helped shape that journey. His story is a reminder that every role plays a part in strengthening the care we provide.

👉 Read Chad’s story: https://elakeviewcenter.org/2026/04/22/professional-growth-journey-chad-gornick/

04/23/2026

Thanks to the amazing United Way Emerald Coast for hosting their Day of Caring, the Women and Children’s Center in DeFuniak Springs is blooming a little brighter! 🌿🌸 From planting to beautifying the grounds, their hard work made a meaningful difference.

A special thank-you to the volunteers from CHELCO and Team Emerald Transformer for rolling up their sleeves and helping make the center look beautiful!

Learn more about our Women's and Children's Center: https://elakeviewcenter.org/joann-birge-women-and-childrens-center/

04/22/2026

: Florida Blue 💙

As mental health needs continue to grow across Northwest Florida, strong partnerships make all the difference. We’re proud to partner with Florida Blue, whose shared commitment to mental health, workforce inclusion and addressing social determinants of health helps strengthen our entire community.

Together, we’re creating more access, more opportunity, and more pathways to well‑being.

Read the article: https://elakeviewcenter.org/2026/04/06/partner-spotlight-florida-blue/

04/21/2026

It's ! Our pharmacy team is committed to providing fast, reliable service delivered with compassion and care.

Learn more about our pharmacy: https://elakeviewcenter.org/lakeview-center-pharmacy/

04/20/2026

! President Shawn Salamida reflects on two years of service at our Central Receiving Facility and more than 7,500 screenings connecting individuals in crisis to the care they need.

Read the article: https://elakeviewcenter.org/2026/04/08/lakeview-center-marks-two-years-of-crisis-care-with-7500-bak…

04/17/2026

It’s ! Once an isolated teen overwhelmed by fear, Kaci’s story is one of courage, growth and slowly stepping back into the world. 💙 Through Lakeview Center’s Community Action Team, she found the support she needed to build confidence and imagine a brighter future.

Read Kaci’s story: https://elakeviewcenter.org/2026/04/16/from-isolated-teen-to-flourishing-young-adult-lakeview-center-helps-kaci-flourish/

04/16/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING 🚨

We’re looking for compassionate and reliable Behavior Health Technicians to join our team!

📍 Locations: Pensacola & DeFuniak Springs
🕒 Positions Available: Full-Time, Part-Time, and Relief

✨ What We Offer:
✔️ Sign-on bonus (when applicable)
✔️ Shift differentials
✔️ Additional supplemental pay for select programs
✔️ Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day

If you’re passionate about supporting individuals in behavioral health and want to be part of a team that makes a difference, we’d love to connect with you.

📩 Apply today at: https://ow.ly/ZEu250YKzlI

04/16/2026

We had a great time connecting with our community at the Fred Levin Fest. We loved sharing resources, meeting families and being part of a day centered on giving and connection.

Learn more about our services: https://elakeviewcenter.org/

04/15/2026

Recovery from opioid dependence doesn’t have to be faced alone. Effective, evidence‑based treatment is available—and we have openings each month, including 12 at Palafox, 8 at Shalimar and 4 at Century. 💙

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) combines FDA‑approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies to support long‑term recovery and stability.

Read more about how MAT supports recovery: https://elakeviewcenter.org/2026/03/25/medication-assisted-treatment-a-path-to-addiction-recovery/

Medication-assisted treatment helps those struggling with misuse of addictive opioids, narcotics or pain medications.

04/15/2026

We're reflecting on two years of service at Lakeview Center’s Central Receiving Facility and more than 7,500 screenings connecting individuals in crisis to the care they need. Each screening represents a safer, more connected response to mental health crises—benefiting individuals, families and our entire community.

Read the article: https://elakeviewcenter.org/2026/04/08/lakeview-center-marks-two-years-of-crisis-care-with-7500-bak…

04/14/2026

Carolyn Shearman, Director of Acute Care Services, appeared on WEAR ABC 3 News, Pensacola to highlight an important milestone: 7,500 mental health crisis screenings in just two years at our Central Receiving Facility. Since opening in April 2024, these services have transformed crisis response in our community.

Read the article here: https://elakeviewcenter.org/2026/04/08/lakeview-center-marks-two-years-of-crisis-care-with-7500-baker-act-screenings/

04/14/2026

Our Corporate Development team spent a beautiful morning painting on our Pensacola campus 🌞🖌️Thanks to this team for helping freshen up Meridian, our children’s inpatient psychiatric unit, and Lakeview Lodges, our residential program for adults living with chronic mental health conditions.

We’re grateful for team members who are willing to roll up their sleeves to care for the spaces where healing happens every day 🌻