Faced with a rising need for mental health and substance misuse care, ¹ÏÉñ has grown with our community since 1954. Each year, we serve more than 29,000 adults and children in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties.
Some of these stories of growth and success – for our team members and those we serve – are below.
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Legacy of giving For seven decades, Jewelers Trade Shop has been a trusted name in the Pensacola community—known not just for fine craftsmanship and beautiful jewelry, but for a commitment to giving back. Since opening its doors in 1956, the family-owned business has woven philanthropy into its identity, Today, Jewelers Trade Shop’s generosity continues to […]
LifeView Group has named Brent Patton vice president of Access Behavioral Health and director of revenue cycle management. A division of LifeView Group, Access Behavioral Health is a managed behavioral health organization supporting multiple health plans and more than 100,000 covered lives. LifeView Group is a family of nonprofit companies that also includes ¹ÏÉñ, […]
Pensacola, Fla. (Mar. 2, 2026) – Landrum has presented $18,000 to ¹ÏÉñ, representing proceeds from the most recent Landrum 5K Run/Walk held in October of 2025. The growing annual event continues to strengthen community awareness of mental health needs while supporting life‑changing behavioral health services across Northwest Florida. “Every day, about 50 new clients reach […]
As a valued member of the board of directors for our parent company, LifeView Group, Jerry Maygarden brings both personal passion and decades of community leadership to our mission. His commitment to service began long before his distinguished public career Raised by banker parents, Jerry’s first full-time job was in the financial sector, where he gained valuable […]
For three decades, Lynn Hare has been an essential part of our organization’s story. As the project manager in the Marketing Department, Lynn has become known not only for her professionalism and creativity, but also for the warmth, compassion, and genuine care she brings to every interaction across our family of companies. “I’ve been with […]
For nearly two decades, Amy Gokey has dedicated her career to strengthening mental health and substance use services in the communities ¹ÏÉñ 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 […]
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As an outpatient counselor in ¹ÏÉñ’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 ¹ÏÉñ nearly five years ago as a registered mental health counseling intern. […]
Pensacola, Fla. (Jan. 7, 2025) – ¹ÏÉñ 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 […]
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