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Awards & accreditations

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FamiliesFirst Network, as an affiliate of LifeView Group, is an Accredited Business through the Better Business Bureau of Northwest Florida.

LifeView Group has been awarded the highest level of accreditation by CARF International for Assertive Community Treatment; Assessment and Referral; Case Management/Services Coordination; Crisis and Information Call Center; Crisis Intervention; Crisis Stabilization; Community Housing; Community Integration; Court Treatment; Day Treatment; Detoxification/Withdrawal Management; Diversion and Intervention; Intensive Family-Based Services; Intensive Outpatient Treatment; Outpatient Opioid Treatment; Outpatient Treatment; Partial Hospitalization; Residential Treatment; Adoption; Community Transition; Foster Family and Kinship Care; Specialized or Treatment Foster Care; Support and Facilitation; Supported Independent Living; Community Employment Services and Comprehensive Vocational Evaluation Services. Lakeview will not deny services due to the inability to pay for services. Lakeview utilizes a discounted/sliding fee schedule to assist our clients with payment.

LifeView Group is a United Way partner agency.

LifeView Group receives funding from the State of Florida, Department of Children and Families, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), and the Department of Education/Division of Vocational Services.

LifeView Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Drug Free Workplace Employer, DRUG TESTING REQUIRED.

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Awards

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Growing professionally: Pam Smith

Pam Smith walked into Lakeview Center 55 years ago not knowing she would help shape the organization into what it is today. What started as a role answering the crisis line turned into a decades-long journey of leadership, service and professional growth. This July, Pam transitions into retirement, closing one of the most impactful chapters […]

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Brandy Dyer named FamiliesFirst Network Team Member of the Quarter

Brandy Dyer, records specialist in vital statistics, has been named FamiliesFirst Network Team Member of the Quarter! In just one year, she’s streamlined processes—building relationships with the local health department and Social Security Administration and advocating for language changes in shelter orders with Children’s Legal Services to speed up permanency for kids. Brandy’s solution-oriented approach […]

LifeView Group honored as a 2025 VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer

Pensacola, Fla. (May 1, 2025) –  LifeView Group, the parent company of FamiliesFirst Network, has been recognized as a 4 Star Employer by VETS Indexes Employer Awards for 2025. This prestigious accolade highlights LifeView Group’s steadfast commitment to fostering a veteran-friendly workplace and supporting the military community through employment opportunities and dedicated resources. The VETS […]