Lakeview Center – Avalon – Milton, Florida
6024 Spikes Way, Milton, Florida, 32583
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
Insurance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
- State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds
- Other State funds
- County or local government funds
- Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
Addiction Resource Score
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8.0
Out of 10
Lakeview Center, situated in Pensacola, Florida, is a comprehensive facility that provides a diverse array of mental health services and addiction treatment. Lakeview Center offers specialized programs to serve individuals of all ages who are coping with substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and co-occurring conditions. The center is capable of offering individualized care that is tailored to the severity and complexity of each client’s circumstance, as it offers both inpatient and outpatient services. The center’s ambulatory appointments facilitate adaptable treatment, enabling clients to maintain their daily routines while receiving the necessary support.
Lakeview Center’s residential programs provide a structured and supportive environment for individuals who require more intensive care. This encompasses the JoAnn Birge Women and Children’s Center, a distinctive initiative that enables mothers to receive treatment while remaining with their small children. The residential program is dedicated to equipping clients with the necessary resources for long-term recovery by utilizing evidence-based therapies, such as individual counseling, group therapy, and life skills training. It is imperative that clients address not only their addiction but also the underlying emotional and psychological issues that may be contributing to their substance use through this comprehensive approach.
Lakeview Center also provides specialized services for children, acknowledging the significance of early intervention in the treatment of mental health and substance addiction issues. The children’s services are designed to assist children and adolescents in overcoming obstacles before they escalate. They concentrate on family therapy, emotional regulation, and behavioral health. These programs are intended to cultivate resilience and healthy coping mechanisms in young individuals, thereby establishing a foundation for long-term well-being.
Lakeview Center is committed to the most stringent ethical standards and quality of care, as evidenced by its accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). The center’s crisis and emergency care services are also a critical aspect of its offerings, as they offer immediate assistance to individuals who require mental health intervention in a hurry. Lakeview Center is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective care, guiding individuals toward a healthier, more fulfilling life, with the assistance of a multidisciplinary team of experts.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
- Discharge Planning
- Self-help groups
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Screening for mental disorders
- Screening for substance use
Treatment Modalities
- Individual psychotherapy
- Couples/family therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment
- Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Trauma-related counseling
- Group counseling
- Family counseling
- Motivational interviewing
- Matrix Model
- Relapse prevention
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy
Conditions Treated
- Alcoholism
- Mental health treatment
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Levels Of Care
- Outpatient
- Regular outpatient treatment
License and Accreditation
- State mental health department
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
- Federally Qualified Health Center
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Court-ordered outpatient treatment
- Education services
- Suicide prevention services
- Mental health services
- Social skills development
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