S2 Ep 20 - Hope, Healing & Impact: Dustin Forman’s Journey With WestCare The Village South Visual Eyes

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S2 Ep 20 - Hope, Healing & Impact: Dustin Forman’s Journey with WestCare The Village South

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What happens when a former tennis coach discovers his true calling in community engagement? In this episode of the Visual Eyes Podcast, host Chris Baker sits down with Dustin Forman, Director of Community Engagement at WestCare The Village South, to uncover how behavioral health, family support, and community partnerships are driving transformative change across South Florida.

🎧 From coaching to community care, Dustin shares his deeply personal journey into the nonprofit sector and how his work now centers around building trust, creating impact, and restoring hope for individuals facing substance use and mental health challenges.

Listeners will hear about:

WestCare’s one-of-a-kind residential recovery program that allows women to bring all of their children
A new 83,000 sq. ft. crisis stabilization and detox center launching soon in Pembroke Pines
Powerful partnerships with Florida Blue, local banks, and Leadership Broward
How small acts of kindness—like holiday toys and community yoga—leave lifelong impressions
The importance of legacy, joy, and connection in building sustainable nonprofit systems

Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, philanthropic investor, behavioral health advocate, or community builder, this episode offers powerful insights into purpose-driven leadership, trauma-informed care, and the human side of recovery.

🔗 Learn more about WestCare The Village South:
Website: https://villagesouth.org
Contact: 954-477-9349 | Email: [email protected]
Connect with Dustin: LinkedIn

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Chapters

1. S2 Ep 20 - Hope, Healing & Impact: Dustin Forman’s Journey with WestCare The Village South (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to VisualEyes Podcast (00:00:08)

3. Dustin's Journey to Community Engagement (00:00:45)

4. WestCare's Programs and Services (00:05:41)

5. Community Partnerships and Collaborations (00:09:50)

6. Future Projects and Expansion (00:16:26)

7. Creating a Legacy of Hope (00:22:20)

8. Episode Closing and Contact Information (00:29:19)

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