Category: Florida

By Maureen-Ann Traci, Executive Assistant/HR Generalist “WestCare helped me develop self-confidence and gave me the tools I needed to once again become a productive member of society. They helped me find a job that I absolutely love. I have a new family at work – where I am thriving every day! I have already received […]

By Maureen-Ann Traci, Executive Assistant/HR Generalist Kudos to Ian! “Since his hire with our company, Ian Y. has been a superstar! He has mastered his position with us, is full of positive energy, and is more focused than anyone in our office to succeed. He motivated those around him and is always willing to help […]

By Maureen Dunleavy, LMHC, Regional Vice President Last September, Congress passed the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act, creating a new three-digit dialing code (9-8-8) for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the nation’s main connection point to suicide prevention and mental health crisis response services which rolls out this month on July 16, but mobile crisis […]

By Jack Shaw, Residential Program Director The female clients at the Davis Bradley Community Involvement Center (CIC) have been keeping busy adding color to their part of the building. Two of our more artistic ladies, Donnalee B. and Lauren R., have painted murals and uplifting slogans on the hallway walls. The tree, beehive, and rainbow […]

By Maureen-Ann Traci, Executive Assistant/HR Generalist On Saturday, May 21, our Senior Vice President of Veteran Services and retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, Craig J. Knierim; our Veteran Mentor Recruiter for the Gulf Coast and Marine Veteran, Lonnie Winbush; and Veteran Mentor and Navy Commander, Carrie Robins, represented WestCare’s Veteran’s Mentoring Program at Congressman Gus […]

By Myriam Carter, Adult Clinical Coordinator Working with offenders can be challenging and rewarding at the same time. In our community, clients are court-ordered to come to the Guidance/Care Center (GCC) for evaluation and treatment of substance abuse problems. Thankfully, the GCC provides them with a safe place to explore their substance abuse-related issues, identify […]

By Elena Hoyos, Administrative Services Director Holidays are a time of joy and celebration with family and loved ones. However, for the mothers and children in our residential facility, a joyous day like Mother’s Day can present a rollercoaster of emotions. So, our team at The Village South put together a beautiful surprise celebration for […]

By Brittany Evans, CAT Team Leader The Community Action Team (CAT) is a team-based approach to address the needs of youth and their families. Our team is comprised of two therapists, two counselors, a care coordinator, a nurse, and a team leader. We also collaborate with an advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP) who provides medication […]

By Maritza Portillo, Administrative Services Coordinator The Village South was recently selected as one of five non-profit organizations to benefit in this year’s The Tastings at Pembroke Gardens presented by the Miramar/Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce and The Shops at Pembroke Gardens. Over 15 restaurants participated in providing food samples to the sold-out crowd. […]

By Eric Singleton, EOC and Food Services Director Gabriella Faedo has been actively volunteering at The Village South since 2015 at the young age of 11. Through the years, we have had the opportunity of seeing Gabriella grow into a hardworking and mature young adult. Her initial visit blossomed into Christmas parties and Valentine’s Day […]