It's almost time for the 31st Annual Tips for Kids' Sake, which will take place on Tuesday, February 3rd, and Tuesday, March 3rd, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
This year's memorable theme is the Wild Wild WEST, and it ain't just any ol' hootenanny —it's the biggest gold-rush fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Johns County.
This high-spirited jamboree teams up hometown eateries across town with our own band of "Celebrity Outlaw Waiters," local legends bold enough to trade their spurs for aprons.
These fine folks ride the dining floor, servin' with charm and grit, and every last dollar tossed their way in tips goes straight to BBBS of SJC, helpin' us reach more kids who could use a steady hand and a fair shot so them young'uns can blaze a brighter trail!
Sign up today and see the complete list of eateries and Celebrity Outlaw Waiters at www.bbbsstjohns.org/tips-for-kids-sake.html. Can't make it? You can still contribute by leaving a tip on our website.
EPIC Behavioral Healthcare is proud to be the sponsoring agency of Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Johns County.
01/28/2026
The COLD NIGHT SHELTER will open on Wednesday, January 28th, at 8:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of St. Augustine (pumpkin church), 118 King St.
**Please note that our hotline is currently experiencing technical difficulties and is expected to resume later today.**
Please share this information with anyone who lacks shelter. A special thank you to the volunteers who are working overnight to host our shelter guests. The cold night shelter hotline is (904) 819-4344.
01/27/2026
The COLD NIGHT SHELTER will open on Tuesday, January 27th at 8:00 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church (red door church) at 8 Carrera St.
Please share this information with anyone who needs shelter. A special thank you to the volunteers who are working overnight to host our shelter guests. The cold night shelter hotline is (904) 819-4344.
01/26/2026
If you’re thinking about su***de, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States by calling or texting 988.
At EPIC Behavioral Healthcare, we provide resources and information and encourage people to talk about mental health and seek services. Our program serves adults, adolescents, and children ages four and older. Call us today at (904) 829-2273.
01/26/2026
The COLD NIGHT SHELTER will open on Monday, January 26th, at 8:45 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of St. Augustine (pumpkin church), 118 King St.
Please share this information with anyone who lacks shelter. A special thank you to the volunteers who are working overnight to host our shelter guests. The cold night shelter hotline is (904) 819-4344.
01/24/2026
🤠 Saddle up, partner! The 31st Annual Tips for Kids Sake rides into town on February 3rd and March 3rd, from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m.!
Local legends are hangin’ up their day jobs to serve grub as Celebrity Outlaw Waiters — and every tip they rope in helps support Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Johns County. EPIC Behavioral Healthcare is proud to be the sponsoring agency of BBBS SJC.
EPIC's Active Parenting Program and Parent Education initiative aim to reduce family conflict and child behavior problems by improving parenting skills, enhancing family communication, and increasing supervision and discipline.
Parenting can be a challenging journey, and that's why EPIC is here to help with free programs specifically designed for parents. We offer support, valuable information, and educational resources to empower you.
When informed and motivated, parents can guide their children away from risky behaviors. Substance misuse can impact the entire family, but remember, you are not alone.
We are here to provide support and guidance as you navigate your parenting journey. Together, we can create a brighter future!
We offer resources and information to encourage open discussions about mental health and to help individuals seek services. Our program serves adults, adolescents, and children ages four and older. Call us today at (904) 829-2273.
Provisional CDC data for calendar year 2024 estimate about 80,391 drug overdose deaths in the U.S., down from about 110,037 in 2023, a decrease of 26.9%. One of the causes of this decline is the distribution of naloxone.
EPIC Behavioral Healthcare provides free naloxone (Narcan) at all five of our campuses listed below. Making naloxone available is a significant step forward in providing a safe and stigma-free way for anyone to access this medication and help prevent opioid overdoses.
EPIC is participating in the iSaveFL Overdose Prevention initiative, made possible by the Florida Department of Children and Families.
Palencia Commons
352 Paseo Reyes Drive, St. Augustine
Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
North Campus:
3910 Lewis Speedway, Ste. 1105, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Central Campus
1400 Old Dixie Hwy., St. Augustine, FL 32084
Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Flagler Campus
2323 N. State St., Unit 57, Bunnell, FL 32110
Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
South Campus-EPIC Recovery Center
3574 US 1 S., Ste. 111, St. Augustine, FL 32086
Hours: 24/7
01/21/2026
Even one drink a day elevates your cancer risk. No one wants to hear this and many people are not aware of the increased cancer risk of drinking alcohol.
"Alcohol is the third-most preventable cause of cancer in the U.S, putting it just behind to***co and obesity.
As the surgeon general’s report highlights, alcohol is associated with approximately 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 cancer deaths every year, playing a role in breast, liver, colorectal, mouth, throat, esophagus and voice box cancer cases. Alcohol-induced cancer deaths outnumber alcohol-associated traffic crash fatalities every year."
At EPIC Behavioral Healthcare, we provide resources and information to encourage people to discuss mental health and seek services. Our program serves adults, adolescents, and children ages four and older. Call us today at (904) 829-2273.
The government linked alcohol with seven types of cancers, prompting the US surgeon general to call for warning labels on beer, wine and liquor.
01/19/2026
Today, we honor the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. 🇺🇸
The 41st Annual Commemorative Silent March from 86 Martin Luther King Avenue to the Plaza de La Constitución, on Monday, January 19th, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
The march commemorates the Dr. King-led marches in St. Augustine during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s, and the plaza events will include music and song by the Tri- County Gospel Chorale, and Pastor Earl Glisson of Anchor Faith Church will give the address.
01/18/2026
The COLD NIGHT SHELTER will open on Sunday, January 18th at 8:00 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church (red door church) at 8 Carrera St.
Please share this information with anyone who needs shelter. A special thank you to the volunteers who are working overnight to host our shelter guests. The cold night shelter hotline is (904) 819-4344.
01/17/2026
Substance use disorder is a chronic condition that causes people to repeatedly seek and use drugs, even when it leads to serious harm.
The good news: Treatment works, and recovery is possible. Medications can help manage withdrawal symptoms, reduce cravings, and stabilize brain chemistry, making it easier for individuals to engage in and benefit from counseling and behavioral therapies.
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Our mission is to strengthen our community by providing person-centered care to individuals and families impacted by substance use and mental health disorders, and other behaviors through a comprehensive system of Education, Prevention, Intervention, and Counseling.
Our vision is to be the primary leader of quality, comprehensive behavioral healthcare in our community.
EPIC Behavioral Healthcare (EPIC) believes that recovery from addiction, substance use disorders and mental health disorders is real. People can, and do, overcome the internal and external challenges, barriers, and obstacles that confront them. EPIC agrees that addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences. EPIC also recognizes that many individuals served by our agency are challenged by a mental health disorder. While treatable, EPIC believes that substance use and mental health disorders impact all areas of an individual’s life, including all of their relationships, vocational/education goals and skills, emotional well-being and their physical health. For both substance use and mental disorders, our commitment is to provide effective, affordable, evidence-based, culturally-sensitive and comprehensive care to impacted individuals and families.
EPIC has historically incorporated the idea of, “wellness,” into our programs. This allows EPIC to have the best outcomes for our clients. EPIC focuses on formalizing its commitment to overall wellness for our clients using SAMHSA’s (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration) 8 Dimensions of Wellness as a guideline.
EPIC pledges to provide quality services and care to our community’s most vulnerable citizens. We will work to improve understanding in our community about mental and substance use disorders. We will promote emotional health and the prevention of addiction/substance use and mental disorders and will increase access to effective treatment and wellness programs while supporting recovery.
EPIC promises that children, adolescents, families, adults and seniors will find the support and help needed through our continuum of care to improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential while on the path to recovery from addiction/substance use disorders and mental health disorders.
Our philosophy is person-centered which means we put you at the center of your treatment and respect your freedom to make your own choices and choose your own direction.
Free accommodations are available for persons who are disabled or deaf/hearing-impaired. For assistance, call 904-829-2273 ext. 8016.
Insurances we accept are Aetna, AvMed, Cenpatico / Sunshine Health, Cigna, Florida Blue, Florida Healthcare Plans, Humana, Magellan, Medicaid, Molina, Ped-i-care, Tricare, United Healthcare and Wellcare / Staywell.
