Our Rapid Response Team provides urgent or immediate assistance to persons experiencing current behavioral health needs. Call 988 for help.
EPIC Behavioral Healthcare offers rapid response services designed to provide on-demand crisis intervention services in any setting where a behavioral health crisis occurs, lessening trauma and providing triage, assessment, and referral to the appropriate treatment.
The Rapid Response Team ensures that individuals 26 years and older in St. Johns County who need crisis intervention and counseling services receive them within 60 minutes of requesting mobile crisis services. The Team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
If this service is needed, please call 988, as they provide an initial screening before the Team’s involvement. Note: If you are concerned about someone 25 and under and would like to request similar Rapid Response services, please call 988, as they also screen for services for that age group.
03/23/2026
Join us for a fun-filled weekend at the EPIC Flower and Garden Expo, where the whole family is welcome! Kids 12 and under can enjoy free admission and participate in special activities.
Discover a variety of vibrant plants, including Florida natives, citrus trees, and butterfly-friendly options, along with crafts and more at Sykes Family Farms, located at 5995 Brough Road in Elkton. The expo will take place on Saturday, March 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday, March 29th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
03/21/2026
At EPIC Behavioral Healthcare, we offer the MARS Program, which offers medication-assisted treatment (MAT), which is the combination of medications, outpatient counseling, care coordination services, and other behavioral therapies, all to treat opioid and/or alcohol addiction.
Research shows that it's the most effective treatment.
If you are ready to stop, we can help. It’s challenging and can be dangerous to stop alcohol and opioid use on your own without medical supervision due to withdrawal symptoms.
For more information or to make an appointment, please call (904) 829-2273 x7102 or (904) 417-7100 for the EPIC Recovery Center detoxification services.
03/19/2026
Join us for a family weekend at the 30th Annual EPIC Flower and Garden Expo on March 28th and 29th at Sykes Family Farms, located at 5995 Brough Road in Elkton.
Admission is just $5 per person for both days, and kids 12 and under get in FREE! Scouts BSA Troops 875 and 9875 will be available to assist in carrying your plant purchases to your car.
We also have fun activities planned just for the kids. Plus, enjoy delicious food from various food trucks and gardening lectures on both days!
Every ticket you purchase supports EPIC Behavioral Healthcare’s mission to strengthen our community. Enjoy a beautiful spring weekend while helping to fund vital mental health services in NE Florida!
03/18/2026
UF Health St. Johns is pleased to announce that the 6th annual BRAVE Summit is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25th, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S. The Summit aims to open a dialogue with teens, address the stigma associated with mental health, and encourage teens to learn how to foster mental wellness.
The sixth annual BRAVE Summit for high school students across Florida.
03/17/2026
Happy St. Patrick's Day! ☘️☘️☘️
03/15/2026
March is recognized as Self-Injury Awareness Month. 🧡
Self-injury refers to deliberate behaviors that are not intended to be suicidal but are used to cope with intense emotional pain. Common forms of self-injury include cutting, picking, burning, scratching, or hitting oneself, among others.
This behavior is known as Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) because it differs from a su***de attempt, although both situations require serious and compassionate care.
If you or someone you care about is struggling with self-injury, remember that you are not alone. EPIC Behavioral Healthcare provides support for adults, teens, and children ages 5 and up. To learn more about how we can help, please call (904) 829-2273.
03/13/2026
A safe place to sleep can transform lives.
At EPIC Behavioral Healthcare's Second Wind Village, many residents have faced homelessness and are now rebuilding their lives through stable housing, life skills training, and recovery support.
Here, structure and compassion work together to reduce relapse and restore hope.
Make plans to attend the 30th annual EPIC Flower and Garden Expo on March 28th and 29th at Sykes Family Farms, 5995 Brough Rd. in Elkton. Admission is only $5 which covers both days, with kids 12 and under free, and free parking.
This popular event in Northeast Florida will delight gardeners of all ages, featuring growers, nurseries, and artisans from around the state. You'll find everything you need to make your garden flourish!
Our QB Check ADHD assessment is designed to assist with both diagnosis and ongoing treatment planning by providing your healthcare provider with objective data alongside your personal story and symptoms.
This non-invasive and efficient assessment is recommended by leading guidelines and is an important step towards finding strategies that align with how your brain functions. If you’re ready for answers, this test is suitable for individuals aged six and older. Please email info@epicbh.org or call (904) 829-2273 to schedule an appointment with EPIC Behavioral Healthcare.
03/08/2026
Happy International Women's Day! 🩷
Some women change the world on big stages; others change it at kitchen tables, on night shifts, and in quiet acts of resistance. Today, we celebrate them all.
03/06/2026
EPIC Behavioral Healthcare offers same-day access to crisis services at three convenient locations!
Our walk-in crisis services offer fast, affordable, and respectful support for your mental and substance use needs. No appointment is necessary for substance use and mental health services.
We prioritize your needs and offer affordable and subsidized services at our walk-in center. Our mission is to provide individualized care to those affected by substance use, mental health disorders, and other issues through education, prevention, intervention, and counseling. Get help now at (904) 829-2273.
Palencia Commons:
📍352 Paseo Reyes Drive, St. Augustine
Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
North Campus:
📍3910 Lewis Speedway, Ste. 1105, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Central Campus:
📍1400 Old Dixie Hwy., St. Augustine, FL 32084
Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Flagler Campus:
📍2323 N. State St., Unit 57, Bunnell, FL 32110
Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Please call first if you have a referral source. Flagler (386) 309-8083 or St. Augustine (904) 829-2273
Please provide 24-hour advance notice for assessment services that require accommodation. Screenings, linkages, and service assessments are all provided on the same day. Care Coordination services are available.
Same-day access to crisis services represents a significant step in our commitment to mental health and wellness. We look forward to supporting you and your loved ones!
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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.
