EPIC Behavioral Healthcare supports incarcerated individuals with substance use and mental health disorders and their families through intervention programs that aid recovery and reduce recidivism.
Criminal justice programs often struggle to help individuals with mental health or substance use issues, as traditional punishment methods fail to address the root causes of offenses. EPIC offers a supportive approach through counseling, medication-assisted treatment, and support groups during sentencing and rehabilitation. This not only helps individuals heal and thrive but also reduces recidivism, enhances public safety, and eases the burden on the criminal justice system.
Flagler Campus:
2323 N. State St., Unit 57, Bunnell, FL 32110
Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
North Campus:
3910 Lewis Speedway, Ste. 1105, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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EPIC Behavioral Healthcare has been the sole provider of substance use and mental health services for the St. Johns County Drug Court since 2002. This program supports nonviolent individuals with drug-related charges through regular court appearances, treatment counseling, random drug testing, and probation supervision.
With over 20 years in the Drug Court program and 50 years in the community, we are dedicated to delivering quality behavioral healthcare and a comprehensive continuum of care for those facing substance use and mental health challenges.
Local entities involved in the Drug Court process includes the Judiciary, State Attorney’s Office, Public Defender’s Office, Clerk of the Court, Florida Department of Corrections Probation, St. Augustine Police Dept., St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, Court Administration, EPIC Behavioral Healthcare, Community Outreach Services, Salvation Army, Department of Children and Family Services, St. Johns County Schools and many others.
Our collaborative approach maximizes participants’ chances for success!
The JET Program is a collaborative effort with St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and Flagler County Sheriff’s Office to assist high utilizers of the criminal justice system in transitioning out of jail into the community. JET is a voluntary program that provides mental health and/or substance use treatment, peer support services and care coordination services at income based/low cost to incarcerated individuals to aid their recovery and reduce recidivism.
The SMART Program (Successful Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Treatment) is an evidence-based in-custody treatment program implemented by EPIC Behavioral Healthcare in collaboration with Flagler County’s Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility. EPIC’s SMART Program provides mental health and substance use screenings and group counseling for selected inmates. The program helps local inmates succeed once released into the community.
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The SIGHT Program is an evidence-based two phase treatment program implemented by EPIC Behavioral Healthcare in collaboration with St. Johns County Sheriff.
Phase One is a 90 day in-jail intervention program.
Phase Two is 16 week post-release with the following weekly requirements:
Two therapeutic groups, one individual with clinician, and three AA/NA meetings.
Clients must report to EPIC Behavioral Healthcare within 48 hours of their release from the St. Johns County Jail.
S.M.A.R.T. offers support to individuals whose unlawful behavior is connected to unmet behavioral health needs, such as substance use offenses and crimes related to poverty. We educate individuals on how to utilize community resources to address these issues, aiming to reduce the criminalization of behavioral health conditions. Our focus is on prioritizing care and education rather than punishment.
As an initiative in the 7th Judicial Circuit, Veterans Treatment Court specializes in the distinctive needs of veterans in the criminal justice system. The military acknowledges that veterans have distinct needs, and some may require treatment to cope with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), substance use, mental health disorders and suicidal ideation. Veterans Court assist veterans to access many of the services and benefits they earned including assist with some basic needs.
To be eligible for participation, an individual charged with a crime must show proof that he/she is a current or former military member. EPIC Behavioral Healthcare is the community partner of Veterans Treatment Court in which we provide substance use and mental health services to veterans in the program.
