Happy Birthday EPIC!
Oct. 10, 1973. 52 years ago. Where were you? A little kid? In college? Starting a family? Not born yet? In 1973, Crocodile Rock was the #1 song, the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) was created, Richard Nixon was President, and….EPIC was incorporated in 1973! We started as JAM House, became the Drug Education and […]
Did you know that you can receive free Naloxone (Narcan) from EPIC Behavioral Healthcare?
Did you know that you can receive free Naloxone (Narcan) from EPIC Behavioral Healthcare? EPIC is part of the iSaveFL Overdose Prevention Program. iSaveFL makes free Naloxone kits available across the state of Florida. The program aims to prevent fatal opioid overdoses by providing access to Naloxone and resources for overdose recognition and response. By […]
Rep. Sam Greco, the Representative for Florida’s House District 19
On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, we hosted a tour of our EPIC Recovery Center and Medication Assisted Recovery Services (MARS) for Rep. Sam Greco, the Representative for Florida’s House District 19. During his visit, he posed for a photo with our CEO, Nangela Pulsfus, and EPIC board member Virginia S. Morgan, who is […]
Employee of the Year
Employee of the Year Melissa Newsome Melissa joined EPIC in October 2019. She has extensive accounting experience and a passion for supporting those who make a real difference—our clients, the true VIPs who interact with us directly. “I feel very fortunate to work with such a GREAT group of people. I am very honored to have […]
Free Book for Kids at the Recovery Fair This September!
📚 Free Book for Kids at the Recovery Fair This September! 🌿 We’re thrilled to announce that EPIC Behavioral Healthcare will be giving away 15 picture books at this year’s 5th annual Recovery Fair on September 6, 2025, at the Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine —because every child deserves a magical adventure! Be […]
Supporting the Supporters
Supporting the Supporters: Join Our Caregiver Support Groups At EPIC Behavioral Healthcare, we want to celebrate and support all the amazing caregivers out there! You are the unsung heroes of our community, providing love and care to aging parents, family members with chronic illnesses, or friends facing mental health challenges. We know that while caregiving […]
Dr. Miriam Dickson
Introducing Dr. Miriam Dickson – General, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry With a career spanning over two decades, Dr. Miriam Dickson brings a remarkable blend of expertise, compassion, and leadership to her new role as practicing psychiatrist at EPIC Behavioral Healthcare. Board-certified in both general, child and adolescent psychiatry, Dr. Dickson earned her medical degree from […]
Welcome to the EPIC Behavioral Healthcare Blog:
We’re happy you’re here! Whether you’re navigating the ups and downs of mental health, supporting a loved one with substance use challenges, or just looking to learn more about emotional well-being, you’ve come to the right place. At EPIC, mental and emotional health deserve just as much care and attention as physical health. That’s why […]
New Office in Palencia
EPIC Behavioral Healthcare Opening New Office to Better Serve the Community St. Augustine, FL – EPIC Behavioral Healthcare (EPIC) is expanding service locations by opening a new office in the Palencia Commons. The new office will provide support to individuals dealing with mental health and substance use challenges. The new location is at 352 Paseo […]
8 Dimensions of Wellness
The 8 dimensions of wellness are: There are 8 different dimensions of wellness. Emotional/Mental Financial Environmental Intellectual Social Occupational Physical Spiritual Emotional/Mental Relates to understanding your feelings and coping effectively with stress. It is important to pay attention to self-care, relaxation, stress reduction and the development of inner resources so you can learn and grow […]