EARLY PREVENTION IMPACTS COMMUNITY

Joining together in a common effort to build a healthy and safe community, reducing the risks of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs while promoting the healthy attitudes and behaviors of youth in Southeast Missouri.

EPIC SCHOOLS

EPIC recognizes local schools who demonstrate outstanding efforts to prevent youth substance abuse.

EPIC PALS

EPIC Pals relies on the human-animal bond to support healthy youth development.

SAFE DISPOSAL

Caring adults can reduce youth access to prescription drugs. MONITOR. SECURE. DISPOSE.

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ACTIVITIES

EPIC works with numerous community partners to help reduce risks for youth while also enhancing protective factors. EPIC hosts events throughout the year that allow youth opportunities for participation with other caring adults in a fun and creative way. EPIC believes that through providing positive alternative activities youth can develop a sense of purpose and belief in a bright future.

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Nick Cody

“The program results in an increase of the youths’

patience, communication and confidence.”

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LATEST NEWS

October 27, 2020October 27, 2020

EPIC Awarded Nearly $1.5 Million

EPIC to Receive Almost $1.5 Million in Federal Funding EPIC will receive $1,450,000 from two grants from the Substance Abuse...

October 21, 2020October 21, 2020

EPIC Harvest Heyday!

EPIC Harvest Heyday! Like most everyone, the pandemic has presented EPIC with plenty of opportunities to look for new...

April 3, 2020April 3, 2020

EPIC Awarded STOP Act Grant

We are happy to announce that EPIC was recently awarded a STOP Act (The Sober Truth On Preventing Underage Drinking)...

April 2, 2020April 6, 2020

Virtual EPIC Pals

Now more than ever it is important to focus on building social and emotional learning skills in the young...