Our Story
Every Person Impacts Community, and at EPIC, we work to make sure people are empowered to positively impact community health and safety by reducing risks associated with substance misuse and by promoting healthy attitudes and behaviors among young people in Southeast Missouri.
A non-profit organization formed in 2000, EPIC provides services to youths, families and the community designed to reduce substance misuse. EPIC receives the support of many community organizations including local law enforcement agencies, Cape Girardeau County Juvenile Office, Missouri Children’s Division, Southeast Missouri State University and other local schools, and the United Way of Southeast Missouri.
EPIC currently receives funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) through a STOP Act grant, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) through a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) grant, and Cape Girardeau County Mental Health Board through a Mill Tax grant. EPIC is a funded partner of the United Way of Southeast Missouri and we contract with the Missouri Department of Social Services to provide services for local families.
It starts with
Our Mission
To join 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.
The Team
Meet Our Staff
Mercedes Fort
Project Director, director@epicprevention.org
Becky Holloway
OVW Program Coordinator, ovw@epicprevention.org
Jamie Hazard
Community Coordinator, admin2@epicprevention.org
Jessica Belanger
Family and Community Services Provider, services@epicprevention.org
Mary Schwartz
Counseling Services, Youth Program Facilitator, lens@epicprevention.org
Timaya Bills
Family Services Coordinator, epi@epicprevention.org
Charon Adair
Administrative Assistant, admin@epicprevention.org
Special thanks to
Our Board Members
- Waymon Campbell
- Board President
- Linda Garner
- Board Secretary
- Donna Bullard
- Board Member
- Ursulla Wadley
- Board Member
- Nicholas Barna
- Board Member