STRENGTHEN

Mental Health Initiatives

Living and working at the beach is a dream for many. The truth is- that living and working in these communities come with a host of issues that can impact mental health. Seasonality can be manic, anxiety and stress dominate the high season, depression and isolation in the low season, substance issues and lack of mental health resources are problems that many beach communities face.

We want to empower the folks in our community to look out for each other and provide resources that help us do just that. Community based initiatives including providing training programs, awareness and resources, and organizing community activities are just a start. Our hope is to develop an ongoing program that supports these efforts and builds upon them to create a foundation for better mental health. It's what we like to call "Our EPIC Wellness Journey"

Training and Education

We've trained over 20 Mental Health First Aiders in the Corolla Community. These folks have learned how to spot and respond to mental health and substance abuse issues, which is super important for reducing stigma and promoting better mental health in our community. We even have a certified instructor available for Adult MHFA training. If you're interested in hosting a Mental Health First Aid training program for your organization, hit us up!

Ready to attend a class? Check out our events schedule for dates and times.

Activities and Events

At Our EPIC Project, we know how important it is to get moving and connect with others for our well-being. Whether you're catching some waves, doing some chill yoga, or taking a hike in our amazing backyard, we're all about bringing people together to have a good time. Be sure to check out our events below to see what's new and next on our EPIC Wellness Journey. Have an idea, we'd love to hear it!

Resources

Having a single place to go to when you need help, want to learn something new, or just want connect with others is incredibly valuable. Our goal is to create a comprehensive list of resources for our community that encompass all aspects of mental health and well being from national crisis hotlines, to local and regional programs and wellness resources

RESOURCE LIST

Attend an Event

Fri, Dec 13
EPIC's First Ever Holiday Tree
Corolla Christmas Village
Multiple Dates
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Dec 13, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Corolla Christmas Village, 1160 Village Lane, Corolla, NC 27927, USA
There's nothing like the smell of fresh evergreens at the Holidays. Stop by the Corolla Christmas Village and choose one of our fresh cut Fraser firs or wrap up your holiday door decor with a fresh Frasir fir wreath. Supplies are limited so be sure to shop early!
Sat, Dec 14
Our Epic Holiday Hike!
Currituck Banks Estuarine Reserve
RSVP
Dec 14, 2024, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Currituck Banks Estuarine Reserve , Corolla, NC 27927, USA
Join us for a sunset hike and holiday lights!
Thu, Jan 16
Intro to Journaling with Dyanne Kelley
Location is TBD
RSVP
Jan 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location is TBD
Join us for a journaling workshop led by Amazon best selling author, certified linstructor, life coach and psychotherapist, Dyanne Kelley. Dianne will show us how to use this self care and mental well being practice to enhance our well being, inspire creativity and connect with others!

Have any questions?

For more information about Mental Health First Aid you can go to their website and read about the amazing work they do. If you have any questions for us please don't hesitate to reach out!

MHFA WEBSITE

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