EPIC Community Services was established in 1973. The original Crocodile Rock party was held in 2008 as a celebration of our 35th anniversary. EPIC is a community-based non-profit organization. We focus on the prevention and treatment of substance abuse and related mental health disorders. We have a wide range of services and programs available to members of the communiy of all ages and from all walks of life.

Visit our website for more information> www.epiccommunityservices.org

Why is an event like Crocodile Rock important?  Yes, it's fun and a good time, but the intent is serious:  to raise money so that EPIC can continue to reach out to people in need.  While fun events may be going on, the work of EPIC, the  "Saving Lives, Transforming Families" doesn't stop.  Just take a look at look at what happened at EPIC in one week (numbers from September 21 through September 25, 2009): 

Counseling Center: 

• 175 clients in 20 groups
• 55 clients in individual appointments
• 25 clients in SIGHT (in-jail program)
• For a total of 255 people seen through Counseling Center programs last week

Prevention:

• 35 children and 37 parents seen in Alpha
• 23 youth and 12 parents seen in Project SUCCESS
• 15 youth and 16 parents seen in THINK! ASAP
• 80 youth and 100 parents in Community Education presentations
• For a total of 318 people seen through Prevention programs last week
  

Big Brothers Big Sisters: 

• Interviewed 12 potential new Big Brothers or Big Sisters
• Had 11 matches meeting at in the school-based program
• Made 13 new matches in the school-based program
• Made 3 home visits in the community-based program
• Held an in-agency clothing drive for a needy family that has 3 Littles in our program.

 
All of this JUST in one week.  

So, we encourage you to look at Crocodile Rock not only as a fun party, but as a meaningful way to support EPIC and EPIC's programs.  If you have limited entertainment funds, we ask that you consider spending the $50 for a Crocodile Rock ticket.  Not only is it a bargain (admission to the Alligator Farm, food from 15 restaurants - see list below, live music, dancing and entertainment), it is helping children and adults in your community get help with their substance abuse addiction or other related problem.  

Tickets are on sale> CLICK HERE   

Thank you for your support!