Residents from EPIC Long Island’s Medford location recently embarked on a magical outing filled with laughter, joy and community connection. Their adventure began with seeing a vibrant performance of Dorothy’s Adventures in Oz, which featured a special meet-and-greet with the cast—an experience that brought the story to life and left smiles on every face. The fun continued with a trip to the movies to catch the latest Paddington film, followed by a delicious lunch outing that gave everyone a chance to bond and share their favorite moments.
“Across each of our residences, we strive to create experiences that are just as unique and vibrant as the individuals we support,” said Lisa Burch, President and CEO of the EPIC Family of Human Service Agencies. “Whether it is a trip to the theater or to the park, our goal is to always inspire joy, foster personal connections and provide the tailored support each person’s needs.”
EPIC Long Island is committed to providing enriching experiences that support personal growth, social engagement and emotional well-being for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their care. Outings like these are more than just fun as they foster confidence, independence and a sense of belonging. Through residential, clinical and community-based services, EPIC Long Island empowers individuals to live meaningful lives supported by compassionate care and lasting relationships.
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The EPIC Family of Human Service Agencies comprises three organizations that provide advocacy and healthcare resources for families and communities throughout Long Island. EPIC Long Island operates a Day Habilitation program in East Meadow along with 18 group homes located throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties and provides clinical services for children and adults who have developmental disabilities. These facilities are led by incredible caregivers who offer support and help facilitate wonderful experiences and programs for those in their care. Each of EPIC Long Island’s residences is unique, and the individuals who live there have various abilities as well as life challenges.
The Epilepsy Foundation Long Island helps raise awareness and provides vital advocacy and resources for the more than 35,000 Long Islanders who have been diagnosed with epilepsy and suffer from seizures. This includes providing community education in schools and healthcare venues and offering Seizure First Aid Certification to help train Long Islanders to provide immediate care for someone experiencing a seizure. Surprisingly, 1 in 10 people will experience a seizure in their lifetime.
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The South Shore Guidance Center in Freeport is an outpatient behavioral health clinic within the EPIC Family of Human Service Agencies. It provides a wide range of care for Long Islanders of all ages to accommodate the unique needs of children, adolescents, and adults. This includes individual, group, and family psychotherapy, substance use treatment, crisis stabilization, and medication-assisted treatment.
For more information about the EPIC Family of Human Service Agencies and how to support their initiatives, visit www.epicli.org.
