ts summer on the Outer Banks and with that comes the excitement and challenges of another tourism season. Recognizing the importance of mental health during this busy time, Our Epic Project made a $40,000 contribution to their EPIC Fund held with the Outer Banks Community Foundation.

In January, Our EPIC Project teamed up with Trillium Health Services to provide Currituck County Fire and EMS with two full days of training dedicated to Mental Health First Aid, designed specifically for First Responders. Firefighters and EMS personnel face daily stress and trauma that can impact their health, performance and relationships. The statistics are staggering. The Reality of Trauma: Firefighters experience an average of nine traumatic events in a single year