What EPIC Recovery does

EPIC Recovery is a federally incorporated social enterprise based in London, Ontario, operating what it describes as Canada's first non-medical, community-based Recovery Maintenance Centre. The organization delivers addiction counselling, family support, structured recovery programming, and complementary wellness services to individuals, families, youth (ages 12-25), and corporate/union clients across Ontario. Its core clinical offerings include individual counselling ($165/session), family and couples support ($165-$210), acupuncture ($45/session), and the signature Weekend Program—an eight-week non-residential recovery track that bundles one year of guided support with lifetime access to online programming. Adjacent products include Recovery Allies (family support groups, in-person and virtual), Recovery College (online courses via Teachable covering boundaries, anger management, relapse prevention), The Sober Connection (SoCon) substance-free community event, corporate wellness workshops, the NEXUS mobile app, and merchandise sold through a partnership with 519 Clothing Company.

The technology stack is conventional and lean: Jane App for scheduling, Teachable for course delivery, Zoom for virtual groups, Squarespace for web presence, and Google Reviews for social proof. There is no proprietary AI or ML component; the differentiator is human-led clinical and lived-experience expertise combined with community programming. Revenue is generated through a mix of pay-as-you-go professional services fees, multi-year Weekend Program enrollment, subscription online courses, corporate workshop contracts, and merchandise sales. Go-to-market blends direct sales (free 20-minute consultations, self-serve online booking) with community-led growth (Recovery Allies groups, SoCon events, Rogers TV shows, blog and email content), plus a B2B referral channel through partnerships with residential treatment centres and academic institutions (Western, Fanshawe, triOS, Ivey). The organization is founder-led by Dean Anderson, who combined clinical credentials with lived experience to grow the practice from a solo operation in 2014 into a 7-employee organization with diversified programming and regional award recognition.

Name

EPIC Recovery

Legal name

EPIC Recovery

Website

https://epicrecovery.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EPIC Recovery is a London, Ontario-based social enterprise that runs Canada's first community-based Recovery Maintenance Centre, delivering individual and family addiction counselling, the Weekend Program, Recovery College courses, and corporate wellness workshops to individuals, families, and employers across Ontario.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Recovery Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO), Recovery Lounges & Multi-Modal Recovery Centers (HSADAKAI)

Keywords

• Addiction counselling
• Recovery maintenance
• Family support programs
• Corporate wellness workshops
• Community recovery events

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Clinical Counselling Sessions: Individual counselling sessions at $165 per session covering addiction recovery, grief, trauma, youth support, and family dynamics. Revenue generated through direct client payments, with some services potentially covered by insurance.
2. Family and Couples Counselling: Family counselling at $165 per one-on-one session or $210 for group sessions (2-5 participants). Couples support counselling at $185 per session.
3. Wellness Services: Acupuncture sessions at $45 per session, along with trauma-informed yoga, tai chi, and meditation classes offered as complementary wellness supports.
4. Recovery College Online Courses: Online recovery education courses including Beginner's Guide to Boundaries, Living with Anger, Recovery Allies Online, and Relapse Prevention. Delivered through Teachable platform with separate course fees.
5. Weekend Program Enrollment: A structured 8-week non-residential recovery program with enrollment including one year of guided support, lifetime access to online programming, weekend education, clinical support, and family programming. Payment options discussed during eligibility consultation with limited scholarships available.
6. Corporate and Union Workshops: Workplace wellness and addiction awareness workshops for corporate clients including UNIFOR, TD, ATN, and UFCW 12r24, addressing employee mental health and substance use concerns.
7. Workshop and Class Fees: Fees for workshops, classes, and community-based offerings sold through The EPIC Store, including trauma-informed yoga, tai chi, meditation, and educational seminars.
8. Merchandise Sales: Recovery-themed merchandise including hoodies, t-shirts, and apparel sold through partnership with 519 Clothing Company. Social enterprise model reinvesting proceeds into community well-being.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

EPIC Recovery is a private addiction counselling and recovery support organization offering individual clinical counselling, family and couples support, structured non-residential recovery programming (Weekend Program), Canada's first non-medical Recovery Maintenance Centre, online recovery education via Recovery College, wellness activities (acupuncture, yoga, Tai Chi, meditation), corporate and union workshops, and community events such as the Sober Connection convention. Services are delivered at its London, Ontario headquarters, virtually across Ontario, and through partnerships with treatment centres, corporates, unions, and academic institutions.

Product overview

EPIC Recovery operates as a comprehensive addiction recovery ecosystem offering multiple integrated products and services. The core offerings include: EPIC Recovery Maintenance (Canada's first Recovery Maintenance Centre), the Weekend Program (8-week structured non-residential recovery), and individual/family counselling services. Supporting these are Recovery College (online learning via Teachable), Recovery Allies (family support), and The Sober Connection (SoCon - substance-free community events). Additional services include wellness activities (acupuncture, yoga, Tai Chi, meditation), support groups, corporate workshops, and the NEXUS mobile app. The organization also operates retail merchandise through EPIC Swag in partnership with 519 Clothing, and produces television content through Stirring Strength and Recovery Toolbox shows. All offerings are connected through a unified approach emphasizing quality of life and bridging gaps in traditional addiction care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Clinical Counselling One-on-one personalized evidence-based, person-centred counselling at $165 per session for individuals navigating substance use concerns, recovery, life transitions, grief, stress, relationships, emotional regulation, coping skills, and personal growth. Bookable via JaneApp.
• Family and Couples Support Counselling services for families and couples affected by addiction: family counselling at $165 per one-on-one session or $210 per group session (2-5 participants), and couples support counselling at $185 per session, addressing communication, boundaries, and recovery support for family members.
• Weekend Program Structured eight-week non-residential recovery program running Saturday sessions (9 AM to 3 PM) for individuals in early recovery and chronic relapse. Enrollment includes one year of guided support, lifetime access to online programming, weekend education, clinical support, family programming, and lifetime community support group access. Payment options discussed during eligibility consultation with limited scholarships available.
• EPIC Recovery Maintenance Canada's first non-medical, community-based Recovery Maintenance Centre offering education, counselling, peer support, lifestyle programming, and pre/post-treatment care that bridges gaps in addiction recovery between crisis care, residential treatment, and ongoing mental health support.
• Recovery College Online learning platform offering hundreds of hours of recovery education through courses including Beginner's Guide to Boundaries, Living with Anger (Coming Soon), Recovery Allies Online, and Relapse Prevention. Delivered via Teachable with separate per-course fees.
• Recovery Allies Family support program providing education, practical tools, and community support for partners, parents, siblings, and adult children of people navigating addiction. Includes in-person Wednesday sessions and virtual Sunday sessions via Zoom.
• Wellness Activities Complementary wellness programming including acupuncture ($45 per session), trauma-informed yoga, Tai Chi, and meditation classes supporting nervous system regulation and recovery.
• Corporate and Union Workshops Professional workplace training programs delivered on-site at corporate offices and union halls for organizations including UNIFOR, TD, ATN, UFCW 12r24, and the Ontario Police College, addressing addiction awareness and mental health in the workplace.
• Support Groups Community recovery support groups including peer-led sessions, family support groups, and specialized groups for grief, youth, and trauma, with many available free of charge.
• The Sober Connection (SoCon) Ontario's largest substance-free lifestyle community convention featuring sober events, vendor fairs, live music, workshops, and networking for individuals in recovery or seeking a substance-free lifestyle. Free to attend.
• NEXUS App Mobile application providing access to EPIC Recovery services, recovery support tools, and resources on the go for individuals in recovery.
• EPIC Swag Merchandise Sober apparel and merchandise including hoodies, t-shirts, and apparel sold through collaboration with 519 Clothing Company with EPIC15 discount code for EPIC Recovery supporters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Quadrupled in size over 5 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rogers TVcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020Partnership with Rogers TV for hosting television shows 'Stirring Strength' and 'Recovery Toolbox' - local TV programming offering real-world conversations on addiction, recovery, and emotional wellness to reduce stigma and foster understanding across the community.
• Addiction Treatment Centres (London and surrounding areas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPIC Recovery partners with multiple addiction treatment centres to provide post-treatment recovery maintenance programming for their alumni clients. Services include structured aftercare, counselling, workshops, peer groups, and lifestyle programming in a non-medical, community-based setting. This partnership extends the continuum of care and reduces relapse risk for treatment centre clients.
• Westover Treatment CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Recovery Support Groups operated in partnership with Westover Treatment Centre, providing ongoing peer support and recovery programming for individuals post-treatment.
• University of Western OntariominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership offering Community Engaged Learning (CEL) placements, classroom education facilitation, and participation in student-driven events such as Recovery Addiction Awareness Day (RAAD).
• Fanshawe CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent education partnership through classroom facilitation and placement hosting for addiction care students, including Fundamentals of Addiction program collaborations.
• triOS CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for student education and placement opportunities in the addiction recovery field.
• Ivey Business SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for business education and potential student engagement in recovery community initiatives.
• 519 Clothing CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration with Five One Nine Clothing Company to create and distribute EPIC Recovery branded merchandise including hoodies, t-shirts, and apparel. Both organizations share commitment to supporting mental health and addressing addiction within the London/519 community.
• Ontario Police CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in training events and public education initiatives at the Ontario Police College related to addiction awareness and mental health support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Edgewood Health Network: Canadian addiction and mental-health treatment provider operating multiple facilities across provinces. Overlaps with EPIC in substance-use treatment, family programming, and recovery support services.
• Homewood Health: One of Canada's largest providers of mental health, addiction, and recovery services, including outpatient counselling and employee-assistance programs. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving overlapping addiction-recovery and corporate-wellness needs across Canada.
• Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – Ontario branches: National nonprofit operating community-based mental health and addiction services across Ontario, including concurrent-disorder and counselling programming. Overlaps with EPIC's community-based counselling, support groups, and family support offerings.
• Bellwood Health Services: Toronto-based addiction and mental-health treatment provider offering outpatient and residential programs. Comparable as a broader addiction-treatment incumbent with overlapping outpatient counselling and corporate/insurer referral channels.

Direct peers

• Renascent Treatment Centres: Ontario-based addiction recovery and treatment provider offering outpatient and residential programming. Directly comparable to EPIC Recovery in target population (individuals and families affected by substance use) and the recovery-continuum positioning in Ontario.

Emerging players

• Moms Stop the Harm: Canadian harm-reduction and substance-use advocacy organization supporting families affected by addiction. Comparably community-led with comparable family-support programming, although operating as an advocacy/voluntary organization rather than a clinical provider.

Others

• Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA): National not-for-profit providing evidence-based guidance on substance use. Not a direct service provider, but an ecosystem participant whose framework-setting role parallels EPIC's positioning as a thought leader in Canadian recovery maintenance.

Regional players

• Sunshine Coast Health Center: British Columbia-based residential substance-use and trauma treatment program. Comparable recovery-programming model (structured, non-12-step, evidence-based) and aftercare philosophy, but operating primarily in a different regional market.
• The Clearing (Trauma & Addiction Recovery): British Columbia-based residential and outpatient trauma and addiction recovery program. Comparable recovery-continuum programming and lived-experience-informed clinical model, though serving a different regional market.
• Portico Addiction Medicine: Ontario outpatient addiction medicine clinic providing counselling and medication-assisted treatment. Comparable as an Ontario outpatient substance-use provider with overlapping individual and family counselling services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCg5
• Facebookfacebook.com/epicaddictionrecovery
• Instagraminstagram.com/epicaddictionrecovery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/epicaddictionrecovery

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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