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EPIC Addiction Recovery delivers impactful workshops and engaging public speaking events that connect with diverse audiences. We host various activities to foster community among individuals in recovery, focusing on understanding and reducing stigma around addiction and mental health. Our experienced team provides tailored programming that meets community needs, combining evidence-based practices with relatable storytelling. We create a safe environment that empowers participants, making our workshops informative and transformative. Partnering with EPIC enhances outreach efforts and promotes a culture of recovery and wellness through community engagement.

Special Events!

Improv comedy for Recovery

Laugh. Heal. Connect.

Ready to loosen up, laugh out loud, and build skills that actually support your recovery?

Join us for a 6-week Improv & Recovery Group starting August 12th, every Tuesday from 6:30–8:30 pm at our new Wellington Road South location. This one-of-a-kind series blends the fun of improv comedy with real recovery strategies to help you cope with stress, manage social anxiety, and boost your emotional flexibility—all while having a great time.

No experience necessary. Just a willingness to show up, be a little silly, and grow.

Why improv in recovery?

  • Teaches how to stay present and respond in the moment

  • Builds confidence, self-expression, and communication

  • Reduces stress and releases feel-good endorphins

  • Helps break the cycle of isolation through laughter and connection

  • Encourages self-compassion and taking risks in a safe space

Cost: $200 plus HST.

A limited number of free spots will be redeemed through Recovery Robinhood for those unable to cover the cost.

Instructor: Dean Anderson, RPC, MPCC, ICADC
Dean has been part of the improv community for over a decade—performing, hosting, and teaching. As a certified addiction professional with lived experience, Dean has used improv as a powerful tool for healing and personal growth. He has taught these principles at wellness conferences, educational institutions, and to mental health professionals across North America. Dean brings a warm, down-to-earth approach that blends humour with practical recovery strategies.

Feeling unsure where to begin with recovery? This free, in-person peer-led information session is a gentle introduction to life beyond addiction. We’ll explore what recovery really means, how to take your first meaningful steps, and where to find resources in the community — all in a non-judgmental, supportive space.

Perfect for those who are already sober (even just a few weeks), feeling stuck, or simply curious about what recovery looks like beyond abstinence. This session is rooted in compassion, shame reduction, and empowerment — no pressure, no preaching, just guidance.

Space is limited. A short application form helps us ensure it’s the right fit for you. Learn more on our blog.

Date: August 9, 2025
Time: 10 AM - 12 PM
Location: EPIC Recovery Centre – 743 Wellington Road, London, ON
Cost: Free (application required)

Introduction to Recovery Information session

classroom setting on individuals in different stages of recovery learning about living a sober life. community. peer led. free epic recovery centre

Lace up and join Ben for a refreshing Recovery Running Group at Westminster Trails! This weekly meet-up offers a supportive environment to boost your mental clarity, find a healthy coping mechanism, and connect with a community, all while enjoying the beauty of nature.

Each session runs for approximately one hour, starting with basic movements and stretching, followed by 30-45 minutes out on the trails around the ponds (beginning with a warm-up walk and progressing to a light run), and finishing with a cool-down stretch.

When: Tuesdays at 6:30 PM 

Where: Westminster Trails (meet in the parking lot at the Tourist Information Centre: Location 1 on Map).

Cost: FREE

Important Notes:

  • This group is led by a volunteer and takes place off-site from EPIC Recovery.

  • You must sign up each week to be included in Tuesday's run.

  • Please note, there will be no group on July 22 or August 5.

  • Any changes or cancellations will be communicated directly via email.

Ready to hit the trails? All fitness levels are welcome!

Recovery Running Group

Join us on September 13th, 2025, from 10 am to 4 pm for our Substance-Free Street Festival. Celebrate being social and sober while having a great time. Visit the SoCon website to learn more.

We are excited to offer a range of sober-friendly activities, events, and vendors all in one place. If you are interested in participating in SoCon 2025, please contact us at admin@thesoberconnection.ca

The Sober Convention