Stacie serves as the Executive Administrator at EPIC Recovery, where she combines professional expertise with a personal commitment to supporting others on their recovery journeys. With over five years of sobriety, Stacie brings a unique perspective and deep empathy to her role, drawing on her own experiences to guide and uplift those seeking a fresh start.
At EPIC, Stacie is dedicated to fostering a warm, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and empowered. She oversees daily operations, coordinates impactful programs, and ensures that each individual receives the resources and encouragement they need to reclaim their lives.
In addition to her administrative leadership, Stacie is an active lead event coordinator and volunteer for The Sober Connection, an EPIC initiative offering sober-friendly events to the community. She regularly gives back by volunteering her time at EPIC Recovery Support, always striving to make a positive difference.
Stacie is passionate about building connections and believes in the power of community, resilience, and hope. She is inspired every day by the courage of those she serves and looks forward to supporting you on your journey toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
STACIE GARTLY
BA
London, Ontario
Education
BA, University of Waterloo 2012
As a Recovery Coach with lived experience, I have learned to draw on my experiences from before, during and after my days of substance use to identify different aspects that contributed to my addiction and subsequent recovery. Through the process of completing an addiction treatment program in 2020, I learned to better understand myself and the inner workings of my body and mind. Personally what I discovered was that, coming from a family of divorce at an early age, living a life with undiagnosed ADHD, and experiencing varying degrees of trauma throughout my life, different patterns developed in response to the environments I grew up in; and that each of these patterns played a part in the development of my dependency on substances as a coping mechanism. With the removal of these substances from my life, I have developed strategies for myself to be able to manage my emotions in a healthy way, and have identified my strengths that were overshadowed by my addictions. This has enabled me to build a life that promotes my sobriety and gives me a sense of purpose and inner peace. This, along with my education (an Addictions Services Community Worker diploma), is what I can bring to the clients that I work with to help them understand their journey, their strengths and how to build the life in recovery that they envision for themselves.