EPIC

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About EPIC

Learn how EPIC’s independent council model advances ethical, transparent peer support organizational practices.

About

EPIC is a collaborative council that advances ethical, accountable peer recovery services by setting standards, recognizing organizations that meet them, and inviting community input—not providing treatment or regulation—so stakeholders can trust how peer support is delivered.

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Council Members

An elegant, dark slate surface covered with a precise network of intersecting silver lines forming a geometric web, each connection point marked by a small, upright, translucent acrylic block. The blocks glow subtly from within, suggesting active peer connections and shared responsibility. In the background, out of focus, stand taller, more complex acrylic forms representing established organizations. Cool, directional studio lighting from the upper left casts crisp, refined shadows that emphasize depth and structure. The composition follows the rule of thirds with a shallow depth of field, emphasizing a cluster of central nodes. Photographic realism and a clean, modern aesthetic create a mood of rigor, transparency, and ethical collaboration, supporting the theme of integrity in peer support networks without any human figures.

Aarav Sharma

A close-up, photographic image of a meticulously organized desk featuring a thick, unmarked charcoal-grey binder slightly open, revealing neatly aligned, blank divider tabs. Beside it, a brushed metal scale sculpture with perfectly balanced arms stands on a smooth white desk pad, suggesting fairness and ethical standards. In the corner, a low, geometric planter with a small, thriving green plant adds a subtle organic touch. Soft, indirect office lighting from a large unseen window creates a gentle gradient of light across the scene, with mild reflections on the metal surfaces. Shot from a slightly elevated three-quarter angle with sharp focus throughout, the composition feels ordered, precise, and professional, evoking governance, policy, and integrity practices for peer organizations without any visible text or people.

Mateo García

An elegant, dark slate surface covered with a precise network of intersecting silver lines forming a geometric web, each connection point marked by a small, upright, translucent acrylic block. The blocks glow subtly from within, suggesting active peer connections and shared responsibility. In the background, out of focus, stand taller, more complex acrylic forms representing established organizations. Cool, directional studio lighting from the upper left casts crisp, refined shadows that emphasize depth and structure. The composition follows the rule of thirds with a shallow depth of field, emphasizing a cluster of central nodes. Photographic realism and a clean, modern aesthetic create a mood of rigor, transparency, and ethical collaboration, supporting the theme of integrity in peer support networks without any human figures.

Zuri Ndlovu

A close-up, photographic image of a meticulously organized desk featuring a thick, unmarked charcoal-grey binder slightly open, revealing neatly aligned, blank divider tabs. Beside it, a brushed metal scale sculpture with perfectly balanced arms stands on a smooth white desk pad, suggesting fairness and ethical standards. In the corner, a low, geometric planter with a small, thriving green plant adds a subtle organic touch. Soft, indirect office lighting from a large unseen window creates a gentle gradient of light across the scene, with mild reflections on the metal surfaces. Shot from a slightly elevated three-quarter angle with sharp focus throughout, the composition feels ordered, precise, and professional, evoking governance, policy, and integrity practices for peer organizations without any visible text or people.

How EPIC Makes Decisions

EPIC operates through a diverse council that uses consensus-based review, documented criteria, and recusal policies to prevent conflicts of interest, ensuring recognition decisions are independent, transparent, and grounded in the ethical standards we publish for peer support organizations.

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