SMART Recovery Programs
Delivering culturally and contextually relevant programs for key communities in Australia
Family & Friends
SMART Family and Friends Program focuses on improving the quality of life and coping skills and support system for those affected by a loved one’s addictive behaviour. Our online and in-person groups led by lived experience facilitators provide strategies for family and friends to stay safe, seek support, problem solve and set goals.
Justice - ‘Inside Out’
The SMART Inside Out program is designed specifically to help people currently involved in the criminal justice system. The training is designed for Facilitators who work in the justice system and already have their SMART Facilitator qualification.
First Nations - Yarn SMART
The Yarn SMART program has been developed in collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members, offering a culturally sensitive framework to support First Nations people seeking help with behaviours of concern.
Youth & Teens
SMART Youth and Teens Program is targeted at supporting youth through their transition to adulthood. The program aims to address problematic behaviour, helps build self-esteem, and encourages participants to take responsibility, make decisions and come up with their own solutions.
LGBTQI+
SMART Recovery LGBTQI+ meetings are facilitated by people with diverse genders and sexualities who are trained to create a truly inclusive and welcoming recovery environment. Our groups provide a private and safe space to build a healthier relationship with alcohol, drugs and other addictive behaviours, in line with your personal goals and wellbeing. You can also download our LGBTQIA+ Practice Guide for practical tips on creating safe, respectful and inclusive recovery spaces.
Veterans & First Responders
SMART Veterans and First Responders program helps people and their families to work through the powerful anxieties which can lead to unhealthy coping behaviours including self-medication with alcohol or drugs, or engaging in risky behaviours that can compound problems.