SMART Recovery ® Program

What is SMART Recovery ®? SMART Recovery ® is a non-profit organization that provides and nurtures self-empowerment over addiction and addictive behaviors. This self-help support group appeals to individuals who want to take charge of their lives and recovery by remaining abstinent from drugs and alcohol. The Smart Recovery program offers some face-to-face meetings and virtual meetings for those looking for an alternative to AA or NA meetings. Smart Recovery is a secular recovery program that is research and evidence-based and uses tools to help the person change negative and self-defeating thoughts in order to help with recovery. The efforts of the SMART Recovery ® system are based on scientific knowledge and evolve as scientific knowledge evolves.

Please contact us by phone for immediate assistance. This is a necessary step in beginning the recovery process for yourself or a loved one. Our addiction treatment specialists and staff have over 25 years of experience in helping people find effective and affordable treatment for all addictions. What you tell us is completely confidential. We are HIPAA compliant. We are here to answer your questions and to get you (or a loved one) into treatment today. For immediate intake, call us now.

1-800-513-5423

SMART Recovery ® Tools

The SMART Recovery ® 4-Point Program employs a variety of tools and techniques to help individuals gain independence from addictive behaviors.

SMART Recovery ® program follows a 4-point program which includes:

*Point 1: Enhancing and Maintaining (motivation to abstain.)
*Point 2: Coping with urges
*Point 3: Problem Solving (Managing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors)
*Point 4: Lifestyle Balance (balancing momentary and enduring satisfactions)

Participants are encouraged to learn how to use each tool presented to them and learn how to use these tools and techniques as they progress toward Point 4 of the program, achieving lifestyle balance and leading a fulfilling and healthy life.

These tools include:
*Stages of Change
*Change Plan Worksheet
*Cost/Benefit Analysis
*ABCs of REBT for Urge Coping
*ABCs of REBT for Emotional Upsets
*DISARM (Destructive Irrational Self-talk
*Awareness & Refusal Method)
*Brainstorming
*Role-playing and Rehearsing

If you would like more information on Smart Recovery programs in your area, give us a call today.

1-800-513-5423

What you can gain from enrolling in the SMART Recovery ® program

SMART Recovery ® (Self-Management And Recovery Training) program helps individuals gain independence from addictive behaviors (substances or activities).

*Teaches self-empowerment and self-reliance.
*Works on addictions/compulsions as complex maladaptive behaviors with possible physiological factors.
*Teaches what tools and techniques are needed for self-directed change.
*Encourages individuals to recover and live satisfying lives.
*Meetings are educational and include open discussions.
*Advocates the appropriate use of prescribed medications and psychological treatments.
*Evolves as scientific knowledge evolves.

The program uses various tools and has homework assignments to help its members work through these four points of recovery. Meetings usually last about an hour and a half and are run by trained facilitators. To maintain consistency worldwide, meetings typically follow the same format.

If you would like more information on SMART Recovery ® programs in your area, give us a call today.

1-800-513-5423

How We Can Help

Below, we have listed some of the SMART Recovery ® national meetings that are held online. These meetings may have large numbers of participants from across the country (and sometimes further abroad). To attend one of these meetings, we suggest that you contact the contact person listed by e-mail or phone number if available.

1-800-513-5423

SMART Recovery ® meetings use a basic format for every meeting, with topic changes every so often.

If you have any questions, please email verifications@smartrecovery.org.
Gerardo Matamoros, Facilitator
Phone: +1 646-422-9323
 
The six basic elements of a SMART Recovery ® meeting:
*Agenda Setting.
*Coping with Activating Events.
*Pass the Hat.
*Homework.
*Summarizing and closing.
*Socializing.

MONDAY GROUP
Meeting for young adults 18-30
Schedule: Every Monday, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (central time zone)
Carolyn, Facilitator

Meeting all welcome Spanish
Schedule: Every Monday, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM central
Gerardo Matamoros, Facilitator
Phone: +1 646-422-9323

Meeting for military and first responders
Schedule: Every Monday, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM central
Military, Veteran & First Responders Facilitator Team
Peter, Facilitator

TUESDAY GROUP
All welcome
Schedule: Every Tuesday, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM central

Friends and family
Schedule: Every Tuesday, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Kevin M.

WEDNESDAY GROUP
Open meeting English
Schedule: Every Wednesday, 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Starr, Facilitator
Email: smartstarr6@gmail.com
Jim, Facilitator

Open meeting Spanish
Schedule: Every Wednesday, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Gerardo Matamoros, Facilitator
javier_mx, Facilitator

Veterans, first responders, and women’s meeting
Every Wednesday, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Holly, Facilitator

THURSDAY GROUP
Open Group
Every Thursday, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Gerardo Matamoros, Facilitator

Open Group
Schedule: Every Thursday, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Glenn, Facilitator

Military, veterans, and first responders group
Schedule: Every Thursday, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Military, Veteran & First Responders Facilitator Team

FRIDAY GROUP
Open meeting, Spanish speaking
Schedule: Every Friday, 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Gerardo Matamoros, Facilitator

Military, veterans, and first responders meeting
Every Friday, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Military, Veteran & First Responders Facilitator Team

SATURDAY GROUP
Family and Friends group
Every Saturday, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Annabelle W, Facilitator

Open group Spanish-speaking
Every Saturday, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Gerardo Matamoros, Facilitator

Open Group
Schedule: Every Saturday, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Michael, Facilitator

SUNDAY GROUP 
Open Group
Every Sunday, 12:00 AM to 1:30 AM
Jeff, Facilitator

Military, first responders, and veterans group
Every Sunday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM
Military, Veteran & First Responders Facilitator Team

Open Group
Schedule: Every Sunday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Gerardo Matamoros, Facilitator

Open Group
Every Sunday, 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Jim, Facilitator

Sources
Smart Recovery Tools
Smart Recovery Meetings
Erik Epp – Content Author