SMART Recovery
| Abbreviation | SMART |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1994 |
| Type | Secular peer support organization |
| Purpose | Peer support for recovery from addictive and other problematic behaviors |
| Headquarters | 7304 Mentor Avenue Suite F Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
Region | International (meetings in 36 countries; materials in 16 languages) |
| Services | In-person and online mutual-aid meetings; meetings in correctional facilities; online resources for participants and facilitators |
| Methods | Motivational interviewing/MET; CBT; REBT |
Official language | 16 languages (program materials/meetings) |
Parent organization | SMART Recovery International (est. 2017) |
| Website | www |
SMART Recovery is an international community of peer support groups that aims to help people recover from addictive and problematic behaviors. SMART stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training. The SMART approach is secular and research-based. The SMART model is built on psychological tools of cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing, and was initially developed by medical professionals seeking more effective methods to treat patients. SMART Recovery is used with a range of addictive and problematic behaviors (alcohol, drugs, gambling, overeating, internet use, etc.).
SMART is established in more than 20 countries. Meetings of SMART participants are held throughout the week, both in person and online. These meetings, which tend to run from 60 to 90 minutes each, are confidential, free, and guided by trained volunteer or professional facilitators. Participants in various stages of recovery, or simply curious about pursuing recovery, share lessons and challenges from their own journeys, while exploring, through discussion, a suite of scientifically grounded psychology tools and techniques.