SMART Recovery groups

Hello from the SMART Recovery group team! On this page you'll learn about the program and how you can get involved..

• About the program
• How does it work?
• How does it work?
• Times and locations

Fast facts.

• Type of program: Group program supporting participants to change addictive behaviours
• Duration: 60 to 90 minutes, once weekly
• Location: Youth programs in Moorabbin and Frankston, Women's group in Frankston, and general Adult group in Cranbourne
• Cost: Free

About the program.

SMART Recovery is a free group program that supports people to change unhealthy behaviours around alcohol and other drugs, gambling, and other concerns. SMART Recovery groups help participants:

• Increase and sustain motivation for change
• Cope with urges and cravings
• Manage thoughts, feelings and behaviours
• Build mastery over decision making to help lead a meaningful life.

How does it work?.

SMART Recovery draws on evidence-based alcohol and other drug treatment tools including cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing to help participants change their behaviours.

An experienced peer facilitator or AOD clinician will begin each session by checking in to see how your previous week has been, before leading discussion around behaviour change and supporting participants to share solutions with each other. 

By the end of each session you will have a 7-day plan for the next week in line with your behaviour change goals.

Times and locations.

Youth groups (11-25) run for 60 minutes, once weekly.

• Tuesdays 2 – 3 PM at our Frankston site.
• Thursdays 2 – 3 PM at our Youth Hub in Moorabbin.

An adult group (18 and above) runs or 90 minutes, once weekly.

• Thursdays, 11 – 12 at our Cranbourne site.

A women’s only adult group (18 and above) runs for 90 minutes, once weekly.

• Wednesdays 11 – 12:30 at our Bentleigh site.

Drop ins are welcome, though please email or call 9532 0811 to register if you can.

More information.

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