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SMART’s mission is to empower people to achieve freedom from addiction and problematic behavior problems with our science-based 4-Point Program®. Our vision is a fulfilling and meaningful addiction-free life for all.

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SMART Recovery Alberta empowers individuals on their journey to overcoming addiction through science-based, self-empowering support. Your donation helps provide free meetings, essential materials, and vital community outreach—ensuring that no one has to face recovery alone.

Every dollar makes a difference. Give today and be part of someone’s path to a healthier, brighter future.

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Together, we can build stronger communities and change lives. Thank you for your support!

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Become a SMART Recovery Facilitator

Empower Change, Inspire Hope

Are you passionate about helping others break free from addiction and build a healthier future? Become a SMART Recovery Facilitator and play a vital role in supporting individuals on their recovery journey.

Why Facilitate a SMART Recovery Meeting?

✔ Make a Difference – Guide and empower individuals using a science-based, self-empowering approach to addiction recovery.
✔ Gain Valuable Skills – Learn proven techniques in cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and group facilitation.
✔ Join a Supportive Community – Connect with like-minded individuals dedicated to fostering recovery and resilience.
✔ Flexible & Rewarding – Facilitate online or in-person meetings that fit your schedule while making a meaningful impact.

What You’ll Do as a Facilitator

Lead engaging, structured meetings using SMART Recovery’s evidence-based tools.
Encourage open discussions in a supportive, judgment-free environment.
Empower participants to take control of their recovery and develop lifelong skills.
Help expand SMART Recovery’s reach in Alberta, bringing hope to more communities.

Who Can Become a Facilitator?

🔹 People with lived experience in recovery (optional but valued).
🔹 Healthcare professionals, counselors, and social workers.
🔹 Passionate individuals eager to support others in overcoming addiction.

Get Started Today!

Becoming a SMART Recovery Facilitator is a fulfilling opportunity to help change lives—including your own. Training is available to equip you with the tools and confidence to lead effective meetings.

Join us in empowering recovery across Alberta.

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I’m not ‘powerless’ over alcohol, drugs or other addictive behavior. I can certainly use some help and I believe I can beat this problem like millions of other people have. Booze and other drugs don’t jump into my body, I choose to use them, so alternately, I can choose not to use and make it stick.

My substance use hurts me and others. I may feel good for a short time, but I suffer in the long run. It is like the ‘buy now, pay later’ plan of life.

Getting drunk or high is a way of indulging myself and trying to cope with stress, frustration, and anger. just not worth it!!

There are better ways of coping with life than intoxicating myself. Once I learn these ways, I will be willing to give up my addictive behavior permanently.

It makes sense to seek help to learn new approaches because whatever I’ve been doing hasn’t been working.

I can learn from others and enjoy their support without depending on the group for the rest of my life.

Once I have mastered the proven methods of self management, I can recover and graduate from the program and get on with my life.

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"Being in recovery has given me everything of value that I have in my life. Integrity, honesty, fearlessness, faith, a relationship with God, and most of all gratitude. Sobriety was the best gift I ever gave myself." ~ Rob Lowe

Addictions Resources and Links

SMART Recovery Global is a not for profit organisation dedicated to achieving SMART Recovery International’s vision for an addiction-free world where people strive together to lead the best life for themselves, their families and their communities.

Our mission is to improve the accessibility of SMART Recovery by combining our evidence-led program and tools with scalable digital technologies, enabling people with addiction and problem behaviours to improve their self-management skills, so that they can live a balanced life.

SMART Recovery Global

Newly Institute offers rapid access to medically managed Intensive Outpatient Programs providing innovative treatments for anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD, trauma, and chronic pain. Access to therapy can lead to reduced suffering, increased resiliency, and save the lives of those who suffer the most.

The Newly Institute

Need help with a drinking problem?

A.A. has a solution. That isn't an empty promise. A.A. has been helping alcoholics recover for more than 80 years. A.A.'s program of recovery is built on the simple foundation of one alcoholic sharing with another. If your drinking is out of control, A.A. can help.

Alcoholics Anonymous

PEP Society supports and educates families dealing with the effects of substance use and addiction in loved ones.

Parents Empowering Parents (PEP)

A recovery-oriented system of care is a coordinated network of personalized, community-based services for people at risk of or experiencing addiction and mental health challenges. It provides access to a full continuum of services and supports, from prevention and intervention to treatment and recovery.

Alberta Recovery Oriented System of Care

A renowned speaker, and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté is highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, stress and childhood development.

Rather than offering quick-fix solutions to these complex issues, Dr. Maté weaves together scientific research, case histories, and his own insights and experience to present a broad perspective that enlightens and empowers people to promote their own healing and that of those around them.

Dr. Gabor Mate

Spend less than 5 minutes using our 'Substance Use Assessment' questionnaire to learn about the severity of your or a loved one's potential substance addiction.

Substance Use Assessment