Self Management and Recovery Training (SMART)
SMART Recovery offers evidence-based addiction recovery programs grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to support people with substance dependencies or problem behaviours to:
- Build and maintain motivation
- Cope with urges and cravings
- Manage thoughts, feelings and behaviours
- Lead a balanced life
SMART Recovery in Australia
SMART Recovery commenced in Australia in 2004. It was piloted and trialled at Sydney’s St Vincent’s Hospital to offer the community another recovery treatment option grounded in science. The pilot program’s success allowed SMART Recovery Australia to become an independent non-profit organisation in 2007. It also enabled SMART Recovery Australia to expand an evidence based program that works to all addictions, not just alcohol and other drugs. Today SMART Recovery Australia partners with over 75 organisations, running 250 groups and delivering 13,000 individual meetings to over 130,000 Australians.
Tax Deductible Donation
Yes, donations to SMART Recovery are tax deductible in Australia. SMART Recovery Trust is registered as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR). This means that donations of $2 or more made to SMART Recovery can be claimed as a tax deduction in your tax return
Non-Profit Organisation
SMART Recovery Australia is a non-profit organisation that does not receive ongoing Government support. Instead, SMART Recovery relies on the generosity of supporters to continue their work. Your support will help address addictive behaviours in Australia and work towards the vision to make SMART Recovery accessible to all people living in Australia.