SMART Friends & Family
A free weekly group for people who love someone struggling with addictive or harmful behaviors
We are an outpatient clinic operating during set business hours. If you need immediate mental health support, call or text 988 or dial 2-1-1, option 1. If you or someone is in immediate physical danger, call 911.
What this group is about.
SMART Friends & Family is a free weekly support group that gives you the tools to effectively support your loved one, without supporting that person’s addictive or harmful behaviors. The group is based on the CRAFT model, which is effective at helping someone acknowledge they need treatment. This weekly group will help you develop the coping skills you need and regain your peace of mind.
When it meets.
Thursdays, 6pm to 7pm, on Zoom.
How it works
- Join via Zoom. The facilitator opens the space.
- Jen & Teraya will welcome you. You will meet others, hear their struggles, and learn a practical tool that will help.
- Share if you want to. Listen if you do not. Come back any time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it really free?
Yes. Always.
Is it confidential?
What is shared in the group stays in the group. The facilitator will explain confidentiality at every meeting.
Do I need to register?
No, just show up.
What if I cannot make every meeting?
Come when you can. There is no attendance requirement.
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