During the coronavirus epidemic, instead of in-person meetings, you can participate in online SMART Recovery groups run by facilitators right here in CT. Teens: Wednesdays 4pm-5:30pm; Young adults and adults 18+: Tuesdays, 6pm-7:30pm; Family & Friends, Thursdays 6:30-8pm. Join (audio or video) at https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/6651939516

SMART Recovery Family & Friends Torrington_helps those who are affected by the substance, drug, alcohol abuse or other addictions of a loved one.
SMART Recovery Family & Friends is a science-based, secular alternative to Al-Anon and Johnson Intervention. Their method is based on the tools of SMART Recovery and CRAFT (Community Reinforcement Approach & Family Training).
SMART Family & Friends groups give you the skills to:

Cope with a loved one who is struggling
Get your loved one connected to help
Click here for a one-page summary about SMART Recovery in Connecticut: http://taylordesign.work/tpmap/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/CT-SMART-Recovery-general-explanation.pdf

For more information on SMART Recovery Family & Friends visit: https://www.smartrecovery.org/family/

SMART Teen Group
Thursday 4:30-6:00pm
For more info about the young adult group, click here

SMART Young Adult Group
Tuesday 5:00-6:30 PM
For more info about the young adult group, click http://taylordesign.work/tpmap/city/torrington/listing/smart-recovery-8/

SMART Recovery Group is a peer support group ran by trained facilitators. It is for people seeking support with any struggle they may have: substance abuse, anxiety, depression, bullying, fighting, etc. SMART Recovery incorporates tools based on evidence-based addiction treatments, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. This 4-point program offers specific tools and techniques for each of the program points:
Building and Maintaining Motivation
Coping with Urges
Managing thoughts, feelings, and Behaviors
Living a Balanced Life