Start a SMART Recovery Meeting in your community
Get the skills and experience you need to start Hosting SMART Recovery Meetings, with the SMART Recovery Global Host Training Program. The program includes three key steps: completing an online training course, gaining experience through co-hosting, and registering your own SMART Recovery Meeting.
SMART Recovery Host Training Course
The SMART Recovery Host Training course includes:
- Introduction to SMART Recovery
- The 4-points of the SMART Program
- SMART Recovery Tools
- How to run a SMART Meeting
Why Become a Host?
As a SMART Recovery Host, you'll:
- Make a Positive Impact: Help people change their lives and achieve lasting recovery.
- Develop Valuable Skills: Gain knowledge in recovery, group facilitation, and communication.
- Join a Supportive Community: Connect with other hosts and professionals dedicated to helping others.
What Will You Learn?
Our Host Training provides you with the tools and knowledge to lead effective SMART Recovery meetings. You’ll learn:
- The principles and techniques of SMART Recovery.
- How to guide discussions and create a supportive group environment.
- Strategies for dealing with challenging situations in meetings.
From Australia, the USA, or the UK?
If you're from Australia, the USA, or the UK, please visit your country’s website to start your host training.
From another country? You can get started above.

Stay in control with your SMART Host Portal
The portal offers an intuitive dashboard to guide you through onboarding, training, and setting up your SMART meetings.
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Learn at your pace with online host skills training
The Host Skills Online Training course covers the key principles and techniques of SMART Recovery one step at a time.
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Co-host SMART meetings with the host training team
You’ll gain practical experience by co-hosting live meetings, with the training team there to support you.
Get StartedWhy Become a Host?
- Make a Positive Impact: Help people change their lives and achieve lasting recovery.
- Develop Valuable Skills: Gain knowledge in recovery, group facilitation, and communication.
- Join a Supportive Community: Connect with other hosts and professionals dedicated to helping others.
What Will You Learn?
- The principles and techniques of SMART Recovery.
- How to guide discussions and create a supportive group environment.
- Strategies for dealing with challenging situations in meetings.