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title: Become a SMART Recovery Facilitator
description: Join SMART Recovery as a Host to help individuals overcome addictive behaviors. Gain skills, support, and training to lead impactful meetings in your community.
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# **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.

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## Get started with your SMART Recovery Host Training

 Select your location to explore training options in your area: 

[ Australia ](https://smartrecoveryaustralia.com.au) [ United Kingdom ](https://training.smartrecovery.org.uk/) [ United States & Canada ](https://smartrecovery.org/become-a-smart-recovery-facilitator) [ All Other Countries ](https://portal.smartrecoveryglobal.org/api/auth/signup)

## SMART Recovery Host Training Course

The SMART Recovery Host Training course includes:

1. Introduction to SMART Recovery
2. The 4-points of the SMART Program
3. SMART Recovery Tools
4. How to run a SMART Meeting

## Why Become a Host?

As a SMART Recovery Host, you'll:

1. Make a Positive Impact: Help people change their lives and achieve lasting recovery.
2. Develop Valuable Skills: Gain knowledge in recovery, group facilitation, and communication.
3. 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:

1. The principles and techniques of SMART Recovery.
2. How to guide discussions and create a supportive group environment.
3. Strategies for dealing with challenging situations in meetings.

[Enquire now](https://smartrecoveryglobal.org/smart-host-training-2#formEnquireBlock)

![Smart Recovery Portal](https://smartrecoveryglobal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/SmartPortal.jpg?width=1280&height=832&name=SmartPortal.jpg)

### 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.

[ Get Started **](https://portal.smartrecoveryglobal.org/api/auth/signup)

![Smart Recovery LMS](https://smartrecoveryglobal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/OnlineTraining.jpg?width=4500&height=3000&name=OnlineTraining.jpg)

### 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.

[ Get Started **](https://portal.smartrecoveryglobal.org/api/auth/signup)

![Smart Recovery Meetings](https://smartrecoveryglobal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/SmartRecovery_2.jpg?width=1872&height=1320&name=SmartRecovery_2.jpg)

### 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 Started **](https://portal.smartrecoveryglobal.org/api/auth/signup)

## Why Become a Host?

1. Make a Positive Impact: Help people change their lives and achieve lasting recovery.
2. Develop Valuable Skills: Gain knowledge in recovery, group facilitation, and communication.
3. Join a Supportive Community: Connect with other hosts and professionals dedicated to helping others.

## What Will You Learn?

1. The principles and techniques of SMART Recovery.
2. How to guide discussions and create a supportive group environment.
3. Strategies for dealing with challenging situations in meetings.