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SMART Recovery Facilitator Course is now Accredited
Celebrating Volunteer’s Week 2026 with this exciting announcement!
The SMART Recovery 4-Point Programme Facilitator Course is now CPD accredited, in affiliation with CPD UK!

The certificate now provides 10 CPD hours!
This accreditation reinforces our commitment to high-quality, evidence-based training and professional development for those supporting recovery in communities across the UK.
For more information, please get in touch via [email protected]
SMART Recovery Podcast (USA)
We’re pleased to share two recent podcast episodes from our colleagues at SMART Recovery USA.
These conversations explore the impact of SMART Recovery and the many ways people can find support, connection and practical tools for change.
More Than One Way: SMART Recovery – A Queer Recovery Podcast
This episode explores SMART Recovery’s approach to self-management and recovery through the experiences of LGBTQ+ community members. The discussion highlights the importance of inclusive recovery support and the value of having multiple pathways to recovery.
Listen to the episode:
https://www.alcoholfree.com/listen/podcasts/episode/more-than-one-way-smart-recovery-self-management-and-recovery-training-part-2-a-queer-recovery-podcast
We Are Saving Lives and Making a Difference
This episode focuses on the real-world impact of SMART Recovery meetings, volunteers and participants. Through personal stories and reflections, it demonstrates how evidence-based tools, peer support and community can help people make meaningful changes in their lives.
Listen to the episode:
https://www.alcoholfree.com/listen/podcasts/episode/we-are-saving-lives-and-making-a-difference
