MANHATTAN Meetings

Monday, 7:00 to 8:30 pm Alber tEllis Institute, 45 E. 65 St., between Park & Madison Aves.

Tuesday, 7:00 to 8:30 pm Alber tEllis Institute, 45 E. 65 St., between Park & Madison Aves.

Wednesday - No meeting.

Thursday, 7:00 to 8:30 pm Alber tEllis Institute, 45 E. 65 St., between Park & Madison Aves.

Friday, 6:30 to 8:00 pm Albert Ellis Institute, 45 E. 65 St., between Park & Madison Aves

Saturday, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm   Hudson Guild, John Lovejoy Elliott Center, 441 West 26th St., between 9th and 10th Aves., 2nd floor, Con Edison Room

QUEENS Meetings (Rego Park)

Sunday, 11:30 am to 1:00 pm TheLong Island Consultation Center, 97-29 64^th Road, one block north ofQueens Boulevard. R or G train to“63^rd Drive –Rego Park” station

SUFFOLK Meetings (Hauppauge and Deer Park)

Tuesday, 7:15 to 8:45 pm Kenneth Peters Center forRecovery, 300 Motor Parkway, Suite 110

  Hauppauge Contact: Mark 631-395-8040

Thursday, 7:30 to 9:30 pm 280-F Suburban Avenue, DeerPark Contact: Drew 631-242-2494

NASSAU Meetings (Syosset)

Monday, 7:00 to 8:30 pm The Kenneth Peters Center ForRecovery, 6800 Jericho Turnpike,

Suite 122W, Syosset (For locationinfo and directions visit: www.kenpeterscenter.com/contact.htm)

WESTCHESTER Meetings (North White Plains)

Wednesday, 7:00 to 8:30 pm 901 N. Broadway (Corner of Route 22 N & WashingtonPlace - Ground Floor Conference Room next to Suite 2A. Parking behind building,off Washington Place).

DAILY ON-LINE Meetings

Visit the SMARTRecovery national website: www.smartrecovery.org

NEW YORK CITY CONTACT INFORMATION

Phone: 212-631-1198 info@smartrecoverynyc.org www.smartrecoverynyc.org

To interact with local meetingattendees: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/SMARTNYCForum/

To receive weekly e-mails of meeting times and locations, e-mailsmartmeetings@yahoo.com

NATIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION

Phone: 440-951-5357 info@smartrecovery.org www.smartrecovery.org

Toll Free: 866-951-5357

WEBSITE RESOURCES

www.smartrecovery.org      Information about SMARTRecovery, daily online meetings, nationwide list of local meetings, online library,newsletters, recommended reading list, bookstore, training and volunteeropportunities, message boards, chat rooms, and treatment programs registeredwith SMART Recovery.

www.skysite.org Thought-provokingand empowering messages about recovery and life.

www.rebt.org                   Thewebsite of the Albert Ellis Institute and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What Is Addictive Behavior?

Addictive behavior is over-involvementwith substance use (e.g. alcohol, nicotine, drugs, food, etc.) or activities(e.g. gambling, sexual behavior, eating, spending, etc.). We assume that there are degrees ofaddictive behavior, and that all individuals to some degree experience it.  For some individuals the negativeconsequences of addictive behavior become so great that change becomes highlydesirable.

How Is SMART Different?

SMART is not a twelve-stepprogram. It is based oncognitive/behavioral methods, particularly Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy(REBT). We think a person’sreligious or spiritual beliefs are a personal matter that can be helpful, butare not a part of the SMART program. SMART teaches people practical, proven self-management and recoveryskills.

Does SMART Work?

Yes, if you are willing tohelp yourself. Recovery takestime, patience, and work, but the tools offered in SMART Recovery can help makeyour efforts more productive. These methods have been proven to be effective and often produce resultsfaster than other methods. Thebest way to prove it for yourself is to try it!

What’s It Like?

SMART Recovery groups aresmall, allowing for cross talk, discussion, and practice of many specificmethods. The focus is on learning how to increase your motivation to quit,handling urges without acting on them, developing new ways of coping withproblems, and creating a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

Is Abstinence Required?

We believe a permanentabstinence decision is the most rational, easy and hassle-free solution. With the right tools and skills, mostpeople can quit and make it stick, without life-long struggle or dependence ona group. However, we viewabstinence as a personal choice and relapse as a learning opportunity.

Is SMART Something New?

The idea that we largelycause our own feelings and behavior was known to ancient Greekphilosophers. In 1955, Dr. AlbertEllis used this idea as a founding principle of Rational Emotive BehaviorTherapy. Much research andclinical experience since then has proven the effectiveness of REBT. SMART brings these powerful principlesand practices to a self-help group format.

How Much Does It Cost?

SMART Recovery is free; we pass the hat only to meetexpenses.