SMART Recovery groups

Hello from the SMART Recovery group team! On this page you'll learn about the program and how you can get involved..

• About the program
• How does it work?
• Times and locations
• Watch a quick video about SMART Recovery

Fast facts.

• Type of program: Group program supporting participants to change addictive behaviours
• Duration: 60 to 90 minutes, once weekly
• Location: Youth programs in Moorabbin and Frankston, Women's group in Bentleigh, and general Adult group in Cranbourne
• Cost: Free

About the program.

SMART Recovery is a free group program that supports people to change unhealthy behaviours around alcohol and other drugs, gambling, and other concerns. SMART Recovery groups help participants:

• Increase and sustain motivation for change
• Cope with urges and cravings
• Manage thoughts, feelings and behaviours
• Build mastery over decision making to help lead a meaningful life.

How does it work?.

SMART Recovery draws on evidence-based alcohol and other drug treatment tools including cognitive behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing to help participants change their behaviours.

An experienced peer facilitator or AOD clinician will begin each session by checking in to see how your previous week has been, before leading discussion around behaviour change and supporting participants to share solutions with each other. 

By the end of each session you will have a 7-day plan for the next week in line with your behaviour change goals.

Times and locations.

Please note links for addresses below will open in Google Maps. 

Youth groups (11-25) run for 60 minutes, once weekly.

• Tuesdays 1:00pm – 2:oopm at our Frankston site (31 Playne Street, Frankston).
• Thursdays 1:30 – 3:00pm at our Youth Hub in Moorabbin (4-6 Station Street, Moorabbin).

An adult group (18 and above) runs for 90 minutes, once weekly.

• Thursdays, 11:00am – 12:30pm at our Cranbourne site (2/7-9 Bakewell Street, Cranbourne).

A women’s only adult group (18 and above) runs for 90 minutes, once weekly.

• Wednesdays 11:00am – 12:30pm at our Bentleigh site (421 South Road, Bentleigh).

To attend a group

You do not need to register or have a referral to come to a group. You are welcome just show up. However for more information, or if you want to let us know you are coming, you can reach out to us at or call 9532 0811.

Learn about SMART Recovery Youth from the Facilitators.

Check out the information video below to learn about SMART Recovery Groups from Facilitators, including two of our Windana team members.

This video talks specifically about groups for young people, however it also provides insight into how adult SMART Recovery Groups work.

SMART Recovery - Youth.