Drug & Alcohol Recovery

Places of Safety

The City Mission's Places of Safety exist to provide support to people over the age of 18 found in public places by Police who are behaving in a manner likely to cause injury to themselves or another person or are incapable of protecting themselves from physical harm

Admission to a Place of Safety can only be obtained by Police referral.

SMART

SMART recovery (self-management and recovery training) is a program that offers a chance to work together, to examine and change problem behaviours including drugs, alcohol, gambling, food, internet and others. SMART is a practical and solution focused program using evidence-based tools such as cognitive behavior therapy and motivational tools and techniques. The group is a safe place where you can express yourself freely and respectfully.

The program aims to enhance and maintain motivation, cope with urges, problem solve and maintain a lifestyle balance. The group focuses on the present (looking at the last 7 days and the next 7 days) the focus is on the behavior and not the problem itself. The group will share practical solutions and the participant will set their own achievable goal for the week ahead.

What to expect

• Delivered online at the moment
• Weekly meetings
• 90minute duration
• Run by trained facilitators
• Focus is on the addictive behaviour and not on the substance itself
• Goal setting: Set your own achievable plan for the week ahead
• Concentrate on present and future, not on the past (no life stories)

Some of the tools and techniques to help you manage addictive behaviours include:

• Pros and cons of problematic behaviour
• Triggers, beliefs and consequences
• Craving and urges
• Goal setting
• Areas of Importance

To register your interest in the program please contact:

Rob Koops

Ph: 03 6391 8013

Email: rob.koops@citymission.org.au

For further information visit the SMART recovery Australia website