SMART Group (Co) Facilitator

Job description

Together Drug and Alcohol Service is the commissioned community drug and alcohol provision for Devon. It provides a range of support, interventions and treatments for those wanting to make positive changes to their drug and/or alcohol use, as well as supporting family members and running campaigns and events that raise awareness of addiction and celebrate recovery in the community. SMART Recovery is a four-point mutual aid programme focussing on any form of addictive behaviour. It focusses on building and maintaining motivation; managing thoughts, feelings, and emotions; coping with urges; and building a balanced lifestyle. SMART focusses on future recovery success rather than past experiences. All facilitators are trained through SMART Recovery UK. Waythrough, as the overarching organisation that Together Drug and Alcohol Services sits within, holds licences to deliver SMART meetings across the South West Region in Devon and Dorset. Details of the role & tasks The role: Volunteers in this role will be facilitating or co-facilitating regular SMART meetings. Volunteer SMART facilitators will help to make newcomers feels welcome, and empower everyone in the meeting to contribute, sho...