Recovery & aftercare
How to find SMART Recovery meetings near you
Published November 19, 2024 · 6 min read · Updated April 2026
Reviewed for accuracy by licensed clinical professionals.
SMART Recovery offers science-based, secular recovery support as an alternative or complement to 12-step programs.
Finding meetings
SmartRecovery.org meeting finder. SMART has growing in-person availability with strong online presence. Online meetings available daily.
What SMART offers
Four-point program: building motivation, coping with urges, managing thoughts and feelings, and living a balanced life. CBT and motivational tools. Secular (no Higher Power concept). Facilitated rather than peer-led.
Compared to AA/NA
No Higher Power or spiritual component. CBT-based rather than step-based. Facilitator-led. Growing but fewer meetings than AA/NA. Can be combined with other programs.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find SMART Recovery meetings?
SmartRecovery.org meeting finder. Growing in-person availability with strong online options.
Is SMART Recovery as good as AA?
Research shows comparable outcomes. The best program is the one you attend consistently.
Can I do both SMART and AA?
Yes. Many people attend both and find the combination valuable.
Disclaimer: Informational only. Not medical advice. SAMHSA: 1-800-662-4357.