Subject: News & Views: August 2022

A Focus on Teens & Young Adults

Podcast

You Don't Have to Eat Carrot Sticks Every Day

Mercy Bell’s relationship with alcohol started in college as a way to thwart the uneasiness she felt inside. It led her to a "recovery or else" situation. She used multiple paths and experiences along her journey to recovery. Today, Mercy is the co-owner of Sober Voices and Sourcing Voices, with Alyssa Hart. Their mission is “to amplify and celebrate all voices and all experiences on the journey of recovery and mental health”, especially college students, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC.

In this podcast, Mercy talks about being a "buffet grazer" of recovery, the inspiration for Sober Voices and Sourcing Voices, and more.

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Podcast

Subtracting the Complications

Pam Mulready’s “destruction of choice” started her freshman year and continued throughout college. While her friends were graduating, she was in rehab. This was not how she thought her life was supposed to go. Eventually, though, it put her on a path to recovery and led to helping teens and young adults going through the same experiences. Today, Pam is a licensed mental heath and addiction recovery counselor, working as a Project Coordinator at Youth Recovery CT and as a SMART Recovery Facilitator.

In this podcast, Pam talks about learning to make her life less complicated, how the recovery needs of young people are different than adults, plus more.

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Inspirational Videos

Life Beyond Addiction

Don Allen

Don Allen used to take credit for his achievements, but not his failures. Today, thanks to SMART, he has the tools to manage his thoughts and beliefs about himself and others. A participant at Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center in Chicago, IL, Don has learned that every day he has a choice and another chance to try again. And for that he is grateful.

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Facilitator Spotlight

Bernie Quartaroli

Three years ago Bernie Quartaroli found SMART Recovery among the multiple pathways presented to him in detox, and he was hooked. Today, he facilitates two online meetings and one in-person meeting. The gratitude and fulfillment he experiences as a facilitator keeps him motivated and passionate about helping others on their journey.

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In Other SMART News

SMART Recovery Website

Homepage Refresh

We are excited to announce that we have redesigned our website’s homepage so that potential participants, including Family & Friends, can more easily and effectively connect with us and get help. The simplified design, navigation, and language focuses on website visitors who are first and foremost looking for direct help, as opposed to general information.

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Where You Can Find SMART Next

Conferences & Events

Beyond Brink
- We Walk 4 Recovery - September 3
Lorain County Community College
- We Care Fair - September 14
Minnesota Recovery Connection
- 2022 Walk for Recovery - September 17
AIM & Green Hill Recovery
- Open House - September 28

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SMART Recovery East Coast Conference

Shifting Paradigms. New Opportunities.

You are invited to participate in the SMART Recovery East Coast Conference being held Saturday, October 22nd at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Laurel, Maryland. You may attend in person, or online via YouTube Live Stream.

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New Event Page

Local Community Events

Many organizations across the country host local recovery events that bring information about SMART to a wider audience. Because we want to show support for those making a SMART difference in their communities, we’re providing information about them.

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