Subject: News & Views: September 2022

SMART's East Coast Conference, Recovery Month, & More Inspiration!

SMART's East Coast Conference,
Recovery Month, & More Inspiration!

The First Look

SMART Recovery & Government

David Koss, JD, is a member of the SMART Recovery Board of Directors and the Director of Government Relations. In his role as director, David monitors what the federal government is doing in terms of addiction and recovery legislation, and advocates for SMART and people with substance use disorders.


David works directly with members of Congress to pass legislation that helps those with substance use disorders receive the care and treatment they need and deserve. For example, the recently passed House Bill HR7666 focuses on mental health funding that directly affects individuals either seeking or already in recovery.  

SMART Recovery East Coast Conference

Early Bird Pricing Ends Soon

Early bird prices for the SMART Recovery East Coast Conference end on Wednesday, October 5th.


Don't miss out. Register today!

Podcast

Providing Insight Others Couldn't See

September is National Recovery Month, but many advocates point out we can certainly recognize recovery year-round, including Keegan Wicks. He is the National Advocacy and Outreach Manager for Faces & Voices of Recovery. He works to ensure that the recovery spectrum of services is available and funded for anyone who needs them.

In this podcast, Keegan talks about why it's okay to say "Happy" Recovery Month, why the systems and access to recovery should never be just luck and privilege, plus more.

Guest Blog

A Recovery Day Celebration

As the regional coordinator for SMART in British Columbia, Canada, my mission is to help as many individuals seeking self-empowerment and evidence-based tools as a process to help themselves. When I became the coordinator a few years back, I ventured out as a newbie, eyes wide open, finding as many resources as I could to help grow SMART Recovery in the community that I love so much...

An Inspirational Video

Facilitator Spotlight

Doug Tschann

Doug Tschann realized he needed a recovery program that focused on the nuts and bolts of addiction. He found this in SMART. Today the retired schoolteacher is a facilitator in Mankto, Minnesota. He finds it rewarding and it makes him happy knowing he’s helping others on their recovery journey.

In Other SMART News

Sober October

Kicks-Off Saturday

SMART is happy to be the beneficiary from the new Sober October campaign. A campaign that challenges people to abstain from alcohol for the month of October.


Learn more about the campaign and how to join the cause.

Where You Can Find SMART Next

Conferences & Events

  • Faces & Voices of Recovery

    • Recovery Leadership Summit - October 2

  • Addiction Professional North Carolina

    • Fall Conference - October 12

  • Navy Seal Foundation

    • Impact Forum - October 17

SMART Happenings

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