Get S-M-A-R-T-E-R (Synthetics – Marijuana- Alcohol – Recreational – Trouble – Empower – Resilience) is a 10 hour experiential, ready-made Early Intervention program designed for the justice involved individuals. This therapeutic intervention is created for 10 to 15 participants, with two licensed mental health / addictions clinicians as lead facilitators. The program offers fundamental substance use education, coping skills, mental health issues and family impact. Additionally, participants learn about domestic violence, healthy relationships and develop hands-on skills to decrease emotional and physical violence in their lives. There is also Family time in the program which allows for more open communication and helps build on family strengths. There is a Virtual version of get S-M-A-R-T-E-R that is effective and flexible. Our platform allows for interaction and small group activities through use of two remote clinicians.
