YouthRecoveryCT is currently accepting applications from private and public non-profits. At least 14 organizations will each be funded with awards of $10,000 in order to start:
A weekly SMART Recovery Peer-Support group for youth or young adults
An Alternative Peer Group (APG) for youth or young adults in recovery
A weekly SMART Recovery Family & Friends group for caregivers
Awarded sites will become members of the YouthRecoveryCT Network. Network members receive free SMART Recovery facilitator training, ongoing support, networking opportunities, and help with advertising and promotion peer-support meetings and APGs.
The deadline for a non-binding letter of intent to apply is December 3, 2021, and the deadline for the completed application is December 17, 2021.
Faith-based organizations, LGBTQ+ organizations, community-based organizations, colleges and universities, and youth services bureaus are especially encouraged to apply.
