CLIENT PROGRAMS
At The Hug, the Bell Island Support Network provides a safe, welcoming space where individuals can access a wide range of empowering programs designed to support their journey towards recovery and personal growth. From peer support, social enterprise and all-addictions meetings to employment readiness workshops, empowerment sessions, and the healing power of art therapy, The Hug fosters an inclusive environment that uplifts and equips individuals with the tools and resources they need to thrive. Together, we’re building a stronger, more resilient community—one step at a time.
Smart Recovery Programs
This is a FREE Four Point Program
Create change with the SMART Recovery 4-point program
1. Build and maintain motivation
Discover what truly drives you to make a change. Explore your goals, values, and reasons for seeking a healthier life, and learn strategies to strengthen your motivation over time.
2. Cope with urges
Learn practical tools to manage and respond to urges in healthy, effective ways. Develop coping plans and techniques that help you stay grounded and in control.
3. Manage thoughts, feelings and behaviours
Build awareness of unhelpful thinking patterns and emotional triggers. Use SMART tools to shift thinking, regulate emotions, and make choices aligned with your goals.
4. Live a balanced life
Create a lifestyle that supports long-term recovery. Explore ways to build connection, purpose, and wellbeing through healthy habits, relationships, hobbies, and meaningful activities.
Every Monday 630-8 PM Starting July 6, 2026.
Friends and Family program
​Create a lifestyle that supports long-term recovery. Explore ways to build connection, purpose, and wellbeing through healthy habits, relationships, hobbies, and meaningful activities.
SMART Recovery Family & Friends is a secular mutual support program for family and friends of individuals with addictive behaviors. The program is based on the tools of SMART Recovery and Community Reinforcement Approach & Family Training (CRAFT).
Studies have shown that CRAFT results in a significantly higher rate of treatment entry for Loved Ones than Al-Anon or Johnson Intervention. At our meetings, trained volunteer facilitators address specific issues encountered by family and friends of those with addictive behaviors.
Tools consistent with evidence-based motivational and cognitive behavioural theories are also offered and discussed.
Every Wednesday 630-8 PM Starting July 8, 2026