Alternatives to Suicide (Alt2Su) is a harm-reduction approach for support groups and conversations around suicide, first developed by the Wildflower Alliance in 2008.

In Alternatives to Suicide groups, people can talk about anything, including thoughts of wanting to die, without fear of being forced into treatment or involuntary hospitalization. No one will conduct a risk assessment, call the police or crisis team, or take any other involuntary action based on what is shared. Participants are encouraged to speak from their own experience by using “I” statements and will only be offered advice if they ask for it. This approach helps people explore the context of their experiences with suicide and their reasons for wanting to die to work on changing how they relate to their thoughts, emotions, and circumstances.

Learn more about the Alt2Su approach through their charter and information sheet.

Self Management And Recovery Training (SMART) is "a fresh approach to addiction recovery. SMART is more than an acronym: it is a transformative method of moving from addictive substances and negative behaviors to a life of positive self-regard and willingness to change. SMART Recovery is an evidenced-informed recovery method grounded in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - in a non-clinical, peer led setting, that supports people with substance dependencies or problem behaviors to: Build and maintain motivation, Cope with urges and cravings, Manage thoughts, feelings and behaviors, Live a balanced life." (SMART Recovery, 2025). 

You can learn more about SMART Recovery on their website, or keep up to date with our specific meeting on our meeting page. If our meeting doesn't work for you, use their search feature to find one that does!