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HOPE AND HELP FOR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF ADDICTS

Nar-Anon Family Groups
Suffolk & Nassau Area, Long Island
​What can I Expect at a Meeting

​What Can I Expect at a Meeting?

Most meetings last from 60 – 90 minutes.   During this time:
  • A leader and others will read some general Nar-Anon approved literature,
  • Everyone will introduce themselves – first name only,
  • The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions will be read
  • Donations will be collected
  • Announcements concerning the group as a whole will be made
  • A general topic will be decided and members will share their experience, strength and hope
  • The Serenity Prayer opens and closes our meeting.

Some general comments about our meetings:
  • Many have stated that they gain the most knowledge by listening to others share their experience, strength and hope. Many of us have utilized a saying – “Take what you want and leave the rest”.
  • Our experiences are shared so that we might better understand this program and ourselves, and to give encouragement and help to the new member.
  • First time attendees often share what led them to the group.  If you are not comfortable with sharing, you are welcome to simply listen.
  • If you have questions, you should wait until after the meeting to discuss with one or more of the members.  Crosstalk during the meeting is discouraged.
  • We use Nar-Anon approved literature.  At your first meeting you are given a small packet of information.  Please bring the small blue Nar-Anon booklet each time we meet.  The Nar-Anon “SESH” book is a book of daily readings.  It can be purchased at any meeting.
  • A donation basket is passed at each meeting. 
  • Meetings are focused on us, not the addict.
  • Our program is not a religious one, but a spiritual way of life.
  • We will respect your anonymity and request the same from all who attend.

Some groups will have other types of meeting.  Some examples:
  • Beginner Meeting – A meeting that is geared more towards the Newcomer.
  • Speaker Meetings – A Speaker(s) will share their individual experiences in more detail. 
  • Topic Meeting – Reading from SESH and sharing of topic and possibly open sharing after Topic.
  • Step Meetings – A more detailed study of the Twelve Steps then sharing on the step of the month, then possibly open sharing afterwards.
  • Business Meeting – A meeting where the Group’s business matters are discussed.
  • Group Conscience Meeting – An introspective look at the programs the Group is undertaking.

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  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • NEWCOMERS INFO
    • IS NAR-ANON FOR ME?
    • NAR-ANON OFFERS HOPE
    • WHAT CAN I EXPECT AT A MEETING
    • FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
    • NAR-ANON PRINCIPLES
    • NAR-ANON SLOGANS
    • TERMS OF USE
  • NARATEEN
    • NARATEEN
    • NARATEEN VIRTUAL MEETINGS
    • NARATEEN RESOURCES
  • CALENDAR/EVENTS
    • CALENDAR SUFFOLK/NASSAU
    • CALENDAR N.Y. REGION
    • NAR-ANON Family EVENTS
    • OTHER NAR-ANON SITES
  • MEETINGS
    • SUFFOLK/NASSAU Meeting List
    • IN PERSON MEETING SUFFOLK/NASSAU
    • ZOOM MEETING LISTS
    • SUFFOLK/NASSAU AREA NY Region Meeting List
    • WSO VIRTUAL MEETING LIST
  • OUTREACH
    • OUTREACH
    • LITERATURE
    • PLACEMENT LOCATION OUTREACH LITERATURE
  • MEMBERS CORNER
    • ABOUT MEMBERS CORNERS
    • AREA OFFICER CONTACTS
    • MEMBERS CORNER
    • WSO RELEASES
  • Contact Us