Every Saturday at 1pm, the Experience Strength Hope Meeting brings Narcotics Anonymous members together in the sacristy of St. John's Church on Parnell Street, in the heart of Waterford City. It runs for an hour, giving people a settled midday slot to share honestly about staying clean and living life on that basis. As the name suggests, the focus is on the practical experience members draw on, the strength they find in the room, and the hope that recovery is possible. This is a members' meeting, held for anyone with a desire to stop using drugs, so you can turn up knowing everyone present understands what brings you there. No pressure to speak on your first visit, listening is enough.
Who can attend this meeting?
This is a closed meeting, which means it is for people who have a desire to stop using drugs. If that describes you, you are welcome to come along, and you never have to speak until you feel ready. Closed simply refers to who the meeting is for, not that the doors are shut.
Do I need to book or pay?
No. Narcotics Anonymous meetings are always free and there is no booking. Just arrive at the sacristy of St. John's Church on Parnell Street before 1pm on Saturday. Members make a small voluntary contribution to cover costs, but nobody is expected to give anything.
Where exactly is the meeting held?
It takes place in the sacristy of St. John's Church, Parnell Street, Waterford City, postcode X91 FH04. Wheelchair access has not been confirmed for this venue, so if you have specific requirements it is worth checking ahead.
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