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About this meeting
LGBTQ+ Friends & Allies meets at The Night Shelter on St Paul's Lane in Bournemouth every Wednesday at 7.30pm, running for an hour and a half. As the name indicates, the meeting is orientated towards LGBTQ+ people and their friends and allies, offering a space where that shared context does not need explaining. It is an open meeting, so anyone with an interest in recovery from drug use is welcome to attend, whether or not they have a desire to stop using drugs themselves. The venue is wheelchair accessible. For LGBTQ+ people in Bournemouth who want a meeting where sexuality or gender identity is not something to navigate around, this offers a specifically tailored option alongside the area's other Wednesday evening meetings.
Common questions
Who can attend LGBTQ+ Friends & Allies
It is an open meeting orientated towards LGBTQ+ people and their friends and allies, though anyone with a desire to stop using drugs is welcome.
Is there a cost, and do I need to book
No. Like all Narcotics Anonymous meetings, it is free to attend and there is no need to book in advance. Just arrive shortly before the start time.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible
Yes, The Night Shelter on St Paul's Lane is wheelchair accessible.
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