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Every Thursday, – · Southend Treatment And Recovery Service, Forward Trust, 25 - 27 Weston Road,Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS1 1AS · Next: Thursday 15 October

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Checked against Narcotics Anonymous’s own meeting feed Last verified 28 September 2026

At a glance

Day Every Thursday
Time —
Duration 1hr 30mins
£ Cost Free
Who can attend Open meeting — anyone is welcome, including family and friends.
Format Beginner/Newcomer, Speaker, No pets, Share meeting, Parking Available

Getting there

Venue Southend Treatment And Recovery Service, Forward Trust
Address 25 - 27 Weston Road,Southend-On-Sea, Essex
Postcode SS1 1AS

Before you go

Venue Info: The venue is off the middle of the High Street. This is an Experience, Strength, and, Hope Meeting.

About this meeting

This Narcotics Anonymous meeting takes place every Thursday at 7.30pm at the Southend Treatment and Recovery Service, run by Forward Trust, just off the middle of the High Street in Southend-on-Sea. It runs for an hour and a half and is built around Experience, Strength and Hope sharing, with a speaker slot aimed squarely at people who are new to the fellowship. The meeting is open, so anyone with an interest is welcome, including family members, friends or professionals alongside those looking to stop using drugs. Parking is available on site, pets are not permitted, and the format leaves plenty of room for open discussion once the speaker has finished. Newcomers are actively encouraged to attend.

Common questions

Who can come to this meeting?

It's an open meeting, so anyone is welcome, including people supporting a friend or relative, students, or professionals with an interest in recovery, as well as those wanting to stop using drugs.

Is there a cost or do I need to book?

No, it's free to attend and there's no need to book or sign up in advance, just come along for 7.30pm.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair access has not been confirmed for this venue, so it's worth contacting Forward Trust in advance if you have mobility needs.

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Narcotics Anonymous Open meeting Beginner/NewcomerSpeakerNo petsShare meetingParking Available Thursday

Southend Treatment And Recovery Service, Forward Trust, 25 - 27 Weston Road,Southend-On-Sea
Essex, SS1 1AS

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