Held every Thursday evening in the downstairs room at Havelock Community Centre on Fawcett Road, Southsea, this Narcotics Anonymous meeting is set up with newcomers in mind. Starting at 7pm and running an hour and a half, it mixes a few different formats week to week: sometimes a speaker sharing their story, sometimes questions and answers, and always time for people to share. If you're walking through the door for the first time, this is a good place to start, as the group makes room for beginners and their questions. The format varying keeps things fresh across the weeks. Parking is available at the venue, and the room is on the ground floor. Anyone curious about NA is welcome to come along and listen.
Who can attend this meeting?
This is an open meeting, so anyone is welcome, including people new to Narcotics Anonymous, family, friends and professionals. The only requirement for NA membership itself is a desire to stop using drugs, but you don't need to identify as a member to attend an open meeting. It's particularly geared towards newcomers, so questions are expected and encouraged.
Do I need to book or pay?
No. There's no booking and no cost. NA meetings are free to attend and run by members. A voluntary collection is usually passed round to cover room hire and refreshments, but you're never obliged to give anything, especially on a first visit.
Is the venue accessible and is there parking?
The meeting is held in the downstairs room at Havelock Community Centre, so it's on the ground floor, and the venue is listed as wheelchair accessible. Parking is available on site.
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