Held every Tuesday evening in Waterford City, this Narcotics Anonymous group meets in the sacristy at St. John's Church on Parnell Street. Starting at 8pm and running for an hour and a half, it's a step meeting, so the focus falls on working through the twelve steps and the recovery they describe. That makes it a steadier, more reflective format than a general sharing meeting, which many people find helpful once they've settled in. This is a closed meeting, meaning it's for people who have a desire to stop using drugs. The central room of the city sits nearby, so it's reasonably easy to reach on foot or by bus. If it's your first time, arrive a few minutes early and someone will point you to the room.
Who can attend this meeting?
This is a closed NA meeting, which means it's for people who have a desire to stop using drugs. If that's you, you're welcome, whether you've been coming to NA for years or this is your very first meeting. Closed simply refers to who attends, not to the doors being shut.
Do I need to book or pay anything?
No. There's no booking, no fee and no sign-up. NA is self-supporting through members' own contributions, so a small voluntary donation is passed around, but you never have to give anything, especially as a newcomer. Just turn up on Tuesday for 8pm.
What is a step meeting?
A step meeting focuses on reading and discussing one of NA's twelve steps, rather than open sharing on any topic. It's a good way to understand how the programme actually works in practice. You don't need any prior knowledge to take part or simply listen.
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