Meeting Formats

BBeginnersThis meeting is focused on the needs of new members of NA.
BTBasic TextThis meeting is focused on discussion of the Basic Text of Narcotics Anonymous.
CClosedThis meeting is closed to non-addicts. You should attend only if you believe that you may have a problem with substance abuse.
CLCandlelightThis meeting is held by candlelight.
CSChildren under SupervisionWell-behaved, supervised children are welcome.
DDiscussionThis meeting invites participation by all attendees.
ESEspanolThis meeting can be attended by speakers of Spanish.
GLGay/Lesbian/TransgenderThis meeting is focused on the needs of gay, lesbian and transgender members of NA.
ILIllnessThis meeting is focused on the needs of NA members with chronic illness.
IPInformational PamphletThis meeting is focused on discussion of one or more Informational Pamphlets.
IWIt Works -How and WhyThis meeting is focused on discussion of the It Works -How and Why text.
JTJust for TodayThis meeting is focused on discussion of the Just For Today text.
MMenThis meeting is meant to be attended by men only.
NCNo ChildrenPlease do not bring children to this meeting.
OOpenThis meeting is open to addicts and non-addicts alike. All are welcome.
PiPitchThis meeting has a format that consists of each person who shares picking the next person.
RFRotating FormatThis meeting has a format that changes for each meeting.
RrRound RobinThis meeting has a fixed sharing order (usually a circle.)
SCSurveillance CamerasThis meeting is held in a facility that has surveillance cameras.
SDSpeaker/DiscussionThis meeting is lead by a speaker, then opened for participation by attendees.
SGStep Working GuideThis meeting is focused on discussion of the Step Working Guide text.
SLASLThis meeting provides an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter for the deaf.
SmSmoking PermittedSmoking (of tobacco) is permitted at this meeting.
SoSpeaker OnlyThis meeting is a speaker-only meeting. Other attendees do not participate in the discussion.
StStepThis meeting is focused on discussion of the Twelve Steps of NA.
TiTimerThis meeting has sharing time limited by a timer.
ToTopicThis meeting is based upon a topic chosen by a speaker or by group conscience.
TrTraditionThis meeting is focused on discussion of the Twelve Traditions of NA.
TWTraditions WorkshopThis meeting engages in detailed discussion of one or more of the Twelve Traditions of N.A.
WWomenThis meeting is meant to be attended by women only.
WCWheelchairThis meeting is wheelchair accessible.
YPYoung PeopleThis meeting is focused on the needs of younger members of NA.
OEOpen-EndedNo fixed duration. The meeting continues until everyone present has had a chance to share.
BKBook StudyApproved N.A. Books
NSNo SmokingSmoking is not allowed at this meeting.
AgAgnosticIntended for people with varying degrees of Faith.
FDFive and DimeDiscussion of the Fifth Step and the Tenth Step
ABAsk-It-BasketA topic is chosen from suggestions placed into a basket.
MEMeditationThis meeting encourages its participants to engage in quiet meditation.
RARestricted AttendanceThis facility places restrictions on attendees.
QAQuestion and AnswerAttendees may ask questions and expect answers from Group members.
CWChildren WelcomeChildren are welcome at this meeting.
CPConceptsThis meeting is focused on discussion of the twelve concepts of NA.
FINFinishfinish speaking meeting
ENGEnglish speakingThis Meeting can be attended by speakers of English.
PERPersianPersian speeking meeting
WEBOnline MeetingThis is a meeting that gathers on the Internet.
TagTagThis meeting has a format that consists of each person who shares picking the next person.
MFMultiple FormatsThis meeting has several formats