Narcotics Anonymous, Ipswich. U.K.
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If you’re new to Narcotics Anonymous (N.A.) or planning to go to an NA meeting for the first time, it might be nice to know a little bit about what happens in our meetings.
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The information here is meant to give you an understanding of what we do when we come together to share recovery.
The words we use and the way we act might be unfamiliar to you at first, but hopefully this information can help you get the most out of your first NA meeting, or help you feel more comfortable as you keep coming back.
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Showing up early, staying late, and asking lots of questions before and after meetings will help you get the most out of every meeting you attend.
What Is the Narcotics Anonymous Program?
NA is a non-profit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem.
We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean.
This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs.
There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using.
We suggest that you keep an open mind and give yourself a break.
Our program is a set of principles written so simply that we CAN follow them in our daily lives.​
The most important thing about them is that they work.
There are no strings attached to NA. We are not affiliated with any other organizations.
We have no initiation fees or dues, no pledges to sign, no promises to make to anyone.
We are not connected with any political, religious, or law enforcement groups,
and are under no surveillance at any time.
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Anyone may join us regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, religion, or lack of religion.
We are not interested in what or how much you used or who your connections were,
what you have done in the past, how much or how little you have,
but only in what you want to do about your problem and how we can help.
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The newcomer is the most important person at any meeting, because we can only keep what we have by giving it away.
We have learned from our group experience that those who keep coming to our meetings regularly,
stay clean.
OUR MISSION
NA Ipswich is a dedicated, self financing (Not funded) and self supporting group, for addicts with any addiction.
Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for individuals seeking recovery from addiction.
We offer support, guidance, and resources to empower individuals to overcome challenges and lead a fulfilling life free from addiction.
If you've ever been to an NA meeting, and would like to make a donation to this one to help us continue,
please scan the code below.
Useful Information
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If you're new here, please read the leaflets above, then come back and listen to a share HERE.
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At meetings you don't have to share, you can just sit and listen.
We have a saying for early recovery.​
"Just keep getting your bum on the seat regularly,
and your head will soon follow"
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RECOVERY SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Where and when we are
We are the Monday night Ipswich meeting,
called "Just for Today"
7.30 pm to 9pm.
We're situated in the first room of
The Quaker Meeting House.
(We're not associate with The Quakers or any other religious belief, we just rent a room in the building)
Another Ipswich meeting
We are the Thursday night Ipswich meeting, called
"12 Steps 1 Promise"
6pm to 7pm
We're situated in the first room of
The Quaker Meeting House.
(We're not associate with The Quakers or any other religious belief, we just rent a room in the building)
Our sister meeting
We have a sister meeting in Stowmarket on a Wednesday evening, called
"Meet in the Middle"
From 7pm to 8.30pm.
Situated in the Fison Hall, of The United Reform Church.
(Please ring the doorbell on the right corner entrance, and we'll come and let you in). Directions are
Ipswich
Arriving
Please feel free to turn up maybe 30 mins early, this will give you
time to get a drink, maybe help set up and grab a seat.
Some of us also hang around and chat outside after the meeting, recovery can also take place there.
FAMILY IMPACT
Our work extends beyond individual impact, creating a ripple effect that enriches families and contributes to a more understanding and supportive unit.
EMPOWERING POTENTIAL
We are dedicated to unlocking the potential within every individual seeking recovery, nurturing their talents and empowering them to create a future filled with possibilities, free from the constraints of addiction.
LASTING CHANGE
Our initiatives aim to create lasting change, instilling values of resilience, determination, and compassion that will guide and inspire individuals on their journey of recovery and Self Discovery
We have a national helpline,
available from 10.00am to midnight.
0300 999 1212
​If you have ANY questions about our meeting,
please feel free to email us HERE