Information for Helping Professionals
Narcotics Anonymous often works with educators, medical and mental health professionals, civic and business leaders, and other members of the community in keeping with our primary purpose of carrying the NA message to addicts who still suffer. Our relationship with such people and organizations is always one of cooperation and never one of affiliation. What we can offer is a message of hope: that an addict — any addict — with a desire to stop using drugs can stay clean and find a new way to live. Our local public relations subcommittee offers the many resources for those interested in knowing more about NA.
Local Helpline
Recovery is never more than a phone call away. We operate a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week helpline which lists local meeting information and offers contact with trained volunteers who are recovering addicts and members of the local NA community. For the greater Denver metro area call 303-832-DRUG (3784). For a directory of helplines in other areas, we suggest you consult the international phonelines page at www.na.org
Public Relations Presentations
Led by trained NA volunteer speakers, these presentations are designed to provide information about the Narcotics Anonymous program. Can be custom tailored to specific audiences from middle school and high school students to guidance counselors, business leaders, law enforcement officials, helping professionals and community and neighborhood groups. Four to six weeks advance notice is usually sufficient to ensure a successful event. For more information, send an email to our Public Relations Sub-Committee (publicinformation.mhasc@gmail.com).
Relations with Others
We seek to provide helpful information about the NA program to others in our community. We seek to cooperate with others as much as we can, as members of the community. At the same time, we maintain a clear distinction between NA and other organizations. We neither endorse nor oppose the work of others. We do not provide funds for the work of others, and do not accept outside funding for our own activities. NA has a place in the community, and it’s NA’s responsibility to maintain that place.
Literature
Narcotics Anonymous has published a variety of pamphlets, books and workbooks, all addressing the topic of recovery from addiction. To learn more about what’s available, please see the Literature at www.na.org