What is Narcotics Anonymous?
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a nonprofit support group for people struggling with drug addiction. Completely free to attend, NA hosts regular meetings in cities across the United States and around the world, providing a judgement-free community for those seeking help and support in achieving and maintaining recovery from addiction.
Founded in the 1950s, Narcotics Anonymous now hosts over 70,000 meetings globally each week.
| Narcotics mettings | Address | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| A PROGRAM FOR LEARNING | 3800 N Anthony Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 | |
| Monday, 12:00 PM | ||
| Back to Basics Group Fort Wayne | 2018 North Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46805 | |
| Monday, 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM | ||
| Carry the Message Group | 2121 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46805 | |
| Sunday, 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM | ||
| Covenant United Methodist Church | 10001 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825-2039 | |
| Monday, 6:30 PM | ||
| Faith Today Group | 207 East DeWald Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46803 | |
| Thursday, 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM | ||
| Fort Wayne Rescue Mission | 301 West Superior Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 | |
| Sunday, 1:00 PM | ||
| Foundation First Group | 909 East State Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46805 | |
| Tuesday, 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM | ||
| Freedom Within Group | 909 East State Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46805 | |
| Monday, 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM | ||
| Fresh Start Group Fort Wayne | 207 East DeWald Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46803 | |
| Monday, 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM | ||
| Friday Noon Group | 207 East DeWald Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46803 | |
| Saturday, 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM | ||
NA Meeting Locations and Times in Fort Wayne
First Presbyterian Church
300 W Wayne St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
- Monday 8:00 PM
- Tuesday 8:00 PM
- Saturday 11:00 AM
The Chapel
2529 S Calhoun St, Fort Wayne, IN 46807
- Wednesday 8:00 PM
- Friday 8:00 PM
- Sunday 6:00 PM
Neighborhood Health Clinics – William J. Hessler Office
5800 Fairfield Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46807
Thursday 6:00 PM
The 12 Steps of NA
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a nonprofit fellowship for recovering drug addicts. Below are the 12 steps that serve as spiritual principles to guide members on the path to recovery:
- We admitted we were powerless over our addiction, that our lives had become unmanageable.
- We came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
- We made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.
- We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
- We admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
- We were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.
- We humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.
- We made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.
- We made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
- We continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.
- We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.
- Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to addicts, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
NA meetings across Fort Wayne provide a supportive environment for members to share their experiences and help each other through the 12 steps. The program aims to motivate members to make positive changes in their lives and relationships across Allen County, Indiana, and beyond.
Getting Started with NA in Fort Wayne
Use the meeting search on Methadone.org to find local Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings in the Fort Wayne area. Both in-person and online/virtual meetings are available.
Attending Your First Local NA Meeting
NA meetings in Fort Wayne come in two main types:
- Open meetings – Anyone is welcome to attend, including non-addicts. These are good for first-timers.
- Closed meetings – Only those with a desire to stop using drugs may attend. These can provide more intimate sharing.
Arrive 10-15 minutes early and introduce yourself as a new local member. Share your experiences if comfortable doing so. Many meetings have keychain tags to mark membership milestones:
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
- 6 months
- 9 months
- 1 year
The most important things are attending regularly, participating if willing, listening with an open mind, and finding a sponsor to help guide your recovery. Fort Wayne has a supportive NA community to help you get started on your recovery journey.