What is Narcotics Anonymous?
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a nonprofit fellowship or society of recovering drug addicts whose primary purpose is to help addicts stop using drugs. It’s available for free in cities across the United States.
There are several NA meeting locations across Bronx offering regular support group meetings:
| Narcotics mettings | Address | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Chance Group | 2604 3rd Avenue, Bronx, New York, 10454 | |
| Saturday, 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM | ||
| Tuesday, 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM | ||
| 7am In the Bronx Group | 1640 Macombs Road, Bronx, New York, 10453 | |
| Monday, 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM | ||
| Saturday, 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM | ||
| Thursday, 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM | ||
| Tuesday, 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM | ||
| Wednesday, 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM | ||
| A Society Of Men And Women Group | 1344 Clinton Avenue, Bronx, New York, 10456 | |
| Sunday, 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | ||
| All Men On Saturday Group | 1344 Clinton Avenue, Bronx, New York, 10456 | |
| Sunday, 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM | ||
| Back To Life Group Bronx | 595 Minnieford Avenue, Bronx, New York, 10464 | |
| Saturday, 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM | ||
| Beginners Group | 612 Leland Avenue, Bronx, New York, 10473 | |
| Sunday, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | ||
| Bells To Recovery Group | 2345 University Avenue, Bronx, New York, 10468 | |
| Wednesday, 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM | ||
| Bridge Over Troubled Water Group | 560 Balcom Avenue, Bronx, New York, 10465 | |
| Wednesday, 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM | ||
| Bronx Community Pride Center | 448 East 149th Street, Bronx, NY 10455-1325 | |
| Sunday, 4:00 PM | ||
| Bronx Community Recovery Center | 509 Willis Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455-4001 | |
| Wednesday, 6:00 PM | ||
Bronx Neighborhood Center
- Address: 928 E 163rd St, Bronx, NY 10459
- Meetings: Monday at 7:00 PM (Discussion)
Grace Episcopal Church
- Address: 116 Lockwood Ave, Bronx, NY 10455
- Meetings: Tuesday at 6:30 PM (Step Meeting); Saturday at 6:30 PM (Candlelight Meeting)
St. James Recreation Center
- Address: 2530 Jerome Ave, Bronx, NY 10468
- Meetings: Wednesday at 6:30 PM (Topic Discussion); Friday at 7:00 PM (Basic Text Study)
Founded in 1953, Narcotics Anonymous now has over 70,000 meetings worldwide providing group support for recovering drug addicts. The NA program offers a principle- and value-based plan for overcoming addiction.
The 12 Steps of NA
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a nonprofit fellowship or society of recovering drug addicts whose primary purpose is to help addicts stop using drugs. NA outlines a 12-step plan to achieve and maintain sobriety:
- Admit powerlessness over addiction – realizing addiction controls individuals’ lives.
- Believe in a power greater than oneself – openness to spirituality, faith in something beyond oneself.
- Make decision to turn will and life over to God’s care – letting go of control and allowing spirituality to guide and support recovery.
- Take moral inventory and admit wrongs – look at oneself honestly and accept shortcomings.
- Share those shortcomings with another person – confidential disclosure of wrongdoings to at least one other trusted person.
- Become ready for God to remove defects – earnest commitment to self-improvement.
- Ask God to remove shortcomings – seeking help to correct flaws and limitations.
- Make amends to people harmed by addiction – repairing damage from past mistakes, if possible without causing further harm.
- Continue self-inventory and admission of wrongs – maintain honest self-reflection and confession.
- Continue spiritual growth and service – commitment to progress spiritually and help others with addiction.
- Maintain connection with a power greater than oneself through methods like meditation and prayers – to find ongoing, conscious contact with the spiritual force supporting recovery.
- Carry the NA 12 steps message to other addicts who want to recover – offer those still struggling with addiction assistance in finding sobriety.
Getting Started with NA in Bronx
Use the meeting search on Methadone.org to find local Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings in your area. Both in-person and online/virtual meetings are available in most places.
Attending Your First Local NA Meeting
There are two main types of NA meetings in Bronx:
- Open Meetings: Open to anyone interested in the NA program. Newcomers are welcome.
- Closed Meetings: Only for those who have a desire to stop using.
Arrive early and introduce yourself as a new local member. Share your experiences if you feel comfortable. You may receive welcome keychain tags at your first meeting to mark milestones in your recovery:
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 1 year
- And more