There are a few ways to find meetings on our site:
- You can use the Meeting Search by Map – you will need to ensure you allow the site to use your location to determine the closest meetings to you can select meetings near me, meetings later today and tomorrow. You can specify the distance of your search from Automatic to 200 miles. You’ll be presented with a list of meetings and you will be see the time and location and format and selecting the circle with the arrow in it will give you a window with the map and additional details.
- You can search Meetings by Area, what we mean is the NA name of the Area. There is listing of the communities that each area serves.
- You can visit All Meetings, this has a full list of all meetings within our region. You can filter to display meetings, by city , venue type ( in-person or virtual ), Service Area, location ( Facility Name ), State, Zip Coe and meeting format.
- We have a downloadable PDF of all the meetings within our region as a download only ( We do not print our all meetings list on paper format ).
If you are looking for printed meetings in the area you live in you can visit the Meetings by Area page, find the Area your in and visit the Area’s website to contact them for a printed local Area meeting list.
Finding Meetings on a listing page
- Hover over the New to NA menu item and you will see 3 options. Go down to the Find Meetings> link and you’ll see the options available. ( like the example below )
( menu example )
You can sort the meeting directory by selecting a category, such as cities and the list will display in an alphabetical hierarchy. You can also select venue types that will display either in person or virtual. Zips will give you meetings within a zip code location.
- Meeting Listings On each listing you will see the name of the group, address, and format. When you select the map button (
) a new window will open with a google map, you can get directions from google.
- When you see a
You will see the virtual meeting link that when selected opens a link to that virtual meeting ( usually Zoom ) 
- All meetings have a Share button
, that will allow you on a desktop to share that meeting via txt email and other software available on your system. - Meeting Formats When you click on a meeting format button
you will get a popover display describing the format.
( meeting format description example ) See Meeting Format Codes below - Meetings by Area you will find all the CRSC member areas, on each area listing the towns/cities/county where meetings are. Additionally, you can view just the meetings within that area on its own meeting listing page. ( See example below )
Each meeting is classified by “format codes,” which are explained below:
1st – First Step
First Step
AB – Ask-It-Basket
A topic is chosen from suggestions placed into a basket.
ANV – Anniversary Night
This meeting is focused on celebrating various amounts of clean time anniversaries.
ASM – Area Service Meeting
This is an ASC, area subcommittee or fellowship development meeting. Meets once a month.
B or BEG – Beginner
This meeting is focused on the needs of new members of NA.
BK – Book Study
Approved N.A. Books
BL – Bi-Lingual
This Meeting can be attended by speakers of English and another language.
BT – Basic Text
This meeting is focused on discussion of the Basic Text of Narcotics Anonymous.
C – Closed
This meeting is closed to non-addicts. You should attend only if you believe that you may have a problem with substance abuse.
CAN – Candlelight
This meeting is held by candlelight.
C – Close
Discussion Closed Discussion
CL – Candlelight
This meeting is held by candlelight.
CP – Concepts
This meeting is focused on discussion of the twelve concepts of NA.
CPC – Chairperson Choice
Chairperson Choice
CS – Children under Supervision
Well-behaved, supervised children are welcome.
CS – Closed Speaker
Closed Speaker
CW – Children Welcome
Children are welcome.
D – Discussion
This meeting invites participation by all attendees.
ENG – English speaking
This Meeting can be attended by speakers of English.
ES / ESP – Español This meeting is conducted in Spanish.
FD/5&D – Five and Dime
Discussion of the Fifth Step and the Tenth Step
GL – Gay/Lesbian/Transgender
This meeting is focused on the needs of gay, lesbian and transgender members of NA.
HP – Handicap Parking
Handicap Parking
HY – Hybrid
Meets virtually and in person
IL – Illness
This meeting is focused on the needs of NA members with chronic illness.
IP – Informational Pamphlet
This meeting is focused on discussion of one or more Informational Pamphlets.
IW – It Works -How and Why
This meeting is focused on discussion of the It Works -How and Why text.
JT – Just for Today
This meeting is focused on discussion of the Just For Today text.
L – Literature Study
Literature Study
L / LC – Living Clean
This is a discussion of the NA book Living Clean -The Journey Continues.
LGBT – Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender friendly
LIT – Literature Study
This meetings topic will be focused on Approved N.A. Literature
LivCln – Living Clean Book Study
M – Men
This meeting is meant to be attended by men only.
ME – Meditation
This meeting encourages its participants to engage in quiet meditation.
MED – Just for Today
Study Just for Today Meditation.
NC – No Children
Please do not bring children to this meeting.
NEW – Newcomer Meeting
Newcomer meetings are often conducted by two or three of the group’s more experienced members to share their experience with recovery.
NS – No Smoking
Smoking is not allowed at this meeting.
O – Open
This meeting is open to addicts and non-addicts alike. All are welcome.
Pi – Pick
This meeting has a format that consists of each person who shares picking the next person.
PO – Portuguese/Spanish/English
QA – Questions & Answers
May ask questions and expect answers from Group members.
RA – Restricted Attendance
This facility places restrictions on attendees.
RF – Rotating Format
This meeting has a format that changes for each meeting.
RR – Round Robin
This meeting has a fixed sharing order (usually in a circle).
S – Spiritual Principals
This meeting is focused on spiritual principals.
SD – Speaker & Discussion T
his meeting is lead by a speaker, then opened for participation by attendees.
SG – Step Working Guide
This meeting is focused on discussion of the Step Working Guide text.
SMK – Smoking Permitted
Smoking (of tobacco) is permitted at this meeting.
So – Speaker Only
This meeting is a speaker-only meeting. Other attendees do not participate in the discussion.
SPK – Speaker Only
This meeting is a speaker-only meeting. Other attendees do not participate in the discussion.
ST / STP – Step
This meeting is focused on discussion of the Twelve Steps of NA.
SWG – Step Working Guide Study
Step Working Guide Study
To / TOP – Topic T
his meeting is based upon a topic chosen by a speaker or by group conscience.
Tr / TRD – Tradition
This meeting is focused on discussion of the Twelve Traditions of NA.
V/VAR – Format Varies
This meeting has a format that changes for each meeting.
VM – Virtual Meeting
Meets Virtually
W – Women
This meeting is meant to be attended by women only.
WC – Wheelchair
This meeting is wheelchair accessible.
Y – Young
People This meeting is focused on the needs of younger members of NA.