​“Service…where the Steps meet the Traditions and Concepts on the Road to Recovery”

What does " Being of Service" mean in NA?
Our literature says that our primary purpose in Narcotics Anonymous is to “Carry the message to the addict who still suffers.” We do this by being of service. Service comes in many forms and can be undertaken by anyone.

​Often NA members will share about “being of service” in our regular meetings. When we are new, it’s easy to won-der “exactly what does that means.” Though some NA service centers (such as the World Service Office) have special workers who are paid, the majority of tasks completed for NA are completed by individual members who volunteer their time.
​Why should I get involved in NA service?
​This is easy to answer as “We only keep what we have by giving it away.” Our greatest tool for carrying out our primary purpose is the NA group, and without individuals doing service, the NA group would not survive.
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​In our Basic Text it says that “Our survival is directly related to the survival of the group and the Fellowship”. We have also found that service is an integral part of personal recovery in NA and allows us to receive the full benefits that this program has to offer.
The Twelve Concepts guide our services and help ensure that the message of Narcotics Anonymous is available to all addicts who have a desire to stop using and begin practicing our way of life.
  1. To fulfill our fellowship’s primary purpose, the NA groups have joined together to create a structure which develops, coordinates, and maintains services on behalf of NA as a whole.
  2. The final responsibility and authority for NA services rests with the NA groups.
  3. The NA groups delegate to the service structure the authority necessary to fulfill the responsibilities assigned to it.
  4. Effective leadership is highly valued in Narcotics Anonymous. Leadership qualities should be carefully considered when selecting trusted servants.
  5. For each responsibility assigned to the service structure, a single point of decision and accountability should be clearly defined.
  6. Group conscience is the spiritual means by which we invite a loving God to influence our decisions.
  7. All members of a service body bear substantial responsibility for that body’s decisions and should be allowed to fully participate in its decision-making processes.
  8. Our service structure depends on the integrity and effectiveness of our communications.
  9. All elements of our service structure have the responsibility to carefully consider all viewpoints in their decision-making processes.
  10. Any member of a service body can petition that body for the redress of a personal grievance, without fear of reprisal.
  11. NA funds are to be used to further our primary purpose, and must be managed responsibly.
  12. In keeping with the spiritual nature of Narcotics Anonymous, our structure should always be one of service, never of government.

Meetings don’t just happen; we have to make them happen.

  • Getting started with a Home Group
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One of the best ways to get started in NA service is to decide which group you would most like to give back to. A lot of members will call this their “home group”. This is a meeting you plan to attend regularly where you get to know some of the people and let them get to know you. Choosing a home group is very important if you want to stay clean. We strongly suggest you choose a home group early on. Some of the ways NA members will be of service to their home group are: 
  • Showing up early to help set up the meeting.
  • Greet members as they arrive to the meeting. 
  • Making coffee.
  • Volunteering to chair. the meeting.
  • Staying after the meeting to help clean up.
  • It is also suggested that you attend your home group’s business meeting.
  • Anyone can get involved, if they choose to from the first day of their recovery.
We encourage you to choose a Home Group and become involved immediately!
  • Area Service Committee
  • ​Area Service Positions
  • Area Service Committee Meetings 
  • Area Service Committee Documentation 
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​The Newfoundland and Labrador Area Service Committee (NLASC) is the primary means by which the services of a local NA community are administered. The area committee is composed of group service representatives, administrative officers, subcommittee chairpersons, and the area's regional committee members. The area committee elects its own officers, subcommittee chairpersons, and RCMs.
Area Officers
Chairperson
Vice-Chairperson
Secretary or alternate
Treasurer or alternate
Regional Committee Member (RCM) or alternate

Subcommittee Chairs
Activities/Convention
Hospitals & Institutions (H&I)
Literature
Policy
Public Relations (PR)

Regional Committee Member (RCM) -The RCM is responsible for attending Regional Committee Meetings and represents NLASC at the Regional level.

Current Openings on the ASC 
Check with the members of NLASC or your home groups GSR.  
Current Openings on Area Subcommittees
Openings are announced at both In Person and Online Meetings.
Newfoundland and Labrador Area Service Committee Meeting (Note this is not a regular NA meeting). 
NL Area Service Committee's Meeting
Time 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
When:  The 4th Saturday of the Month  
Where:  Zoom Meeting link click here or join via Meeting ID: 982 7534 6425 Passcode: 1212