Public Relations Statement
Why public relations is important to the NA member?
The Narcotics Anonymous message is “that an addict, any addict, can stop using drugs, lose the desire to use and find a new way to live.” Our relations with the public enable us to share this message broadly so that those who might benefit from our program of recovery can find us. We perform public relations service to increase the awareness and credibility of the NA program. We share our message openly with the public at large, with prospective members, and with professionals. Maintaining an open, attractive attitude in these efforts helps us to create and improve relationships with those outside the fellowship. Establishing and maintaining a commitment to these relationships, can help us to further our primary purpose. The spiritual principles of our steps, traditions, and concepts guide us in pursuing our public relations aims and our efforts to enhance NA’s public image and reputation. These principles apply to our community and service efforts as well as to the personal behavior and attitude of individual NA members. Informing professionals and the public.
How can PR work with the community?
· Informational displays with Meeting list
· Public Service Announcements can provide information about NA distributed to the public via the media (press, radio, television, billboards, bus signs, and posters).
· Presentations are often provided to churches, parole officers, judges, counselors, nurses, doctors, and schools, among others, for information purposes.
· Health Fairs and Conferences are events conducted by professional organizations at which NA may have a display booth and/or presents information at a workshop.
· Community Awareness Meetings may be conducted by NA members to inform the community of the existence of Narcotics Anonymous and its available services.
For interest in requesting the above service contact:
MHANApublicinformation@yahoo.com
Our monthly news letter
How to start an NA meeting in your community?
· Contact NA
o NA website: www.MHA-NA.org / www.abcdrna.org / www.na.org
o NA helpline: 317-847-3842 / mhanahelpline@gmail.com
o NA meeting list: meetinglistmidhudson@gmail.com
o NA public relations: MHANApublicinformation@yahoo.com
PR COMMITTEE meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7pm
At: St. James Methodist Church, corner of Fair and Pearl st,
Kingston, NY