Hello,
New Recovery Literature
We have a new IP! The 2020 World Service Conference unanimously approved the pamphlet, Mental Health in Recovery as our newest piece of recovery literature. The pamphlet, IP #30, is now posted on na.org and is available for purchase from World Services, as inventory item number #3130, and it is priced at 33 cents: www.na.org/webstore.
Mental Health in Recovery reflects the shared experiences of NA members, including those who have found it necessary to seek outside help for mental health concerns and other members who are recovering alongside them. The pamphlet includes sections titled Seeking Professional Help, Medication and Mental Health, Stigma and Shame, Recovery Happens in NA, and Supporting Each Other.
We hope it helps many members. Thank you to everyone who contributed input and ideas to the project.
Contribution Goal #1
As you probably know, NA World Services has been financially affected by the global pandemic. Even before the crisis hit, we were discussing how to shift our financial model from one that relies upon literature sales to a more sustainable model that depends upon member contributions. Its a huge shift and we know it wont happen overnight, but over time.
One way members can help is to consider making a recurring monthly contribution to World Services: www.na.org/contribute. Some of us contribute the amount of our clean time each month, some more, some less. In February, 50 members had recurring contributions. As of this writing, there are more than 500. Our first goal in the journey to become self-supporting through member contributions is to increase the number of recurring monthly contributions to 1,000 by the end of October.
We recognize that not everyone is able to contribute financially. Some of us contribute more through service or sponsorship. Thank you for doing your part whatever that is. We appreciate everything that members do to carry the message and grow NA. That no addict seeking recovery need ever die from the horrors of addiction.
Reminders
Dont forget:
- NAWS now has an Instagram account: www.instagram.com/narcoticsanonymous
- The Spiritual Principle a Day Book Project needs your help writing and reviewing material: www.na.org/spad
- Deeply discounted books and bundles are available in the Exciting Deals section of the webstore Catalog dropdown menu: www.na.org/webstore
- We are still looking for local resources related to online meetings, hybrid meetings, and concerns related to reopening in-person meetings to post on the Online Meetings Page: www.na.org/virtual. Send them to wb@na.org
In service,
World Board