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NA MINNESOTA BRIDGING THE GAP

NA MINNESOTA BRIDGING THE GAP. Temporary Contact Progra m. Facing the process of life without drugs can be very frightening. We cannot afford to feel alienated. Addicts helping each other recover is the foundation of Narcotics Anonymous .

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NA MINNESOTA BRIDGING THE GAP

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  1. NA MINNESOTABRIDGING THE GAP Temporary Contact Program

  2. Facing the process of life without drugs can be very frightening

  3. We cannot afford to feel alienated

  4. Addicts helping each other recover is the foundation of Narcotics Anonymous

  5. I had just been released from treatment . . .

  6. I was terrified I would use. I didn’t think I could stay clean, and then my phone rang . . .

  7. “Hello?”

  8. Hi! I’m Donna calling from Narcotics Anonymous and I am your temporary contact. I thought you’d like to connect at an NA meeting tonight.

  9. Maybe I can stay clean on the outside!

  10. Narcotics Anonymous is helping addicts transition from institutions to the rooms of NA.

  11. We meet newcomers at their first couple of meetings • Introduce them around to others in the program • Get them meeting lists and NA literature • Give them a hand finding a home group • Help them feel welcome • Encourage them to get a sponsor • Follow up phone calls for two to three weeks

  12. How to Request a Temporary Contact

  13. Complete a request form at www.naminnesota.org For Professionals Request a Temporary Contact or Send an email with your request and contact information to BridgingtheGap@NAminnesota.org or Call the NA Minnesota helpline toll free 877-767-7676

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