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Malta. April 2009. Hospitals & Institutions Public Relations / Public Information. PR / PI Panel. Institutions : Hospitals, IRC (Integrated Response Center), Parent’s Associations, Schools…… Local Community PR/PI Actions PR/PI Actions together with H&I. PR/PI. 12 Steps.
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Malta April 2009
Hospitals & Institutions Public Relations / Public Information
PR / PI Panel • Institutions : Hospitals, IRC (Integrated Response Center), Parent’s Associations, Schools…… • Local Community • PR/PI Actions • PR/PI Actions together with H&I
PR/PI 12 Steps
1st StepIdentification • Identify the activity: outside the Fellowship (Institutions, Community…); inside the Fellowship (Groups, Subcommittees…) • Objective of the action: Target (technicians, community members, police force…); Goal (to inform and demistify) Note: If the target are addicts or potential addicts - include personal share.
2nd StepPlanning • Subcommittee: choose the trusted servants;prepare a written presentation; To guide and train the presentation; clearly define who does what; dates and times established in advance. • Presentation day: pay attention to the visual presentation; be punctual; bring written information (leaflets, meeting list); turn off cell phones; meet standards of the institution..
3rd StepIntroduction • Present members • Acknowledgments • Explain the session: objective / time (1 hour) / format • Ask: “ How many of you know NA? “
4th StepPresentation . Narcotics – terminology used for illegal substances in the 50’s. • Anonymous – anonymity is one of our spiritual foundations and guarantees that all members are equal. • NA is a program for all who suffers from the disease of addiction. • Addiction – disease recognized by the WHO.
5th StepWhat is NA? • A process of personal change through the 12 Steps (recovery); a set of guidelines to help personal recovery; 12 Traditions (to interact with society). • Simple spiritual principles such as open mind, honesty, faith, good will and humility. • AA Origin. • Therapeutic value of an addict helping another addict / self-help groups. • Meetings promote an atmosphere of recovery. • Sharing of experiences in Recovery/atraction. • NA Literature
6th StepNA in the World • Present worldwide / global community. • Universal and multi-cultural Organization. • Founded in 1953. • An exponential growth since the publication of The Basic Text in 1983. • World level: present in 130 countries with more than 50.000 weekly meetings. • Literature published in 15 languages.
7th StepNA in Malta • First meeting in 1994 - Reappears in 2002 • Presently 2 weekly meetings in Gozo and 6 weekly meetings in Malta. • Our groups are organized volutarily by their members. • Group/Area/Region; EDM • We have a Public Relations subcommittee and a Translation subcommittee.
8th StepNA Statment • There is no distinction of Drugs; Alcohol is a drug. • Membership is free, there is no affiliation, do not pay fees or dues. • NA is a non religious organization; We are not connected with any political, religious, or law enforcement groups, and are under no • surveillance at any time • Anyone may join us, regardless of age, race, sexual identity, creed, • religion, or lack of religion. • We are fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions; We have no opinion on outside issues. We do not do prevention. • NA is a nonprofit organization of public utility and it is recognized as such by many governments all over the world.
9th StepCooperation with Professionals • We are just one more resource in Your Community. • All programmes are valid. • Adicts may attend meetings even if they are still using. • Medication under medical surveillhance are not an obstacule (substitution programme) • We have no opinion on outside issues or on substitution programes. (it is important to understand that when a member express his personnal opinion is not reprsentative of NA orientation) • NA helps and support the addict in his integration in the sociaty. • Cooperation with professionals it is one objectif and the support is mutual, always in cooperation never in competition.
10th StepContacts and Information flyers • World Service Office : www.na.org • WSO-Europe: Belgium • Mobil from the subcommittees (if exists) • Meeting list • NA: A Resource in Your Community. • Who, what, how and why.
11th StepFAQ – Questions & Answers • Guide de questions. • Answer shortly and objectively. • Never express personal opinions. • Do not share personnal experiences. • Avoid NA “slang” • Do not use street language or nicknames. • Avoid feedback or suggestions. • Respect time frame
12th StepEvaluation • Analysis, discussion and reflexion over the activity. • Positives points • Negatives points • Report your ASC and subcommittee • Follow up activities: thnaks letter to the Institution; future contacts.