What is Narcotics Anonymous?
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a global support group dedicated to helping individuals recover from drug addiction. Founded in the early 1950s, NA provides a structured, twelve-step program to guide members toward a drug-free life. The organization has expanded significantly, now offering more than 70,000 meetings worldwide. NA meetings are available in cities across the United States, including various locations throughout Nebraska. To find meeting schedules and additional support resources, visit NA Nebraska.
NA meetings in Nebraska are open to anyone seeking support in overcoming addiction. These meetings are free of charge and provide a safe environment where individuals can share experiences, find encouragement, and maintain their commitment to sobriety. Both in-person and virtual meetings are available, ensuring accessibility for all participants.
NA Meeting Locations in Nebraska
Omaha
Location: First United Methodist Church, 7020 Cass St, Omaha, NE 68132
Meeting Times:
- Mondays and Thursdays at 7:00 PM (Open Meeting)
- Saturday at 6:30 PM (Closed Meeting, for addicts only)
Meetings in Omaha follow a discussion-based format, where members share personal experiences and provide mutual support. New attendees are encouraged to introduce themselves but are not required to speak.
Lincoln
Location: St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1144 M St, Lincoln, NE 68508
Meeting Times:
- Tuesdays and Fridays at 7:30 PM (Open Meeting)
- Sunday at 5:00 PM (Step Study Meeting)
NA meetings in Lincoln focus on step study discussions and personal sharing. Step study meetings involve reading and discussing the NA twelve-step program, helping members understand and apply recovery principles.
Grand Island
Location: Trinity United Methodist Church, 511 N Elm St, Grand Island, NE 68801
Meeting Times:
- Wednesdays at 6:00 PM (Open Discussion Meeting)
- Saturdays at 7:00 PM (Speaker Meeting)
Grand Island NA meetings provide a mix of discussion-based support and speaker sessions, where experienced members share their recovery journeys. These meetings aim to inspire and support individuals at all stages of recovery.
The 12 Steps of Narcotics Anonymous
The 12 Steps of Narcotics Anonymous (NA) provide a structured path to recovery, guiding individuals through self-reflection, personal growth, and long-term sobriety. These steps are followed by members across Nebraska and beyond, helping them make positive changes in their lives.
- We admitted we were powerless over our addiction and that our lives had become unmanageable.
- We came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
- We made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.
- We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
- We admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
- We were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.
- We humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.
- We made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.
- We made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.
- We continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it.
- We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.
- Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to addicts and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
Getting Started with NA in Nebraska
Finding a local Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meeting in Nebraska is simple. The meeting search tool on methadone.org allows individuals to locate both in-person and virtual NA meetings based on their location. Meetings are available in major cities like Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island, as well as smaller towns across the state.
Most NA meetings follow a flexible format to accommodate different needs. Virtual meetings provide an option for those who cannot attend in person or prefer remote support. The online search tool helps find meetings by city, zip code, or meeting type.
Attending Your First Local NA Meeting
Open vs. Closed Meetings in Nebraska
| Meeting Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Open Meeting | Anyone, including non-addicts and family members, may attend. |
| Closed Meeting | Only those who identify as addicts or think they may have a problem with drugs can attend. |
What to Expect at Your First Meeting
- Arrive early and introduce yourself as a new local member.
- Share your experiences if comfortable, but speaking is not required.
- Receive a welcome keychain tag, a symbol of encouragement for new members.
Keychain Milestones
- 30 days: First month of sobriety.
- 60 days: Two months clean.
- 90 days: Three months drug-free.
- 6 months: Half a year of sobriety.
- 9 months: Nine months clean.
- 1 year: One full year of recovery.
- Multiple years: Keychains are available for longer milestones.