How do I find an online or phone NA meeting on Virtual NA?

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Go to virtual-na.org and use the Meetings link (or the "To Find a Meeting" link on the homepage) to open the meeting list. From there you can look for online or phone meetings, then check the time zone and language before joining. The site exists specifically to bring Narcotics Anonymous meetings to people who can't attend local face-to-face meetings, so the meeting finder is the main tool you need.

Step-by-step: finding a meeting

  1. Open the site. Go to virtual-na.org. The homepage heading is "NA Meetings Online & by Phone."
  2. Go to the meeting list. Click Meetings in the navigation, or the "To Find a Meeting" link in the page text. Both lead to the online and phone meeting list.
  3. Pick a meeting. The list is provided through the BMLT (Basic Meeting List Toolbox) system, so entries typically show meeting details you can scan for format, day, and time.
  4. Check the practical details before joining — see the next section.
  5. Join at the listed time. Online meetings use a link; phone meetings use a dial-in number. Use whatever the specific meeting entry provides.

What to check before you join

Detail Why it matters
Time zone Meetings are listed for a worldwide audience. A time that looks convenient may be in a different zone than yours.
Language Virtual NA links to NA communities in multiple languages (the site lists Australia, Reuniões, Réunions, and встречи), so confirm the meeting's language.
Online vs. phone These are two different formats. Online meetings need an internet connection and a link; phone meetings need a dial-in number.
Meeting format Entries can differ in style, so read the listing rather than assuming.

If you can't find a suitable meeting

Use the How-To Information page linked from the homepage. It's there for people who want practical guidance on attending virtual meetings online or by phone — useful if you're new to this format or something about joining isn't working.

If you need help now

The site points to NA helplines around the world. If you have a drug problem and want to talk to someone, use the "Get Help Now" section and follow the link to find a helpline in your country.

Related pages on the site

  • About Virtual NA — background on the service
  • Contact Us — reach the people behind the site
  • Marathons — longer-format meeting events
  • NA Events — broader NA events
  • NA Global — links to NA communities in other regions and languages

The site is powered by The BMLT, which is why the meeting list behaves like a standard NA meeting finder rather than a custom directory.