How to Find a Narcotics Anonymous Meeting in the Free State Region

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You can find a Free State Region Narcotics Anonymous meeting through freestatena.org, which lists live, online, and hybrid meetings across Maryland and Delaware. The site offers several ways to search: a full meeting list, a map search, dedicated online meeting pages, and a printable regional meeting list. If you are unsure where to start, the "Need a Meeting?" section on the homepage links to all of these options.

Ways to Find a Meeting

The Free State Region site provides multiple entry points depending on how you prefer to search:

  • All Free State Meetings – A complete list covering temporarily closed, online, and live meetings. You can access it directly at https://freestatena.org/all-meetings.
  • Online Meetings – A dedicated page for meetings held entirely online.
  • Live & Hybrid Meetings – For in-person meetings and those that combine in-person and online attendance.
  • Map Search – Use the map tool to find meetings by location.
  • Print Regional Meeting List – Download and print a physical copy of the regional meeting list.

If you prefer to browse by area, the site also links to individual Areas within the Free State Region, so you can check meetings specific to your county or local service area.

Checking Meetings in Your Area

To narrow down meetings near you:

  1. Go to https://freestatena.org/all-meetings for the full regional list.
  2. Use the map search if you want to see meetings by geographic location.
  3. Select your Area from the regional links if you know which part of Maryland or Delaware you are in.

The site notes that meetings may be temporarily closed, online, or live, so it is worth checking the current status before attending in person.

Updating or Changing a Meeting

If you are a member involved in service and need to update meeting information, the site provides a form for changing, adding, or deleting a meeting. You can also request a meeting update directly at https://freestatena.org/meeting-update. This is useful for group secretaries or area service representatives who maintain local meeting schedules.

Other Ways to Connect

  • Helpline – If you think you might have a drug problem, the site lists a helpline at 1-800-317-3222.
  • Regional Convention – Information about the Free State Regional Convention is available on the site.
  • Events – The site posts information about events within the region, service opportunities, and links to Areas.
  • Volunteer Opportunities – The region lists service positions such as Website Coordinator (four years clean requirement) and Phoneline Administrator (two years clean requirement). To volunteer, you can attend a Regional Subcommittee Meeting or contact the region by email.

What to Expect at a Meeting

Narcotics Anonymous meetings are gatherings of recovering addicts who meet regularly for the purpose of recovery from the disease of addiction. The Free State Region describes its message as one of hope and the promise of freedom: any addict can stop using drugs, lose the desire to use, and find a new way to live. Meetings are open to anyone who thinks they may have a drug problem.