Outreach|CSANA ASC

What is Outreach?

The main purpose of outreach is to help overcome the isolation that hinders the growth and survival of our groups. The focus tends to be on groups that are
geographically isolated, but may also include assistance to groups isolated by such things as personal choice, language, cultural differences, or location within
a locked facility not served by a Hospitals and Institutions Committee. While the main emphasis of this material is on outreach efforts that are aimed at bringing
geographically isolated NA members into the larger community, outreach committees are not limited to those activities. What outreach does should depend upon local needs.

Outreach efforts can range from supporting groups that are far away to informing members that local groups are in need of support. This can be done simply through meeting attendance and sharing recovery. Outreach committees work closely with H&I and Public Information committees because each type of service has some areas of overlap. Just like H&I and PI committees, outreach committees organize and/or participate in workshops and learning days. In urban centers, outreach efforts may involve attendance at groups that have not participated in the service structure for some time. In some cases, these groups may have withdrawn their involvement because of resentments. More often, it is because the group lacks members willing and/or qualified to represent the group in the service structure. Members engaging in outreach to such isolated groups can promote re-involvement through direct, open discussion of concerns. This can also recreate enthusiasm for service work within the group. Some groups may not want their isolation ended, and this decision should be respected.

Outreach subcommittee meetings have started - see the events calendar

Become a part of this important subcommittee and contact our Outreach Chair at csanaoutreach@gmail.com