CLEARLAKE – The Lake County Area of Narcotics Anonymous is pleased to announce that they are hosting the inaugural Community Meeting from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sept. 25, at the Best Western El Grande hotel at 15135 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake.

The community meeting is an opportunity for professionals to learn more about Narcotics Anonymous and how they help addicts recover from the disease of addiction.

While the afternoon will be geared for professionals who work with addicts, this presentation is open to anyone who would like to learn more about what NA does in the community.

This presentation will include a “fishbowl” meeting, where participants can observe a “real-world” view of the inside of a Narcotics Anonymous meeting. Light refreshments will be served.

Narcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit group of men and women who meet regularly to help each other stay clean by sharing their experience, strength, and hope.

NA is composed of individuals from all walks of life. They are an anonymous fellowship, so addicts who seek recovery may be confident that their anonymity will be protected.

The group's primary purpose is to “carry the message to the addict who still suffers.”

Lake County Narcotics Anonymous hosts meetings regularly throughout the area and operates a helpline to assist those who want to stop using. The helpline number is 707-262-0132.

Further information can also be obtained on the Internet by visiting www.lakecountyna.org .