Nar-Anon Family Groups - Long Island & NY
Support for families and friends affected by someone's drug addiction. You are not alone.
About Nar-Anon Family Groups
Nar-Anon is a worldwide organization for families and friends of those struggling with drug addiction. Members share their experiences, strength, and hope to help each other cope with the impact of addiction on their lives. Like Al-Anon, Nar-Anon follows the 12-step recovery model.
Who Can Attend?
Anyone whose life has been affected by someone else's addiction to drugs - parents, spouses, siblings, children, partners, or friends. You don't need to prove the severity of the addiction or that your loved one is actively using.
Find Nar-Anon Meetings
New York Metro Region
Find Nar-Anon meetings throughout Long Island, Nassau County, and Suffolk County using the official meeting locator.
Find Meetings Near YouVirtual Meetings
Can't attend in person? Nar-Anon offers virtual meetings via phone and online platforms available daily.
Join Virtual MeetingsWhat to Expect at Nar-Anon
Meeting Format
Nar-Anon meetings typically last 60-90 minutes and follow this structure:
- • Opening with the Serenity Prayer
- • Reading of Nar-Anon literature
- • Members share their experiences (optional)
- • Discussion of recovery principles
- • Closing with group prayers or affirmations
All sharing is confidential and anonymous
What You'll Gain
- • Understanding that you didn't cause the addiction
- • Tools to cope with stress and anxiety
- • Healthy boundary-setting skills
- • Support from people who truly understand
- • Hope and healing for yourself
- • Ways to support recovery without enabling
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about our 24/7 crisis helpline and addiction support services.
Still have questions? Our crisis counselors are available 24/7.
Call 631-762-3763