HCC Lab NA Meeting- Community Agency Meeting Reflection

HCC Lab NA Meeting- Community Agency Meeting Reflection 1. Student Name and Community Agency Name: Community Agency: Belmont United Methodist Church (Nashville)2. Name, purpose, mission and history of the organization I attended a Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meeting at Belmont United Methodist Church in Nashville. The NA's goal is to create a secure and encouraging space where people suffering from drug addiction may tell their stories and get mutual support. Driven by the idea that one person with an addiction aiding another is essential to rehabilitation, the organization's mission is to assist people in quitting drugs and keeping a drug-free lifestyle. Founded in 1953, NA has evolved into a worldwide fellowship for those conquering addiction (Welcome to Belmont UMC, n.d.). It is inspired by the 12-step method of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), which has long experience supporting people in keeping sober.3. Financial support or source of funding of organization Narcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit that relies on member donations and recovery material sales. Attendance is free, and donations fund meeting place rent, literature, and other expenditures (Belmont United Methodist Church, n.d.). NA...