Family Resources

ByJeff Spencer

Family Resources

Narcotics Anonymous has no opinion on outside issues, and does not endorse any of these organizations. They are provided to make it easier to get answers to your questions that we might not be able to answer.

Naranon Family Groups

Nar-anon Minnesota – Nar-Anon is an anonymous fellowship that is open to anyone concerned about the addiction problem of another person.  Membership is free.  What is heard at meetings always remains confidential and anonymous.

United Way 211 – Online Contact Directory – Call 211 for information and referral to over 2,400 community agencies in the metro area. This hotline provides a link to services such as crisis intervention, economic and housing assistance, medical clinics, food shelves, volunteer activities, educational and recreational programs and support groups.

Substance Use in Minnesota : Community Resources – A list of resources

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