Invite people from other meetings to help you get the new meeting going. It helps to have several people present when newcomers show up. And be sure to post a sign at the new meeting location each week so that people can find your room easily. Let people know about the new meeting. Place announcements in counseling centers and hospitals.
Some local newspapers publish meeting notices at no charge.
As people see the announcements and hear about the meeting, they will come. After a few initial meetings, take a group conscience to choose a meeting format. Speakers share their experience, strength, and hope with the group. Depending on the length of the individual's story, the meeting may or may not include open sharing after the speaker has shared. This gives group members an opportunity to share their experience, strength, and hope on any subject of their recovery.