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. The facilitator usually begins the sharing. The group may elect to read a portion of the material out loud before open sharing. After the first meeting or two, it's best to reach a consensus on the structure of the new meeting.