THE H & I SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE CHATTANOOGA AREA SERVICE OF  NARCOTICS ANONYMOUSE COMMITTEE IS MADE UP OF VOLUNTEER MEMBERS FROM NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS IN THE AREA. PURPOSE THE  HOSPITALS  AND INSTITUTIONS SUBCOMMITTEE EXISTS TO  CARRY  THE  MESSAGE  OF  RECOVERY  FROM  ADDICTION TO RESIDENTS  OF  FACILITIES  WHO  ARE  RESTRICTED  FROM   FULL
ACCESS TO  REGULAR  NA  MEETINGS.  H & I  MEETINGS,  EXCEPT THOSE  IN   LONG TERM  FACILITIES,  ARE  INTENDED SIMPLY  TO INTRODUCE THOSE ATTENDING TO SOME OF THE BASICS OF THE NA PROGRAM.

Who is best suited to carry the NA message in an H&I meeting? In our experience, it is best for members to have 30 days clean before attending an H & I meeting, and 1 year clean before speaking at one. It is not important whether or not we have been in a similar facility ourselves. Anyone with a clear and consistent Narcotics Anonymous message who is willing to share is well suited for H & I work.