The Central Ohio Area Service Committee of Narcotics Anonymous (COASCNA) consists of NA members working together to serve the Central Ohio Area of Narcotics Anonymous (COANA). The Area Service Committee serves the groups and fellowship within COANA, but not to act as authority over COANA. Its primary function is to unify and aid groups within COANA by operating within its defined and implied responsibilities as directed by the fellowship, adhering to the Twelve Traditions and Twelve Concepts and striving to provide support for the following:
- To carry the message of recovery through COASCNA subcommittees such as Public Relations, Hospitals and Institutions, etc.
- To contribute to the growth of NA by supporting the service structure, the Region and World Services.
Every NA Group in the Central Ohio Area is strongly encouraged to be represented at ASC meetings through their Group Service Representative (GSR). COASCNA (Central Ohio Area Service Committee of Narcotics Anonymous). NA members share their voice in group conscience, GSRs share at Area, which is then shared at NA Regional and World Service Organizations. A group and its members have a voice throughout ALL of NA if you choose to use it. Meetings are open to all members, as well as, GSRs.
The Area Service Committee meets monthly. Meetings are open to all NA members and GSRS.
| Monthly ASC Meeting | |
| Date + Time | 3rd Sunday of every month at 2pm |
| Location | Lower Lights Ministries, 1066 Bellows Ave. Columbus 43223 |
| New Group Service Representatives (GSRs) and new members | Arrive 15 minutes early for a brief orientation. Please contact the Outreach Chair for more information. |
| Area Service Trusted Servants | |
| Chair | James G. |
| Vice Chair | Corey G. |
| Treasurer | Jennifer S. |
| Secretary | Lis R. |
| Vice Secretary | Open |
| Region Committee Member (RCM) | Lynette C-D |
| RCM Alternate | Open |
| Area Subcommittee/Committee Meetings | ||
| Sub | Contact | Info |
| Area Office | cbusofficeofna
@gmail.com |
1st Sunday of the month, 4pm (unless noted below) on Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/cop-vvjz-qwt?hs=122&authuser=0 |
| Outreach | Donnetta W., 614-425-4555 | 2nd Saturday of the month,1pm-3pm Parsons Library 1113 Parsons Ave 43206 |
| Hospitals & Institutions | Jennie S., 614-400-7975 | 1st Sunday of every month, 2pm Parsons Library 1113 Parsons Ave 43206 Dec 7 mtg is at Franklinton Branch – 1061 W Town St, Columbus, OH 43222 |
| Public Relations | Katherine M., 614-558-3784 | 1st Sunday of every month, 1pm Parsons Library 1113 Parsons Ave 43206 Dec 7 not meeting at library – contact Katherine for info. |
| Newsletter | Brooke S., 614-284-1858 | Contact Brooke for meeting dates/times. Zoom ID: 642 997 1209; Password: 9wErGH |
| Convention | Ben L. 614-580-5128 | Contact Ben L. |
| Activities | Open | No meeting |
| WSR | Open | No meeting |
Access the forms you need—whether you’re nominating a member for an Area position, submitting a check request, or completing a group form—and view Area Service Meeting Minutes, including subcommittee reports.
Area Service Committee Policies & Guidelines
Donations to Area Service
COASCNA offers electronic donation options to make it easier for NA members and groups to contribute. Please remember that our 7th Tradition states, “Every NA group ought to be fully self-supporting, declining outside contributions.” In keeping with this principle, we are unable to accept donations from non-addicts.
Members and groups may send contributions via PayPal to coascna.treasurer@gmail.com.
Anyone can create a PayPal account with a valid email address and linked checking account or credit card. Please be sure to include a note with your donation indicating which group or individual is sending the funds so it can be properly recorded.