HI and welcome
So glad you found us and thank you for reaching out with your question
Most of our 12 step groups have a "non-organizational structure" which many folks do not really understand but.... By the Grace of God --it has worked for us for 75 + years
What I might suggest is that you ask the group for ideas..
What I've done is to go in with a couple meditational books and gave them a choice..
We read on whatever day it was & then have about 10-15 minutes of open dialog or discussion and then quiet reflection. However.. often if they are real new to recovery you might find that 15 or even 5 or 10 minutes of quiet reflection is really too much for them. Therefore you may want to be a bit flexible.. Start with just a few minutes and slowly extend it.
Has anyone suggested to you to possibly browse thru the NA or the AA book? You might also call a central office in your area[listed in the phone book] and pick up some literature that may give you some ideas...
In each area..[speaking for the AA community] there are trusted servants that would be very helpful for you at the District level. These folks can be found thru the central office as well. For example there is an individual that deals primarily with the professional community, another one that provides the literature for the area, another facilitates getting meetings into the jails and treatment centers, etc,.
I hope this helps and I hope you come back in here to let us know how it goes and just to chat with us and let us get to know you and visa versa.
Thank you again for reaching out
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