The GSF is a resource for members and groups in their efforts to fulfil their primary purpose by providing an open forum to share Group challenges and
successes, discuss recovery-based topics, and hold workshops.
The GSF is intended to help groups better carry the message within their meetings by separating out the group support function from the “business” of
providing NA services. The GSF gives groups the opportunity to share problems they may be encountering and to seek solutions from each other, to talk about what’s working well, and to have informal workshops on topics of their choice while avoiding the distraction of discussions about complex services provided outside the group.
The GSF functions as a discussion-based gathering of the local NA community and may be an easier or less intimidating way for some members to get
introduced to service. The GSF is intended to be like a community or neighbourhood gathering, not another level of service.

Membership in the GSF is informal. It generally consists of the Facilitator, Treasurer, GSF Delegate and group representatives, as well as any other
interested members.