Long Beach, California NA Meetings

About NA Meetings in Long Beach

Narcotics Anonymous is a free, peer-led fellowship for anyone who wants to stop using drugs. There are no fees, and the only requirement to attend is a desire to stop. Long Beach is served by the Bay Cities Area of NA, part of the Southern California Region, and it has one of the largest meeting schedules in the South Bay, in a wide range of formats. Most meetings are in person, and the finder above also lists virtual meetings.

• NA area: Bay Cities Area (Southern California Region)
• Meeting formats: open, closed, discussion, speaker, candlelight, Basic Text and step study, and virtual
• Cost: always free; groups accept voluntary contributions only

Finding an NA Meeting in Long Beach

The finder above shows meetings closest to the location you enter, not only those inside Long Beach. The nearest group might be in Signal Hill, Carson, Lakewood, or Wilmington, all a short drive away in the South Bay and harbor area.

Meetings in and around Long Beach come in several formats:

• Open meetings, which anyone may attend, and closed meetings for people who use drugs or think they might have a problem.
• Discussion, speaker, and candlelight meetings.
• Basic Text and step study groups.
• Virtual meetings you can join online.

For help by phone, the Bay Cities Area helpline is 310-372-9666, and the Southern California Region runs a 24-hour line at 1-800-863-2962 (in Spanish, 1-888-622-4672). For nearby options, see the Redondo Beach page, the countywide Los Angeles page, or the full California directory.

Drug Use and Overdose in Long Beach

Long Beach runs its own city health department, so it reports overdose data specific to the city, and the recent trend has been sharply downward. The figures below describe the United States and the city of Long Beach.

• 69,973 drug overdose deaths in the United States in 2025, down about 14 percent from 2024 and the third straight annual decline. CDC, National Center for Health Statistics, provisional 2025.
• Fentanyl-related overdose deaths among Long Beach residents fell 39 percent from 2023 to 2024, part of a broad decline seen in cities across the country. City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, preliminary 2024 data, 2026.
• About 224 Long Beach residents died of fentanyl-involved overdoses from 2022 through 2024, with nearly half concentrated in four ZIP codes on the city’s west and central sides. City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, 2026.

Figures are national and city-level. Long Beach is one of the few California cities with its own health department and locally reported overdose data.

The steep local decline is encouraging, and fentanyl remains present across the drug supply. Carrying naloxone and knowing the signs of an overdose stay worthwhile for anyone affected by drug use.

Treatment Options In and Near Long Beach

NA works well alongside professional treatment, and many people use both. Care is usually organized in levels: medically supervised detox for withdrawal, residential or inpatient programs, and outpatient care that lets you live at home while attending sessions. A clinician can help you decide which level fits.

For opioid use disorder, medications for opioid use disorder (methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone) are the evidence-based standard of care, supported by SAMHSA and the National Institute on Drug Abuse. They complement NA rather than replace it, and attending meetings while taking a prescribed medication is fully consistent with recovery.

To find local programs, search by ZIP code at FindTreatment.gov or call the free SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357, available 24 hours a day. Los Angeles County residents can also reach the county Substance Abuse Service Helpline at 1-844-804-7500 for no-cost treatment referrals. For emergency care, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center operates a major hospital and emergency department in the city.

Naloxone and Harm Reduction

Naloxone reverses an opioid overdose and is safe to give even if you are not sure opioids are involved. In Long Beach it is available several ways:

• Pharmacies: naloxone nasal spray (Narcan and generic versions) is sold over the counter, with no prescription needed.
• Long Beach Health Department: free naloxone, along with fentanyl and xylazine test strips, is available to residents through the city’s harm reduction program by request.
• Free state supply: California’s Naloxone Distribution Project provides free naloxone through community organizations, and RecoverLA.org lists additional pickup options.

California’s Good Samaritan protections shield a person who acts in good faith to help during an overdose, so in an emergency the priority is to call 911 and give naloxone if you have it.

Crisis and Immediate Help

For a suspected overdose or any medical emergency, call 911 first.

• 911 suspected overdose or medical emergency
• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text, 24/7
• 1-844-804-7500 Los Angeles County Substance Abuse Service Helpline, 24/7, English and Spanish
• 1-800-662-4357 SAMHSA National Helpline, free and confidential, 24/7
• 310-372-9666 Bay Cities Area NA helpline (regional line: 1-800-863-2962)

Long Beach NA Meetings FAQ

Are there NA meetings in Long Beach?

Yes. Long Beach has one of the largest NA schedules in the South Bay, in a wide range of formats, with more groups nearby in Signal Hill, Carson, and the surrounding harbor communities.

Are NA meetings free?

Yes. Narcotics Anonymous never charges dues or fees. Groups pass a basket for voluntary contributions to cover expenses like rent and literature, but you are never required to give.

Does NA work alongside methadone or buprenorphine?

Yes. NA is compatible with medications for opioid use disorder. Taking a prescribed medication such as methadone or buprenorphine while attending meetings is consistent with recovery, and many members do both.

What is the difference between an open and a closed meeting?

Open meetings welcome anyone, including family members and people who are simply curious about NA. Closed meetings are reserved for people who use drugs or think they might have a problem. Both appear in the finder above.

Are there virtual NA meetings near Long Beach?

Yes. Virtual meetings are part of the local schedule and appear in the finder above. They are useful if you cannot travel or would rather start from home.

About This Directory

Narcotics.com is an independent resource and is not affiliated with Narcotics Anonymous World Services, Inc. Meeting details can change, so confirm times and locations with the group or the area helpline before you go. Narcotics.com may be compensated for some links or featured resources on the site, which does not affect the meeting information provided here.

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