Queens, New York NA Meetings

Narcotics Anonymous in Queens

Narcotics Anonymous is a free, peer-led fellowship open to anyone affected by drug use. Queens meetings fall under the Eastern New York Region’s Queens Area, and the borough runs one of the broadest format lineups in the city, in person and online.

• Format variety: open, closed, beginners, discussion, speaker, and step study meetings all run in Queens.
• Virtual meetings: confirmed available alongside in-person options.
• Cost: free, with no dues or membership fees.

How to Find a Meeting Near Queens

The finder above searches by proximity, so it also surfaces nearby meetings in Brooklyn and Manhattan, useful if a meeting near your work or transit line fits your schedule better than one near home. Queens’ own meeting list spans open and closed discussion meetings, beginner-friendly sessions, speaker meetings, and step study groups, with confirmed men’s meetings and virtual attendance.

For the local area helpline, call the Eastern New York Region at 718-962-6244. Spanish-language callers can reach Metro Hispana at 866-345-8862. See the full New York City overview for all five boroughs, or the New York state page to browse elsewhere in the state. Nearby: Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.

Overdose Trends Around Queens

Queens recorded the lowest borough-level overdose death rate in New York City in 2024, and one of the largest year-over-year improvements.

• 17.2 overdose deaths per 100,000 Queens residents in 2024, the lowest of the five boroughs, down from 24.9 in 2023, a decline of about 31% (NYC DOHMH/OCME, Epi Data Brief #150, October 2025)
• 319 overdose deaths among Queens residents in 2024, roughly 15% of the citywide total (NYC DOHMH/OCME, Epi Data Brief #150, October 2025)

See the New York City overview for the full citywide picture and national context.

Treatment and Medication Options Near Queens

Treatment options in Queens range from outpatient counseling to detox and residential care. Medications for opioid use disorder, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, are evidence-based and work alongside NA rather than against it.

Search FindTreatment.gov by ZIP code for a licensed provider near you, or call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357, free and confidential, 24/7.

Where to Get Naloxone Near Queens

Naloxone (Narcan) reverses an opioid overdose. Every pharmacy in New York State can dispense it under a statewide standing order, and it’s also sold over the counter.

• Free naloxone kits at participating Queens pharmacies and NYC Health’s community-based Opioid Overdose Prevention Programs, plus 24/7 public health vending machines (NYC Health)
• Insurance copay help of up to $40 through the state’s Naloxone Co-payment Assistance Program (NY State Department of Health)

New York’s 911 Good Samaritan Law protects both the caller and the person who overdosed from certain drug possession charges. Find a pickup location near you through the NYC Health naloxone finder.

Get Help Right Now

If you or someone near you is in immediate danger, call 911.

• 911 for a medical emergency, including a suspected overdose
• 988 or 1-888-692-9355 (NYC 988) for free, confidential crisis counseling, 24/7
• 1-800-662-4357 (SAMHSA National Helpline) for treatment referrals, 24/7
• 718-962-6244 for the Eastern New York Region NA helpline serving Queens

Every train line through Queens passes near an NA meeting somewhere along it, including stops on the elevated 7 line through the heart of the borough. Help is a call away wherever you’re starting from.

Common Questions About NA in Queens

Are there NA meetings in Queens?
Yes. Queens has one of the broadest meeting schedules in New York City, spanning several formats in person and online.

Are there beginner meetings in Queens?
Yes, beginner-friendly meetings are confirmed running in Queens.

Are there men’s meetings in Queens?
Yes, men’s meetings are confirmed running in Queens.

What’s the difference between an open and a closed meeting?
Open meetings welcome anyone, including family and friends who want to learn more. Closed meetings are for people who identify as having a drug problem.

Can family members attend an NA meeting?
Yes, at open meetings. Closed meetings are reserved for people with a substance use disorder.

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• Opioid Overdose: Signs and Treatment
• Opioid Addiction and Narcotic Abuse: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment