Alameda, California NA Meetings

Narcotics Anonymous in Alameda

Alameda sits in the East Bay Central Area of the Alameda County NA Tri-Area, alongside Oakland, with both in-person and virtual meetings available on the island.

• NA area: East Bay Central Area, Alameda County NA
• Meeting formats: open, Basic Text study, women’s, children welcome and virtual
• Virtual meetings: available

How to Find a Meeting Near Alameda

The finder above searches by proximity, not strictly by city line, so a meeting just over the estuary bridge in Oakland can show up as a genuinely close option. Alameda’s own meeting set includes an open meeting, a women’s meeting and a virtual option, along with a meeting that welcomes children.  For a wider range of formats, including beginner and LGBTQ+ meetings, Oakland is directly across the water, and Berkeley is a short drive north.

The Alameda County NA helpline, 510-444-4673, covers Alameda around the clock.  If you are browsing meetings elsewhere in the state, see the full California NA meetings directory.

Overdose Trends Around Alameda

Alameda County has seen a sharp rise in opioid-related overdose deaths in recent years, driven largely by fentanyl. In 2023, the county recorded 301 opioid-involved overdose deaths out of 309 total drug overdose deaths, an age-adjusted rate increase of 60.82 percent from 2022, according to the Alameda County Public Health Department.

For the fuller county picture, including trend detail and harm reduction resources, see the Oakland page.

Treatment and Medication Options Near Alameda

Treatment ranges from medical detox to inpatient, residential, and outpatient care, as well as medications for opioid use disorder, including methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone, which are the evidence-based standard alongside NA rather than a replacement for it.

Other ways to find the treatment you need are through SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov, which searches licensed providers by ZIP code, and the SAMHSA National Helpline, 1-800-662-4357,  which is available 24 hours a day.

See our guide to addiction treatment options for more detail on each level of care.

Where to Get Naloxone Near Alameda

Naloxone is available without an individual prescription anywhere in California, either furnished directly by a pharmacist or sold over the counter as Narcan or RiVive.

Alameda County Health also maintains public naloxone stand boxes across the county. They are mapped on its opioid treatment page.  Residents can also call 1-800-491-9099 for help locating the nearest one.

Get Help Right Now

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
• 1-800-662-4357 SAMHSA National Helpline, free and confidential, 24/7
• 1-800-491-9099 Alameda County ACCESS line, substance use and behavioral health screening, 24/7
• 510-444-4673 Alameda County NA helpline, 24/7

Common Questions About NA in Alameda

Are meetings in Alameda free?
Yes. NA has no dues or membership fees.

Are there virtual NA meetings near Alameda?
Yes, Alameda has at least one virtual meeting option, and the finder above can filter for it.

Are there women’s meetings near Alameda?
Yes, Alameda has a women’s meeting, and nearby Oakland and Berkeley have additional options.

Can family members attend a meeting?
Family and friends are welcome at open meetings. Closed meetings are for people with a substance use disorder.

Is NA religious?
NA is a spiritual program, not a religious one. It does not require belief in any specific religion, and the concept of a higher power is left to each person to define.

About This Directory

Narcotics.com is an independent resource and is not affiliated with Narcotics Anonymous World Services, Inc. Meeting information is compiled to help people find local support; confirm times and locations through the group or the Alameda County NA helpline before you go.

Narcotics.com may be compensated for some links or featured resources on this site. This never affects the meeting information above or which resources we describe.

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