Banning, California NA Meetings

About NA Meetings in Banning

Narcotics Anonymous is a free, peer-led fellowship for anyone who wants to stop using drugs. Banning is served by the Southwest Area of NA, the same area covering Hemet, Murrieta, and Temecula. Meetings run both in person and online. Check the finder on this page for the current schedule.

Finding an NA Meeting in Banning

Banning sits in the San Gorgonio Pass, between Beaumont and Cabazon, and its own meetings include open and closed discussion formats, Basic Text, and step study. A virtual option is also available, which is useful if a drive isn’t realistic on a given day. For a fuller in-person schedule, Hemet is about 25 miles southwest and shares the same NA area.

• Open
• Closed
• Discussion
• Basic Text & Step Study
• Virtual

The Southwest Area helpline, 951-652-5326, can tell you what’s running this week. To browse other cities, see the California NA meetings page.

Drug Use and Overdose in Riverside County

Riverside County’s overdose numbers are tracked countywide rather than by city.

Treatment Options In and Near Banning

Riverside County’s nearest public substance use clinic to Banning is in the Hemet/San Jacinto area, about 25 miles southwest. For a countywide referral and assessment, call the RUHS Substance Use Prevention and Treatment CARES Line at 800-499-3008, or search FindTreatment.gov for licensed programs nearby. Medications such as methadone and buprenorphine are FDA-approved options that work alongside NA rather than against it.

Naloxone and Harm Reduction

Naloxone is available in California without a prescription, at about $19 for a CalRx-branded two-dose pack since January 2026. Inland Empire Harm Reduction, Riverside County’s syringe services program, can mail free naloxone and fentanyl test strips to Banning residents; call or text 951-446-0983 to request them.

California’s Good Samaritan law also offers some protection for someone who calls 911 to report an overdose.

Crisis and Immediate Help

Banning NA Meetings FAQ

Are there NA meetings in Banning?

Yes, including an online option, and the finder also shows a fuller schedule in nearby Hemet.

Are there virtual NA meetings for Banning?

Yes, Banning has a virtual meeting option alongside its in-person ones.

What if I want more meeting options near Banning?

Hemet, about 25 miles southwest, shares the same NA area and has a fuller schedule.

Are NA meetings free?

Yes, with no dues or membership fees.

Is NA religious?

No. NA is not affiliated with any religion, and open meetings welcome anyone curious about the program.

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