Chino, California NA Meetings

Narcotics Anonymous in Chino

Chino has one Narcotics Anonymous (NA) group that operates as a closed meeting. The group works through the basic text and the steps. The difference between an open and a closed meeting is important and maybe more important here than it would be in a city with dozens of meetings.

Open meetings welcome anyone, including family members and those who are curious about how the program works. Closed meetings are for people who think they have a drug problem and need support in their recovery.

NA is a free fellowship meeting run by your peers. No professionals or clinicians are responsible during the meetings. Chino is in the Inland Empire West area of the Southern California Region of Narcotics Anonymous. This area covers Chino Hills, Claremont, Montclair, Ontario, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga and Upland.

• NA area: Inland Empire West Area is in the Southern California Region of Narcotics Anonymous. Helpline at (909) 622-4274 is answered 24 hours including the phone line answered by volunteers who speak Spanish at (888) 622-4672.
• Meeting formats recorded in Chino: Closed, Basic Text and step study.
• Cost: Nothing. NA has no dues or fees. Groups pass a basket to cover rent and literature, and nobody is turned away for putting nothing in it.

How to Find a Meeting Near Chino

The finder at the top of this page searches for NA meetings by distance rather than searching within city limits. A Chino address reveals results that are genuinely closest, no matter what city they are located in.

This can mean the rest of the Inland Empire West schedule. You can find meetings in Montclair and Ontario a few minutes east, Chino Hills to the south, Pomona just over the city line in Los Angeles County and Rancho Cucamonga at the Northern end of the same area.

Chino is several miles long north and south. The initial address you use to start your search will make a difference in the results returned. On the north side of the city, the Montclair and Ontario listings are closer while addresses towards Chino Hills will result in a different set of meetings.

Our California NA meetings page will show meetings in other locations throughout the state. The group meeting in Chino is a closed Basic Text and step study meeting. These meetings use passages from the Narcotics Anonymous book or focus on a step and then open the floor to discussion.

When it’s your first meeting, you can expect reading and conversation rather than a lecture. You also don’t have to speak. Sometimes open, discussion and speaker meetings are easier when it’s your first meeting. You can find those in other areas around Chino.

Call the Inland Empire West area helpline at 909-622-4274 to speak with a person rather than scroll through a list. The phone number is answered 24/7 and another line is answered by a volunteer who speaks Spanish at 888-622-4672.

Online meetings are an option when in person meetings don’t fit your schedule. You’ll find a list of online meetings in the finder and our guide to Narcotics Anonymous online meetings will explain how these work. There are no online meeting options in Chino.

Overdose Trends Around Chino

No overdose figure is published for Chino by itself, so the two below describe California and San Bernardino County. Both are moving down.

• 10,061 overdose deaths in California in the 12 months ending September 2024. This is down roughly 20% from a peak of about 12,593 in the 12 months ending August 2023.
• 278 deaths related to fentanyl in San Bernardino County in 2024, down from 436 in 2023.  

These are statewide and county figures. Overdose data is not published for Chino. The fuller county picture, including the drug-induced death rate is on our San Bernardino NA meetings page.

Treatment and Medication Options Near Chino

Peer support is not always enough to begin your recovery journey from substance use disorders. Clinical treatment can include medically supervised withdrawal, residential programs, intensive outpatient treatment, and standard outpatient care.

Clinical treatment and NA meetings are complementary and work well alongside each other. Medication assisted treatment is also a standard of care for opioid use disorder. These medications can include methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone. NA does not take a position on your medical care but not all NA meetings treat prescription medications the same.

Our patient pages on medication assisted treatment and inpatient and outpatient options cover what each level of care involves. Aegis Treatment Centers is just east of Chino in Ontario. This is the closest opioid treatment program on the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health opioid initiative list. You can reach them by dialing 909-986-4550.

The county’s Inland Empire Substance Abuse Treatment line at 909-294-3813 also provides support. They have an after-hours line at 800-472-2376. The 211 San Bernardino County refers callers to detoxification, treatment and prevention providers.

The FindTreatment.gov database allows you to search by ZIP code and compare programs. The SAMHSA National helpline at 1-800-662-4357 is free, confidential and answered 24/7.

Additionally, California’s CA Bridge Connect line at 1-800-944-1807 connects callers to opioid treatment available on the same day. You can also text 833-308-0 461 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is a weekday business and not a crisis line.

Where to Get Naloxone Near Chino

Nobody in Chino needs a prescription or an appointment to get naloxone. Pharmacies sell the nasal spray over the counter throughout the state and the state’s CalRx two-pack goes for $19.  Inland Empire Harm Reduction can be reached at (951) 364-5311 and supplies naloxone and overdose response training free of charge to people in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.

California Civil Code section 1714.22 provides liability protection connected to naloxone distribution and administration. Our Ontario NA meetings page covers West End naloxone access in more detail. Our guide to saving a life with naloxone walks you through how to use it.

Get Help Right Now

Call 911 first when someone near you is unresponsive or you think an overdose is happening.  The lines below cover crisis response, treatment referrals, and information about NA.

Emergency and helpline numbers

• 911 Call for a suspected overdose or medical emergency.
• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can be called or texted 24/7.
• (800) 398-0018 or text (909) 420-0560 for the San Bernardino County Community Crisis Response Team available 24/7 in English and Spanish.
• (888) 743-1478 is the San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Helpline.
• (800) 968-2636 is the San Bernardino County Substance Use Disorder Helpline for  the Screening, Assessment and Referral Center.
• 1-800-662-4357  is the free and confidential SAMHSA National Helpline available 24/7.
• (909) 622-4274 Inland Empire West Area of NA is available 24-hour helpline. They also offer a phoneline answered by volunteers who speak Spanish at (888) 622-4672.

Common Questions About NA in Chino

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

Open meetings are for anyone who wants to attend, including family members, friends, students and people who are curious about the program. Closed meetings are for people who think they may have a problem with drugs. This allows members to speak plainly about their use. Nobody checks credentials at the door. A closed meeting asks you are there for yourself.

Are there NA meetings in Chino?

Yes there is one active NA group in the city. It is a closed Basic Text and step study meeting. Because the finder searches by distance, a Chino search also returns the closest meetings in Montclair, Ontario, Chino Hills and Pomona. This is where most of the choice of days and formats are located.

What if there is no meeting in Chino today?

Widen the radius in the finder. The Inland Empire West Area covers a ring of cities within a short drive of Chino, and something is usually running somewhere in it. The area helpline, (909) 622-4274, is answered 24 hours and can point you to the nearest meeting, and online meetings are available when getting there is not practical.

Is NA a religious program?

No. NA is not tied to any religion or denomination, and it does not ask members to adopt a set of beliefs. It does use the language of a higher power, which members are free to define for themselves, and people who are atheist or agnostic take part. Our explainer on the 12 steps of Narcotics Anonymous goes through how that works in practice.

Can a family member attend an NA meeting?

At an open meeting, yes, and many people bring a partner or a parent to a first one. Closed meetings, including the group recorded in Chino, are limited to people who think they may have a problem with drugs, so a family member would look for an open meeting nearby instead. Family-focused support groups meet separately and are a better fit for ongoing support.

About This Directory

Narcotics.com is an independent resource and is not affiliated with Narcotics Anonymous World Services, Inc. Meeting information is compiled from public schedules and can change without notice, so confirm details with the group or the area helpline before you travel.

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