Citrus Heights, California NA Meetings

Narcotics Anonymous in Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights carries the largest local meeting list of any Sacramento County suburb in this directory. It has five active meetings which are offered across four formats as of the site’s July 2026 meeting snapshot. That list leans toward open discussion meetings and toward groups that study the Basic Text and the steps. Children are even welcome at some.

Narcotics Anonymous is a free and peer-led organization, and the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. NA does not require you to pay dues, fees or fill out an application to attend. The American River Area of Narcotics Anonymous supports meetings in and around Citrus Heights. This Sacramento-area fellowship has a 24-hour helpline at 1-800-600-4673. Most groups meet in person; however, the wider Sacramento area list also includes online options.

• NA area: American River Area of Narcotics Anonymous, helpline 1-800-600-4673
• Meeting formats nearby: open, discussion, Basic Text and step study, children welcome at some groups
• Cost: free, no dues or fees

Meetings In and Around Citrus Heights

The finder above searches by proximity and returns meetings within a radius of whichever address or ZIP code you enter. So, a search from Citrus Heights brings back groups meeting in the city along with groups in the communities next to it. This often works for most people because on any given evening the meeting that fits your schedule may be a few minutes over the city line.

You can expect results from Orangevale, Fair Oaks, Antelope and North Highlands. As well as from Roseville just across the Placer County line, and  Carmichael to the southwest. If you are looking for a broader list, Sacramento is within reach as well, and the California state page covers the rest of the state.

What runs in and around Citrus Heights breaks down like this:

• Meetings marked open, which anyone may attend, including family members and people who are still deciding whether NA fits
• Discussion meetings, where members share on a topic instead of listening to one speaker
• Groups that read and work through the Basic Text and the twelve steps together
• Some groups where children are welcome, which matters when childcare is the reason a person has not gone yet

The finder above will uncover days, times, and addresses for area meetings. It’s a good idea to confirm before you go because some details may change. The American River Area helpline at 1-800-600-4673 (1-800-600-HOPE) is answered 24 hours a day if you would rather speak to a person. If you would rather text, just send them your ZIP code and they will send you details about meetings in your area.

The Overdose Picture in Sacramento County

Sacramento County’s fentanyl figures have fallen two years running, and the county has kept the work visible locally. It held its Fentanyl Awareness and Action Summit at the Citrus Heights Community Center in May 2026.

The figures below describe the county and the country, not Citrus Heights on its own.

• A 30 percent decrease in fentanyl-related deaths in Sacramento County in 2025. Sacramento County, published 29 April 2026.
• About 280 fentanyl-related deaths in Sacramento County in 2024, down about 31 percent from 2023. Sacramento County Coroner’s Office, provisional data, reported September 2025.
• 69,973 drug overdose deaths in the United States in 2025, down almost 14 percent from 81,313 in 2024 and a third straight annual decline. CDC, National Center for Health Statistics, provisional data, released May 2026.

These figures reflect county- and national-level figures because data for Sacramento County suburbs are not available. If you want further details on county numbers, look at the  Sacramento city page

Treatment and Medication Options Near Citrus Heights

Several levels of care are offered near Citrus Heights. Keep in mind that recovery is often not linear, so someone may move between levels as their needs change.

Treatment options include outpatient counseling and intensive outpatient programs that let a person keep living at home and keep working. As well as withdrawal management, often called detox, which offers medically supervised support through the first days after someone stops using, and residential programs that add 24-hour structure for people who need it.

For those struggling with opioid use disorder, SAMHSA recommends as the standard of care the use of medications such as methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone. They help to curb cravings and prevent overdose and work in conjunction with NA, not as a replacement. Deciding whether to use MOUD is a decision you make with a provider, based on your unique needs.

In Citrus Heights itself, WellSpace Health operates the Sunrise Community Health Center at 7777 Sunrise Blvd, Suite 2500. It is a nonprofit community health center network whose regional programs include outpatient treatment, medication-assisted treatment and withdrawal management. You can reach its main line at (916) 737-5555.

No methadone clinic is licensed in Citrus Heights itself. The nearest one is Aegis Treatment Centers at 1133 Coloma Way in Roseville, which appears in the state’s licensed narcotic treatment program directory. Buprenorphine is prescribed more widely, including in primary care, often making it available closer to home than a daily dosing clinic.

For a wider search, FindTreatment.gov lists licensed programs by ZIP code, including 95610 and 95621. Another option is the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357. It is free, confidential and available  24/7.

Locally, the Sacramento County Behavioral Health Services Screening and Coordination handles access to publicly funded treatment at (916) 875-1055 or toll-free (888) 881-4881. It is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Naloxone Access in Sacramento County

If you use drugs, someone in your household does or you work where an overdose could happen, having naloxone, the medication that reverses an opioid overdose available can mean the difference between life and death.

If you find a person unresponsive, call 911 first, give naloxone if you have it and stay with them until help arrives. Keep in mind that giving naloxone, even when the substances involved in the overdose are unknown, is safe and will not cause any harm.

California Health and Safety Code section 11376.5 gives limited protection from prosecution for simple drug possession to a person who seeks emergency help at an overdose.

Naloxone is also sold over the counter in California pharmacies. Office of the Governor of California, 19 December 2025.

• Sacramento County: free naloxone by calling (916) 875-2050 or through SaferSacramento.com.
• Sacramento County Opioid Coalition: a free naloxone order form for pickup, plus an interactive map of free naloxone and NaloxBox locations across the county.
• Harm Reduction Services: a Sacramento nonprofit whose syringe service program runs Monday through Friday from noon to 6 pm, distributes naloxone and makes treatment referrals, with a mobile outreach unit as well.

Emergency and Crisis Contacts

A suspected overdose is a medical emergency, and so is a mental health crisis. If you are not sure which one you are looking at, call anyway and let the responder sort it out.

If you or someone near you needs help right now

• 911 for a suspected overdose or any medical emergency
• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text, 24/7
• SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-662-4357, free and confidential, 24/7
• Sacramento County Behavioral Health Screening and Coordination (916) 875-1055 or toll-free (888) 881-4881, open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• NA helpline 1-800-600-4673 (1-800-600-HOPE), answered 24 hours a day

 Questions and Answers About NA in Citrus Heights

Are there NA meetings in Citrus Heights?

Yes. This directory lists five active NA meetings in Citrus Heights across four formats, based on the site’s July 2026 meeting snapshot. This is the largest local list of any Sacramento County suburb here. You can use the finder to check which days, times and locations are holding meetings.

Can I bring my children to a meeting?

At some Citrus Heights meetings, yes. “Children welcome” is one of the formats recorded for the local list. This means the group has said a child may come with a parent or guardian. Be aware that this doesn’t apply to every meeting, so check the listing in the finder above or call the American River Area helpline at 1-800-600-4673 before you make the trip.

Are there young people’s meetings near Citrus Heights?

Yes, one is listed nearby in North Highlands. Although none are listed inside Citrus Heights itself, that doesn’t mean none exist, because groups start and change formats. Any open meeting in the local list will welcome a younger member in the meantime.

Do I have to stop using before I go to a meeting?

No. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using, and that desire is enough to walk in the door. Nobody is tested and nobody is turned away for having used. Members do ask that you not disrupt the meeting, so if you are too impaired to take part, come to the next one.

Does NA work alongside Medication for Opioid Use Disorder, including methadone or buprenorphine?

Yes, in fact, many people use MOUD along with added support from NA. Because individual members may have their own views on the use of medication treatment, you can call the helpline to ask about particular meetings or try different ones until you find one you feel comfortable in. Keep in mind that changing your medication regimen in any way should be a decision you make with your provider, not something to discuss at a meeting.

About This Directory

Narcotics.com is an independent resource and is not affiliated with Narcotics Anonymous World Services, Inc. Meeting information here is compiled from public listings and area service sources. Groups change days, times, and locations, so confirm a meeting before you travel.

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

Related Pages

• Narcotics Anonymous: how the fellowship works
• What to know before your first NA meeting
• Naloxone: what it does and how to use it
• Medication assisted treatment