Concord, California NA Meetings

About NA Meetings in Concord

Concord has the largest Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meeting list in Contra Costa County, California. The city hosted 11 active meetings in seven formats as of July 2026.

It is the only city in the county with a confirmed beginners meeting. Narcotics Anonymous is free and peer-led. The meetings are open to anyone with a desire to stop using drugs. They do not require dues or fees and there is no membership requirement beyond the desire to stop using drugs.

Meetings in and around Concord are supported by the Contra Costa Area of Narcotics Anonymous (CCANA). This organization’s helpline is (925) 685-4357. The meeting finder above searches by proximity to the location you enter. When you enter an address in Concord nearby meetings may also be in the results, sorted by distance. In person attendance is the norm on Concord’s own list.

• NA area: Contra Costa Area of Narcotics Anonymous
• Meeting formats: Open, beginners, discussion, speaker, Basic Text, step study, women’s and children welcome
• Cost: Free, no dues or fees

How to Find a Meeting Near Concord

The meeting finder on this page searches by an address or ZIP code and returns meetings sorted by distance. This means it also reveals meetings just over the city line in Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Clayton and the unincorporated community of Bay Point.

Concord BART station puts much of downtown within walking distance when you do not have a car. A short drive north is Martinez, the county seat. This area is in range too. The finder extends the search as far as Pittsburg and the rest of the Contra Costa meeting list for anyone willing to travel further.

Concord’s list of NA meetings is also the most varied in the county. As of July 2026 the directory includes:

• Open meetings
• A beginner’s meeting
• Discussion and speaker formats
• Basic Text and step study
• A women’s meeting
• A meeting where children are welcome

That range means a newcomer, a parent bringing a child or someone who wants a meeting focused on the NA literature has a starting point in Concord rather than only a general discussion meeting.

Drug Use and Overdose in Contra Costa County

Concord does not publish a city overdose count. The most reliable figures available cover Contra Costa County and the country as a whole.

• 178 overdose deaths related to opioids occurred in Contra Costa County in 2023.
• Drug overdose is the leading cause of death for adults aged 25 to 54 in Contra Costa County.
• 69,973 drug overdose deaths in the United States in 2025, down almost 14% from 2024 and a third consecutive annual decline.

These are county and national figures. Overdose data is not published for Concord or for most Contra Costa cities.

Getting Treatment In and Around Concord

NA meetings provide you with peer support and not medical treatment. However, the two work together rather than compete against each other. For opioid use disorder methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone are the standards of care backed by years of research.

Many people in NA also use them as part of their care. Levels of care range from short-term supervised withdrawal management through outpatient counseling to residential programs with structured daily support.

The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) Narcotic Treatment Program directory doesn’t list licensed opioid treatment programs currently within Concord city limits. The nearest licensed programs are Harmonic Solutions on Ygnacio Valley Road in Walnut Creek, a short drive south, and BAART Programs on Sunset Lane in Antioch, further east.

Contra Costa Health also funds withdrawal management. The program provides roughly five days in a supervised setting with outpatient counseling, residential care and medication assisted treatment. The entry point for county-funded treatment is the Behavioral Health Access Line at (888) 678-7277, or 211.

Use FindTreatment.gov for a broader search of licensed treatment providers by location. The SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 is free, confidential and available 24/7.

Where to Get Naloxone Near Concord

Naloxone reverses an opioid overdose and is sold over the counter at pharmacies throughout California. This includes in Concord where you can get it without a prescription. It does not affect someone who has not taken opioids. This means it is safe to use if you’re unsure what triggered the overdose.

California’s CalRx branded naloxone dropped to $19 for a two-dose carton on January 1, 2026 and the state’s Naloxone Distribution Project had given away more than 7.6 million units through community organizations, first responders and local agencies as of December 2025.

Several free options are also available to Contra Costa County residents:

• Contra Costa Health Opioid Response Team
  https://www.cchealth.org/get-care/addiction-and-recovery-services/naloxone-narcan
  Free naloxone and training
• Contra Costa Health
  https://www.cchealth.org/
  Naloxone and fentanyl test strip by calling (925) 608-5350
• Contra Costa County Library: free naloxone is available at three county library branches
• Contra Costa MEDS Coalition:
  https://cccmedscoalition.org/naloxone-awareness/
  Free naloxone for county residents, also distributed through community vending machines
• County syringe service sites:
  Free naloxone; contact Contra Costa Health for the nearest location
• NEXT Distro
  https://nextdistro.org/cachoice
  Mails free naloxone anywhere in California
• CalRx
  https://calrx.ca.gov/get-naloxone/
  Order free naloxone directly from the state

California’s Good Samaritan law is found in the Health and Safety Code section 11376.5. This gives limited protection from prosecution for simple drug possession to someone who seeks emergency help during an overdose. Don’t hesitate to carry naloxone or use it to help someone else.

Crisis and Immediate Help

Concord has a robust meeting list. But there are times when a meeting is not the right resource. Use one of the lines below if you or someone near you needs help right now.

If you or someone near you needs help right now

Call 911 first for a suspected overdose or any medical emergency.

• 911 Call for a suspected overdose or medical emergency
• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline that you can call or text 24/7
• 1-800-662-4357 SAMHSA National Helpline that is free and confidential. The number is answered 24/7
• 1-888-678-7277 Contra Costa Behavioral Health Access Line is answered 24/7 and is the entry point for county substance use treatment
• (925) 685-4357 Contra Costa Area of Narcotics Anonymous helpline

Contra Costa County also runs crisis resources. The A3 (Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime) Miles Hall Crisis Call Center can be reached at 844-844-5544. The program provides 24-hour behavioral health crisis response. Never Use Alone can be reached at 877-696-1996. It is a peer-operated line for anyone who wants support while using so an overdose does not go unanswered.

NA Meetings in Concord Q&As

Are there NA meetings in Concord?

Yes. Concord has the largest local NA meeting list in Contra Costa County with 11 active meetings using seven formats. Use the finder above to see current meetings and locations.

Are there beginner or newcomer meetings near Concord?

Yes. Concord is the only city in Contra Costa County with a confirmed beginner meeting on the local list. This is based on the July 2026 snapshot. It is a good place to start if this is your first time reaching out to NA.

Are there women’s meetings in Concord?

Yes, Concord’s local list includes a women’s meeting. Use the finder above to see current times and locations.

Is NA religious?

No. Narcotics Anonymous is not affiliated with any religion, sect or denomination. Its program includes a spiritual dimension, meaning a focus on values, honesty and connection beyond yourself.

Does NA work alongside methadone or buprenorphine?

Yes. Many people in NA also take methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone as part of their treatment for opioid use disorder. These are evidence-based medications and NA meetings are peer support that complements medical care rather than replacing or opposing it.

About This Directory

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