Glendale, California NA Meetings

About NA Meetings in Glendale

For residents of Glendale who want to stop using drugs, NA offers free, peer-led support that is open to anyone. Glendale, one of the largest Armenian communities in the United States, is located in the San Fernando Valley area of NA. What sets this city’s schedule apart from others is language, as both regular NA meetings run in Armenian.

• NA area: San Fernando Valley Area, Southern California Region
• Languages: Armenian-language meetings in the city, English meetings nearby
• Meeting type: the two Glendale groups are closed meetings

Finding an NA Meeting in Glendale

As of September 2026, the two NA meetings in Glendale are in Armenian and meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, downtown on Vine Street. These meetings are closed, which means that they are for people who use drugs or think that they might have a problem. If you are a friend or family member who would like to understand the program, an open meeting is what you are looking for.

Rather than stopping at the city line, the finder searches outward by distance. If you need an open English-language meeting, they run daily and are within a short drive. You can find meetings in Burbank, which is immediately to the west; Pasadena holds a substantial schedule of its own and is to the east and Los Angeles carries the largest schedule in the county across every format.

If you are interested in what other cities are offering, check out the California directory, which covers the rest of the state.

If you are interested in speaking with someone directly, call the San Fernando Valley Area helpline at (818) 997-3822. Other options include the Southern California Region, which runs a 24-hour line at 1-800-863-2962 and a Spanish-language line at 1-888-622-4672.

Drug Use and Overdose in the San Fernando Valley

Los Angeles County publishes overdose data by service planning area, and Glendale falls inside the San Fernando Valley region. That region stands out in the most recent data.

• The accidental overdose death rate fell between 2024 and 2025 in every Los Angeles County service planning area except the San Fernando Valley, which is the region covering Glendale. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Data Report: Drug Overdoses in Los Angeles County, June 2026.
• In 2025, there were 2,298 accidental drug overdoses and poisoning deaths in the county. This number is down 6 percent year on year and is nearly a 30 percent drop from the 2022 peak. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, June 2026.

These figures are regional and county-level. In a population this size, city-level overdose data is generally suppressed. 

You can find more county specific figures on the California directory.

Treatment Options In and Near Glendale

Keep in mind that NA works well alongside clinical treatment; it is not a replacement. Treatment options run from outpatient counseling through intensive outpatient and residential care to medically supervised withdrawal. Medication assisted treatment, including methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone are evidenced-based medications used to treat OUD and are fully compatible with attending NA meetings.

If you are in need of county-funded care, the fastest way is through the Substance Abuse Service Helpline at 1-844-804-7500. It is open 24 hours, screens callers and refers them into the provider network. Treatment is available in California and is free to eligible residents, regardless of immigration status.  In a city where many residents speak Armenian or Spanish at home, it offers translation services that matter.

You can easily find treatment options throughout Glendale, Burbank and the wider San Fernando Valley. You can also search by ZIP at FindTreatment.gov or call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357.

Naloxone and Harm Reduction

Naloxone, the medication that reverses an opioid overdose, is available in California without a prescription. You can get it over the counter at pharmacies or free through the state Naloxone Distribution Project or the LA County-run self-service kiosks, which also offer fentanyl test strips at no cost. The state also distributes it free to clinics, community organizations and first responders.

Another important harm reduction measure in California is its Good Samaritan law, which protects people who call 911 during an overdose from certain possession charges. Calling for help is always the right thing to do.

Crisis and Immediate Help

NA meetings help over time. If you have an urgent need, use these instead.

If you or someone near you needs 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
• 1-844-804-7500 Los Angeles County Substance Abuse Service Helpline, 24/7
• 1-800-662-4357 SAMHSA National Helpline, free and confidential, 24/7
• (818) 997-3822 San Fernando Valley Area NA helpline
• Text “LA” to 741741 Crisis Text Line

Glendale NA Meetings FAQ

Are there NA meetings in Glendale?

Yes. Two groups meet in the city each week. Both in Armenian. English-language meetings run daily a short drive away in Burbank, Pasadena and Los Angeles. The finder above shows both.

Are there Armenian-language NA meetings in Glendale?

Yes. Both of the city’s regular NA groups meet in Armenian at the same downtown location, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

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

Open meetings welcome anyone, including family and friends, whereas closed meetings are for someone who is using drugs or thinks that they might have a problem. Both Glendale groups are closed, so if you need an open meeting, you will need to look in nearby cities.

Are the meetings free?

Yes. NA has no dues or fees. A basket is passed for voluntary contributions. You will never be required to pay for a meeting.

What if there is no meeting today?

Widen the radius in the finder. Burbank, Pasadena and Los Angeles run meetings every day. Online NA meetings are available at almost any hour.

Can family members attend?

Not at the Glendale groups, which are closed. Family and friends are welcome at open meetings in the surrounding area. The area helpline can point you to one.

About This Directory

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