Los Angeles, California NA Meetings

About NA Meetings in Los Angeles

Narcotics Anonymous is a free, peer-led fellowship for anyone who wants to stop using drugs. There are no fees, and the only requirement to attend is a desire to stop.

Los Angeles is covered by several NA area committees within the Southern California Region, including the Greater Los Angeles, Westside, Greater Hollywood, Greater East Los Angeles, and San Fernando Valley areas. Meetings run every day across the city, in person and online, in one of the widest ranges of formats anywhere in the county.

• NA area: Southern California Region (several area committees cover the city)
• Meeting formats: open, closed, beginner, discussion, speaker, candlelight, meditation, Basic Text and step study, women’s, men’s, LGBTQ+, young people’s, Spanish-language, and virtual
• Cost: always free; groups accept voluntary contributions only

Finding an NA Meeting in Los Angeles

The finder above shows meetings closest to the location you enter, not only those with a Los Angeles mailing address. In a city this large, that usually reveals groups across Hollywood, Downtown, the Westside communities of Santa Monica, Culver City, and Venice, South Los Angeles, and East Los Angeles.

Groups are also available in the San Fernando Valley towns of North Hollywood, Van Nuys, and Sherman Oaks, along with nearby cities like Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Inglewood, and Long Beach. Meetings in and around Los Angeles come in a wide range of formats:

• Open meetings, which anyone may attend, and closed meetings for people who use drugs or think they might have a problem.
• Discussion, speaker, candlelight, and meditation meetings, plus Basic Text and step study groups.
• Special-population meetings, including beginner, women’s, men’s, LGBTQ+, and young people’s groups.
• Spanish-language meetings and virtual meetings you can join online.

For help by phone, the Southern California Region runs a 24-hour helpline at 1-800-863-2962, with a Spanish-language line at 1-888-622-4672. For nearby options, see the full California directory.

Drug Use and Overdose in Los Angeles County

The overdose picture in Los Angeles has improved sharply over the past two years, after a long period of rising deaths. The figures below describe the United States and Los Angeles County, which reports overdose data at the county and service-area level rather than for the city of Los Angeles on its own.

• According to the CDC, there were 69,973 drug overdose deaths in the United States in 2025, down about 14% from 2024 and the third straight annual decline.
• Los Angeles County overdose deaths fell to about 2,300 in 2025, down from a peak of 3,220 in 2022, following a 22% drop in 2024 and a further 6 percent decline in 2025.
• Fentanyl-related deaths fell to 1,135 in 2025, down from a peak of 2,001 in 2023, and fentanyl was involved in 49 percent of accidental overdose deaths, below methamphetamine.  

Figures are national and county-level. Rates vary widely across the county, from the central Metro area, which has by far the highest fentanyl death rate, to the San Gabriel Valley and southeast, which are among the lowest.

The countywide decline is encouraging, and fentanyl remains present across the drug supply. Carrying naloxone and knowing the signs of an overdose are practical steps for anyone whose life is touched by drug use.

Treatment Options In and Near Los Angeles

NA works well alongside professional treatment, and many people use both. Care is usually organized in levels: medically supervised detox for withdrawal, residential or inpatient programs, and outpatient care that lets you live at home while attending sessions.

A clinician can help you decide which level fits your situation. For opioid use disorder, medications for opioid use disorder (methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone) are the evidence-based standard of care, supported by SAMHSA and the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

They complement NA rather than replace it, and attending meetings while taking a prescribed medication is fully consistent with recovery. To find local programs, search by ZIP code at FindTreatment.gov or call the free SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357, available 24 hours a day.

Los Angeles County residents can also reach the county Substance Abuse Service Helpline at 1-844-804-7500, which screens callers and connects those who are eligible to no-cost treatment.

Naloxone and Harm Reduction

Naloxone reverses an opioid overdose and is safe to give even if you are not sure opioids are involved in the event. In California, naloxone is widely available:

• Pharmacies: Naloxone nasal spray (Narcan and generic versions) is sold over the counter, with no prescription needed.
• Free state supply: California’s Naloxone Distribution Project provides free naloxone and fentanyl test strips through community organizations.
• County resources: The Los Angeles County Substance Abuse Prevention and Control program supports naloxone education and distribution, and RecoverLA.org lists local pickup options.

California’s Good Samaritan protections shield a person who acts in good faith to help during an overdose, so in an emergency the priority is to call 911 and give naloxone if you have it.

Crisis and Immediate Help

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, English and Spanish
• 1-800-662-4357 SAMHSA National Helpline, free and confidential, 24/7
• 1-800-863-2962 Southern California Region NA 24-hour helpline (Spanish: 1-888-622-4672)

Los Angeles NA Meetings FAQ

Are there NA meetings in Los Angeles?

Yes, Los Angeles has a large, active NA community, with meetings every day across the city and neighboring communities, coordinated through several area committees in the Southern California Region.

Are NA meetings free?

Yes, Narcotics Anonymous never charges dues or fees. Groups pass a basket for voluntary contributions to cover expenses like rent and literature, but you are never required to give.

Are there virtual NA meetings in the Los Angeles area?

Yes, Virtual and hybrid meetings are available across Los Angeles, which helps if you cannot travel, have a demanding schedule, or would rather start from home. The finder above lists current online options.

Are there beginner, women’s, men’s, or LGBTQ+ meetings near Los Angeles?

Yes, the area has beginner and newcomer meetings, along with women’s, men’s, LGBTQ+, and young people’s meetings. If a specific type does not appear in your immediate neighborhood, widening your search usually surfaces one nearby.

Are there Spanish-language NA meetings in Los Angeles?

Yes, Spanish-language groups meet across Los Angeles, and the Southern California Region operates a Spanish-language helpline at 1-888-622-4672 that can help you find current times and locations.

What if there is no meeting in my exact neighborhood?

The finder shows meetings near you, not only those inside one neighborhood or city boundary. In Los Angeles that usually means several options within a short distance, including groups in adjacent communities. Widen the search radius to see more, or call the helpline for a personal recommendation.

About This Directory

Narcotics.com is an independent resource and is not affiliated with Narcotics Anonymous World Services, Inc. Meeting details can change, so confirm times and locations with the group or the regional helpline before you go. Narcotics.com may be compensated for some links or featured resources on the site, which does not affect the meeting information provided here.

Related Pages

• Medical detox: what to expect
• Heroin: effects, dangers, and treatment
• Opioids: risks and treatment options