Palm Desert, California NA Meetings

About NA Meetings in Palm Desert

Narcotics Anonymous is a free, peer-led fellowship for anyone who wants to stop using drugs. Palm Desert is served by the Lower Desert Area of NA, the same area covering Indio and Palm Springs. Meetings run in person; check the finder above for the current schedule.

Finding an NA Meeting in Palm Desert

The finder also covers the nearby areas of Indio and Palm Springs, both within a short drive and worth checking for a wider range of times, options, and formats.

Palm Desert’s own meetings include open and closed discussion meetings alongside a Men’s meeting and a Young People’s meeting, plus Basic Text and step study. For beginner, women’s, or LGBTQ+ meetings, Indio and Palm Springs are the closest options.

The Lower Desert Area helpline at 760-388-0617 can help you find what’s running this week. For meetings elsewhere in the state, see the California NA meetings page.

Drug Use and Overdose in the Coachella Valley

Overdose deaths in Riverside County are concentrated more heavily in parts of the Coachella Valley than elsewhere in the county. For the fuller national, county, and valley picture, see the Indio NA meetings page.

Treatment Options In and Near Palm Desert

Treatment ranges from outpatient counseling to residential care, often including medications such as methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone alongside NA. Call the RUHS Substance Use Prevention and Treatment CARES Line at 800-499-3008 for a free assessment, or search FindTreatment.gov for licensed programs nearby.

Naloxone and Harm Reduction

Naloxone is available in California without a prescription since January 2026, costing roughly $19 for a CalRx-branded two-dose pack. DAP Health runs the Coachella Valley’s harm reduction program from its Palm Springs location and mobile outreach; call 760-992-0453 for free naloxone or fentanyl test strips.

Crisis and Immediate Help

Palm Desert NA Meetings FAQ

Are there NA meetings in Palm Desert?

Yes, including a men’s meeting and a young people’s meeting, plus nearby options in Indio and Palm Springs.

Are there men’s meetings in Palm Desert?

Yes, Palm Desert has a dedicated men’s meeting.

Are there young people’s meetings near Palm Desert?

Yes, Palm Desert has a meeting for young people.

Are NA meetings free?

Yes, with no dues or membership fees.

Is NA religious?

No, open meetings welcome anyone curious about the program.

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