Pasadena, California NA Meetings

Narcotics Anonymous in Pasadena

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 the desire to stop.

Pasadena is part of the San Gabriel Valley Area of NA, within the Southern California Region, and it carries one of the fuller meeting schedules in the western San Gabriel Valley, including LGBTQ+ and young people’s meetings. Most meetings are in person, and the finder above also lists online options across the region.

• NA area: San Gabriel Valley Area (Southern California Region)
• Meeting formats: open, closed, discussion, speaker, Basic Text and step study, LGBTQ+, and young people’s
• Cost: always free; groups accept voluntary contributions only

How to Find a Meeting Near Pasadena

The finder above shows meetings closest to the location you enter, not only those inside Pasadena.

The nearest group might be in Altadena just to the north, in South Pasadena, or in a neighboring San Gabriel Valley community such as Sierra Madre, Arcadia, or El Monte further into the valley. Meetings in and around Pasadena come in several formats:

• Open meetings, which anyone may attend, and closed meetings for people who use drugs or think they might have a problem.
• Discussion and speaker meetings.
• Basic Text and step study groups.
• LGBTQ+ and young people’s meetings for those who want a focused setting.

For help by phone, the San Gabriel Valley Area helpline is 626-584-6910, and the Southern California Region runs a 24-hour line at 1-800-863-2962 (in Spanish, 1-888-622-4672). For the wider county view, see the Los Angeles page or the full California directory.

Overdose Trends Around Pasadena

Overdose deaths have fallen sharply nationally and in Los Angeles County over the past two years, and the San Gabriel Valley has consistently had some of the lower overdose rates in the county.

The figures below describe the United States and Los Angeles County, which reports data for the San Gabriel Valley as Service Planning Area 3. The county does not publish separate counts for the city of Pasadena.

• 69,973 drug overdose deaths in the United States in 2025, down about 14% from 2024 and the third straight annual decline.
• Fentanyl-related overdose deaths in Los Angeles County fell to 1,135 in 2025, down from a peak of 2,001 in 2023, and fentanyl was involved in 49% of accidental overdose deaths, below methamphetamine.
• The San Gabriel Valley (Service Planning Area 3) has one of the lowest fentanyl overdose death rates among the county’s eight service areas.

Figures are national and county-level. The San Gabriel Valley figure describes Service Planning Area 3, which also covers El Monte, Pomona, and neighboring communities.

Lower local rates are good news, and they do not remove the risk. Fentanyl is present across the region’s drug supply, so carrying naloxone and knowing the signs of an overdose remain worthwhile for anyone affected by drug use.

Treatment and Medication Options Near Pasadena

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.

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 for no-cost treatment referrals. For emergency care, Huntington Health in Pasadena operates the San Gabriel Valley’s only Level II trauma center.

Where to Get Naloxone Near Pasadena

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

• 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, with San Gabriel Valley services available through the county’s Monrovia Health Center. RecoverLA.org lists 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.

Get Help Today

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
• 626-584-6910 San Gabriel Valley Area NA helpline (regional line: 1-800-863-2962)

Common Questions About NA in Pasadena

Are there NA meetings in Pasadena?

Yes, there are NA meetings in Pasadena. The area has one of the fuller NA schedules in the San Gabriel Valley, in a range of formats, with more groups nearby in Altadena, South Pasadena, and neighboring cities.

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.

Does NA work alongside methadone or buprenorphine?

Yes, NA is compatible with medications for opioid use disorder like methadone or buprenorphine. Taking a prescribed medication such as methadone or buprenorphine while attending meetings is consistent with recovery, and many members do both.

Are there LGBTQ+ NA meetings near Pasadena?

Yes, the Pasadena schedule includes LGBTQ+ meetings, which offer a focused and welcoming setting while following the same NA program as every other group.

Are there young people’s NA meetings near Pasadena?

Yes, young people’s meetings are part of the local schedule, aimed at younger members who want to connect with peers closer to their own age. Anyone with a desire to stop using is welcome.

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 area 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.

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