Pomona, California NA Meetings

NA Meetings in Pomona: The Basics

Narcotics Anonymous is a free fellowship of people who help each other stop using drugs, with meetings led by members rather than professionals. The only requirement to attend is a desire to stop using. Pomona sits at the eastern edge of the San Gabriel Valley Area of NA, and its schedule includes online meetings, which are a practical option when a nearby in-person group does not fit your day.

• NA area: San Gabriel Valley Area (Southern California Region)
• Meeting formats: open, discussion, and virtual
• Cost: always free; contributions are voluntary

Where to Look for NA Meetings Near Pomona

The finder shows meetings near the location you enter. Because Pomona sits on the county’s eastern edge, the closest groups may be in Covina, San Dimas, Glendora, Claremont, or La Verne, and some just over the line in the Inland Empire. Online meetings are listed alongside the in-person options here:

• Open and discussion meetings.
• Virtual meetings you can join from home.

Pomona is home to the Fairplex, the site of the LA County Fair, a useful landmark when you are getting your bearings in town. For current meeting times, call the San Gabriel Valley Area helpline at 626-584-6910 or the 24-hour regional line at 1-800-863-2962. You can also browse the countywide Los Angeles page or the full California directory. For meetings just to the west, see El Monte.

The Overdose Picture in the San Gabriel Valley

Overdose deaths have declined nationally and in Los Angeles County over the past two years, and the makeup of those deaths has been shifting.

• U.S. drug overdose deaths fell to 69,973 in 2025, down about 14 percent from 2024 and a third straight annual decline. CDC, National Center for Health Statistics, provisional 2025.
• In Los Angeles County, fentanyl was involved in 49 percent of accidental overdose deaths in 2025, down from a peak of 64 percent in 2023 and now below methamphetamine. The San Gabriel Valley (Service Planning Area 3) has among the county’s lowest fentanyl death rates. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, 2025.

Figures are national and county-level. The San Gabriel Valley figure describes Service Planning Area 3, which includes Pomona. The county does not publish separate counts for the city of Pomona.

Beyond Meetings: Treatment Near Pomona

NA fits alongside professional treatment rather than replacing it. Care ranges from medically supervised detox through residential and outpatient programs. For opioid use disorder, medications such as methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone are the evidence-based standard and work well with meetings, a position supported by SAMHSA.

To find local programs, search FindTreatment.gov by ZIP code or call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357. Los Angeles County residents can reach the county Substance Abuse Service Helpline at 1-844-804-7500 for no-cost treatment referrals, and the county’s Pomona Center for Public Health serves the eastern San Gabriel Valley.

Overdose Prevention and Naloxone

Naloxone reverses an opioid overdose and is sold over the counter at California pharmacies with no prescription. Free naloxone and fentanyl test strips are available through California’s Naloxone Distribution Project and Los Angeles County harm reduction programs, and RecoverLA.org lists pickup points. California’s Good Samaritan protections cover anyone who acts in good faith to help during an overdose, so the priority is to call 911 and give naloxone if you have it. The Los Angeles page covers county naloxone access in more detail.

Emergency and Crisis Contacts

If someone may have overdosed or is in a medical emergency, call 911 right away.

• 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)

Questions People Ask About Pomona Meetings

Are there NA meetings in Pomona?

Yes. Pomona has NA meetings, including online options, and more in-person groups meet nearby in Covina, San Dimas, and the surrounding communities.

Are NA meetings free?

No cost. NA never charges dues or fees. Groups accept small voluntary contributions to cover expenses, but attending is always free.

What if there is no NA meeting in Pomona today?

You have options. The finder shows nearby in-person meetings in neighboring cities, and Pomona’s schedule includes online meetings you can join from anywhere, so it is usually possible to reach a meeting the same day.

Are there virtual NA meetings I can join near Pomona?

Yes. Pomona’s schedule includes virtual meetings, which you can join from home. They follow the same NA program as in-person groups and are a good option when travel is difficult.

How can I get to a meeting without a car?

Foothill Transit and Metrolink serve Pomona and connect it with neighboring San Gabriel Valley cities, so many meetings are reachable by transit. The area helpline can help you find a group near a stop.

About This Directory

Narcotics.com is an independent resource and is not affiliated with Narcotics Anonymous World Services, Inc. Because meeting details can change, confirm times and locations with the group or the area helpline before attending. Narcotics.com may be compensated for some links or featured resources, which does not affect the meeting information shown here.

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