Redlands, California NA Meetings

What CAn I Expect at NA Meetings in Redlands?

Most of the Narcotics Anonymous meetings listed in Redlands are open discussion groups. During these meetings, a topic is put to the room and members speak in turn. At speaker meetings, one member tells their own story for most of the hour. Another option is candlelight meetings, which are also in the mix as well. These meetings offer a quieter pace that some people find easier for a first visit.

As of September 2026, there are six active meetings in the city, offered in five different formats. Some of these groups note that children are welcome. Attending costs nothing. NA’s only  membership requirement is the desire to stop using. Groups are peer led and self supporting through their own members’ contributions rather than through dues or fees.

• NA area: Inland Empire Foothills Area, part of the Southern California Region of Narcotics Anonymous. Area helpline (909) 795-0464.
• Meeting formats recorded in Redlands: open, discussion, speaker, candlelight and groups where children are welcome.
• Cost: free. A basket is passed for members who want to contribute. Nobody is turned away for putting nothing in it.

Redlands is also the administrative home of the Inland Empire Foothills Area. Its service committee meets monthly in town at Pathways, 611 E Cypress Avenue. The same area covers Yucaipa, Mentone, Highland and Loma Linda. It also shares parts of San Bernardino and Rialto with the Eastern Inland Empire Area next door.

How Can I Find a Meeting in Redlands and the Foothills?

The finder at the top of this page searches the surrounding area, so you aren’t limited to the city itself.  Redlands itself is compact.  The drive from the University of Redlands campus on East Colton Avenue to the far edge of town takes a few minutes.

Widening the search a little can bring up useful options without filling the list with places you’d never visit.  Those options run east to Mentone, up the pass to Yucaipa, west to Loma Linda, north to Highland and on into San Bernardino, whose meetings are split between this area and the Eastern Inland Empire Area.

On the current listing, Mentone and Loma Linda do not have meetings of their own. They may show up in the search because of proximity, rather than a local schedule.  Yucaipa keeps a small list, and Basic Text and step study groups run in San Bernardino a short drive west. The California NA meetings directory covers the rest of the state by city and county.

What the formats mean, if you have not been to a meeting before:

• Open: anyone can attend, including family members and people still working out whether NA applies to them.
• Discussion: a topic is opened to the room and members speak in turn. Nobody has to say anything.
• Speaker: one member shares their experience for most of the meeting.
• Candlelight: the same business with the lights down and a quieter room. Some people find this format less exposing.
• Children welcome:  some groups here note that children can come along. This can mean the difference between getting to a meeting and not when childcare is the thing standing in the way.

The Redlands meetings in these listings are recorded as open. Each listing in the finder shows the meeting type. Days, times and addresses belong in the finder rather than on this page, because that is what gets updated.

The finder shows virtual meetings you can join from anywhere. Narcotics Anonymous online meetings can help you get a better idea of what to expect.

If you would rather talk to a person first, the Inland Empire Foothills area helpline is (909) 795-0464, and the Southern California Region runs a 24 hour line on (800) 863-2962. Are NA meetings right for me? is a reasonable place to start if you are undecided.

Fentanyl and Opioids in San Bernardino County

No overdose figures are published for Redlands alone. The nearest reliable view is the county’s.

Two county measures describe what the deaths involve. The Coroner’s Division tracks deaths in which fentanyl was found. The state health department counts opioid related deaths, which is a wider category including prescription opioids and heroin alongside fentanyl.

• 278 fentanyl-related deaths in San Bernardino County in 2024. San Bernardino County Coroner’s Division, via San Bernardino County Community Indicators, 2024.
• 420 opioid-related deaths in San Bernardino County in 2023, a rate of 19.8 per 100,000 residents. California Overdose Surveillance Dashboard, California Department of Public Health, as reported by Community Forward Redlands, 2023.

 No city level overdose count is published for Redlands. The two figures also come from different sources and count different things, so they are not two readings from the same series.

The San Bernardino NA meetings page carries the county picture in more detail. It includes the drug-induced death rate and how the fentanyl count has moved year to year. Treatment for fentanyl addiction covers what care for fentanyl use looks like.

How can I Get Treatment in and Around Redlands?

Not everyone at a meeting needs clinical treatment and not everyone in treatment needs a meeting. However,  the two overlap often enough that it helps to know what is within reach.

In the Redlands area, you can find a range of care from medically supervised withdrawal to residential and intensive outpatient programs and standard outpatient counseling. Determining where to start depends on what someone is using, how long they have been using it and what else is going on medically.

For opioid use disorder, medication is the evidence based standard of care. Methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms and lower the risk of a fatal overdose. Taking one of them does not put anyone outside NA, as the fellowship is not a medical organization and takes no position on what a member’s doctor prescribes.

The nearest opioid treatment program offering MAT alongside counseling is Redland’s Aegis Treatment Centers at 1889 W. Redlands Blvd., Building 9, Redlands, at (909) 501-5167. As a licensed opioid treatment facility, they provide methadone and buprenorphine alongside counseling. Another option is Colton Clinical Services, (909) 370-1777. It is the next closest on the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health’s provider list, west in Colton.

• FindTreatment.gov: SAMHSA’s searchable directory of licensed programs by ZIP code, filterable by service and payment type.
• SAMHSA National Helpline, 1-800-662-4357: free and confidential, 24/7, English and Spanish.
• CA Bridge Connect, 1-800-944-1807 or text 1-833-308-0461: California’s same-day opioid treatment support line, Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Behavioral health navigators give same-day assessments and real-time referrals and can prescribe medication for addiction treatment where appropriate. It keeps weekday business hours and is not a crisis line.
• Inland Empire Substance Abuse Treatment Line, 1-909-294-3813: county treatment access, with an after-hours line at (800) 472-2376.
• San Bernardino County Behavioral Health: the Screening, Assessment and Referral Center on (800) 968-2636 for substance use disorder services, and the Behavioral Health Helpline on (888) 743-1478.
• 211 San Bernardino County and Connect IE: referrals to detoxification, treatment and prevention providers across the county.

For background before making a call, see narcotics addiction treatment, medication assisted treatment, inpatient and outpatient options, and tips for finding treatment.

Where Can I Get Naloxone Near Redlands?

People in Redlands have two options.

Buying works because California sells the nasal spray over the counter with no prescription. The state’s CalRx two pack is priced at $19 (CalRx, current as of 2026).

Inland Empire Harm Reduction, which provides it for free.  It offers naloxone and overdose response training at no charge to people in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. You can reach them at (951) 364-5311 (Inland Empire Harm Reduction, current as of 2026).

Another important harm reduction measure is California Civil Code section 1714.22, which provides liability protection connected to distributing and administering naloxone.

Naloxone access around Redlands is a countywide picture rather than anything specific to the city. The San Bernardino NA meetings page explains it in detail.

Being able to identify an overdose and know what to do can save a life.

Urgent Help and Crisis Numbers

Need help right now? Don’t wait for a meeting. Redlands has access to San Bernardino County’s 24/7 mobile crisis response. The numbers below can connect you with help quickly.

If you or someone near you needs help right now, call 911. It can mean the difference between life and death

• 911: suspected overdose or medical emergency
• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text, 24/7
• (800) 398-0018 San Bernardino County Community Crisis Response Team, 24/7 in English and Spanish, or text (909) 420-0560
• 1-800-662-4357 SAMHSA National Helpline, free and confidential, 24/7
• (909) 795-0464 Inland Empire Foothills Area of NA, the local area helpline
• (800) 863-2962 Southern California Region of NA, 24 hour helpline

Common Questions about Redlands NA Meetings

Does it cost anything to attend?

There is no charge to attend an NA meeting in Redlands or anywhere else. No insurance, referral or registration is required. Groups are self supporting through their own members’ contributions. A basket is usually passed, but giving is voluntary, and only members are asked. Nobody is turned away for not contributing.

Is there a difference between an open and a closed NA meeting?

Yes. An open meeting is open to anyone. This includes family, friends, students and people who are not sure whether NA applies to them. On the other hand, a closed meeting is limited to people who identify themselves as having a drug problem. These meetings give people a chance to hear others speak openly about their experiences with drug use.

The Redlands meetings in these listings are recorded as open and the finder lists what type of meeting is offered.

What if I am still using, do I have to stop using before I go to a meeting?

No. NA’s only membership requirement is the desire to stop using. In fact, many people attend their first meeting still using.

Stopping suddenly, when you are physically dependent on opioids, alcohol or benzodiazepines, can be dangerous. Ask a clinician about medically supervised withdrawal before you stop. Going to a meeting is not a substitute for that. It is not a reason to put it off either.

What if a family member wants to attend an NA meeting?

Partners and parents often attend to get a better idea of what the program is like before bringing it up to a loved one.  Closed meetings are for people with a drug problem.  If you’re supporting someone, support groups for narcotics addiction cover the options that run alongside NA.

I’m using MAT, can I still attend NA?

Yes. NA is a peer support fellowship, not a medical program. It takes no position on what a member’s doctor prescribes.

Methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone are the evidence based standard of care for opioid use disorder. Many people attend meetings while taking one of them.

Every group has its own way of talking about medication. If you are uncomfortable about how it is being discussed at a meeting, you can always try another group nearby. Medication assisted treatment explains how the medications work.

About This Directory

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Related Pages

• Narcotics Anonymous
• The 12 Steps of Narcotics Anonymous
• Are NA Meetings Right for Me?
• Narcotics Anonymous Online Meetings
• Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment Options
• Opioid Overdose: How to Save a Life With Naloxone
• Support Groups for Narcotics Addiction