Richmond, California NA Meetings

How NA Works in Richmond

Richmond is one of the few places in Contra Costa County, California, where the list of Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings include online and in person options. Your online options help with the list of in person meetings is short.

NA is free and peer-led. Each meeting is led by people who are working the program without professional therapists or paid staff.  The Contra Costa Area of Narcotics Anonymous supports meetings in and around Richmond. The helpline is at (925) 685-4357. The finder at the top of the page lists meetings in Richmond and expands automatically to nearby West County communities.

• NA area: Contra Costa Area of Narcotics Anonymous
• Meeting formats: Open, discussion, speaker, Basic Text and step study, women’s and virtual
• Area helpline: (925) 685-4357

Meetings In and Around Richmond

Richmond had four active NA meetings listed on July 2026. The options included open, discussion, speaker, Basic Text, step study, women’s formats and a virtual option. The meeting finder uses a proximity tool rather than a fixed list since the meeting options are limited.

The finder also pulls in meetings from San Pablo and El Cerrito to the north, and from Rodeo, Pinole and Hercules along the I-80 corridor. Richmond’s virtual meetings add to that picture. They put a full week of NA within reach without a commute. The largest local list in Contra Costa County is in Concord. Consider browsing the full California meeting directory.

• Open meetings
• Discussion meetings
• Speaker meetings
• Basic Text and step study meetings
• Women’s meetings
• Virtual meetings

The Overdose Picture in Richmond

Richmond has the highest overdose death rate of any city in Contra Costa County. The coordinator for the Contra Costa MEDS Coalition cited California Department of Public Health data placing Richmond’s overdose death rate at 48.8 deaths per 100,000 people. This is nearly double the statewide average.

The county’s response includes the A3 (Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime) crisis program that was launched in 2023.  The response also includes a newer practice at the Richmond Fire Department of reporting overdose cases to health partners after administering naloxone. Follow-up care can be coordinated rather than left to chance.

• 48.8 overdose deaths per 100,000 people in Richmond. This is the highest rate of any Contra Costa municipality and nearly double the statewide average. This is the only overdose figure at the city level available for any Contra Costa city on this site.
• 69,973 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. in 2025. This is down almost 14% from 2024 and a third straight annual decline.

Getting Addiction Treatment Near Richmond

NA meetings provide peer support but not clinical treatment. However, meetings and addiction treatment work well together rather than as substitutes for one another. Contra Costa Health funds a full range of levels of care. This can begin with short-term withdrawal management that is described by the county as roughly five days in a supervised 24/7 setting.

Following supervised withdrawal, your program may include outpatient counseling and residential programs. Medications for opioid use disorder may include methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone. These are evidence-based treatments that can be prescribed alongside NA rather than instead of it.

BAART Programs Richmond, on Cutting Boulevard, is a licensed opioid treatment program confirmed in the state’s Narcotic Treatment Program directory. Methadone treatment is available inside Richmond.

FindTreatment.gov lists licensed providers by ZIP code when you are comparing options further out. The county’s Behavioral Health Access Line at 1-888-678-7277 is the single entry point for withdrawal management, outpatient and residential care that is funded by the county.

The SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 is free, confidential, and answered 24/7.

Naloxone Access in Contra Costa County

Naloxone is an effective medication that reverses an opioid overdose. It is sold over the counter at California pharmacies with no prescription required. California’s Good Samaritan law is found in the Health and Safety Code section 11376.5.

This law gives limited protection from prosecution for simple drug possession to someone who calls for help during an overdose. This helps protect you.

• Contra Costa Health Opioid Response Team is available at (925) 335-3330. They take requests for free naloxone and training.
• Contra Costa MEDS Coalition at (510) 949-5691 provides free naloxone to Contra Costa residents, including through community vending machines.

The Concord meeting page has a fuller list of available county naloxone. This includes library pickup locations and the state’s free mail-order program.

Emergency and Crisis Contacts

Do not wait to see whether an overdose might pass spontaneously. Call 911 immediately when you suspect an overdose or a medical emergency.

• 911 Call immediately for a suspected overdose or medical emergency
• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can be called or texted 24/7
• 1-800-662-4357 SAMHSA National Helpline is a free and confidential number that is answered 24/7
• 1-888-678-7277 Contra Costa Behavioral Health Access Line is answered 24/7. This is the entry point for county substance use treatment.
• (925) 685-4357 Contra Costa Area of Narcotics Anonymous helpline

Contra Costa County runs two more helplines that are useful. The A3 (Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime) crisis line at 844-844-5544 is the county’s dedicated behavioral health crisis response. The Never Use Alone phone number is 877-696-1996. This is a peer-operated overdose prevention line. People stay on the phone with someone while they use so help can be called if something goes wrong.

Common Questions About NA in Richmond

Are there virtual or online NA meetings in Richmond?
Yes. Richmond is one of the few Contra Costa cities with a confirmed virtual meeting option. This availability increases your accessibility and flexibility. The finder above lists both.

Are there NA meetings in Richmond?
Yes. Richmond has active NA meetings recorded and nearby options in San Pablo, El Cerrito and Rodeo through the finder above.

Are there women’s meetings in Richmond?
Yes, a women’s meeting is recorded on Richmond’s current meeting list. Use the finder above to confirm its day and time before attending.

Can family members attend an NA meeting in Richmond?
Some NA meetings are open to anyone interested in the program. This includes family members and friends. Closed meetings are for people who identify as having a drug problem. The finder above notes the type of each meeting.

How do I get to an NA meeting in Richmond without a car?
Richmond is served by BART and AC Transit. Virtual meetings available here are a practical option for anyone without reliable transportation. The finder above also lists nearby meetings in San Pablo, El Cerrito and Rodeo.

About This Directory

Narcotics.com is an independent resource and is not affiliated with Narcotics Anonymous World Services, Inc. Meeting details come from public NA schedules and are kept current on a regular basis, but always confirm times and locations directly with a meeting before attending for the first time.

Narcotics.com may be compensated for some links or featured resources on this site. This never affects the meeting information above or which resources we describe.

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