Pompano Beach, Florida NA Meetings

Narcotics Anonymous in Pompano Beach

Unlike other cities in Broward County. Pompano Beach lists both women’s and men’s meetings in local NA listings, along with beginner groups and groups that welcome children.  It also shows eight distinct meeting formats, which are more than any other Broward County city in our directory as of September 2026 data.

NA is a free and peer-led organization that doesn’t require intake paperwork or verification of insurance coverage to attend.

• NA area: Gold Coast Area of the South Florida Region, helpline (888) 524-1777
• Meeting formats recorded here: open, closed, beginner, discussion, Basic Text and step study, women’s, men’s and groups that welcome children
• Cost: free to attend. A basket is passed for rent and literature. Giving is always voluntary

How to Find a Meeting Near Pompano Beach

When you expand your search radius to a few miles outside of Pompano Beach, you start to uncover groups in Lighthouse Point, Deerfield Beach, Coconut Creek, and Oakland Park in addition to the ones listed here. This is purposeful because a group four minutes over the line in Lighthouse Point is closer to a reader who lives in northeast Pompano Beach than a group on the far side of the city.

Meetings recorded in and around the city include:

• Open meetings and closed meetings
• Discussion meetings
• Beginner and newcomer meetings
• Basic Text and step study groups
• Women’s meetings and men’s meetings
• Groups that welcome children

If you can’t find a meeting that fits your needs in Pompano Beach, widen the search west toward Margate and Coral Springs, or south along the coast through Lauderdale-by-the-Sea to Fort Lauderdale, which carries the largest list in the county.

Furthermore, if you are interested in meetings across the state,  the Florida NA meetings directory will give you a comprehensive list of what is available.

Call the Gold Coast Area helpline at (888) 524-1777. The phone is answered by volunteers who are familiar with these meetings and can help you figure out which one will suit your needs.  If you have never been to a meeting before, it is worth reading what to expect at a first NA meeting before you walk in.

Overdose Trends Around Pompano Beach

Broward County reports its overdose deaths through Medical Examiner District 17, which covers only countywide numbers.  Because the state does not publish a single Broward total for all drug-related deaths, these counts are drug by drug.

• 278 deaths caused by fentanyl in Broward County in 2024, out of 300 deaths in which fentanyl was identified. Florida Medical Examiners Commission, 2024 Annual Drug Report, District 17, published by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, October 2025.
• 12,687 deaths across Florida in 2024 in which drugs were identified, down 14 percent from 14,798 in 2023. Florida Medical Examiners Commission, 2024 Annual Drug Report, published by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, October 2025.

City-level overdose data is not published for Broward County, so no Pompano Beach figure exists. 

Keep in mind that the two numbers count different things and are not a ratio. For example, the county figure counts deaths the medical examiner attributed to fentanyl, whereas the state figure counts every death in which any drug was identified.

Together, these numbers reflect a county carrying a real share of Florida’s fentanyl deaths even while the statewide total moves down. For a fuller county breakdown, including cocaine and methamphetamine, see the Fort Lauderdale NA meetings page.

Treatment and Medication Options Near Pompano Beach

Help in North Broward ranges from weekly meetings to medically supervised withdrawal. Professional treatment in Broward County includes medically supervised withdrawal, residential treatment, and intensive outpatient and standard outpatient schedules, which allow for flexibility to keep people working.

For opioid use disorder, the evidence-based standard of care is medication-assisted treatment, which includes the use of methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone. Taking them does not disqualify anyone from NA membership or from any meeting listed above. In fact, they work well together.

If you live in Pompano Beach, there are opioid treatment programs that dispense methadone and buprenorphine so you won’t have to leave the city for your daily dosing. One option is the Broward Addiction Recovery Center, which is a county-operated program at 325 SW 28th Street in Fort Lauderdale. It provides 24/7 detox along with outpatient, residential and medication-assisted treatment. You can contact them at  954-357-4880 (Broward County, 2026).

To search by ZIP code and filter by service and payment type, use SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov, or call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357, which is free, confidential and staffed 24 hours a day.

Where to Get Naloxone Near Pompano Beach

The naloxone pickup site inside the Pompano Beach city limits is one of only two cities served by the Broward County Health Department that offer this service.  It distributes free kits that include two nasal sprays to anyone 18 and older, without an appointment, who is at risk of an opioid overdose or is likely to witness one in someone else. These life-saving kits come with instructions for use and referral information.

• Paul Hughes Health Center pharmacy, 205 NW 6th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL 33060: the in-city pickup site. Hours are not published on the county flyer, so check broward.floridahealth.gov/locations before you go.
• Fort Lauderdale Health Center pharmacy, 2421 SW 6th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315: the county’s other pickup site, south along the coast.
• isavefl.com: the state’s naloxone and community-support locator, which the county’s own naloxone flyer points to for additional providers.

Call 911 every time. According to Florida Statutes, section 893.21, anyone who acts in good faith and seeks medical care for someone experiencing a drug-related overdose can’t be arrested, charged or prosecuted for drug possession or paraphernalia where the evidence stems from seeking help. This protection is also extended to a person who calls during their own overdose.

The Fort Lauderdale page carries the fuller county harm reduction picture, and our overdose guide covers what an opioid overdose looks like and how naloxone is given.

Get Help Right Now

If you are reading this in the middle of something urgent, call a number below.  These lines are answered around the clock, and none require insurance or an appointment.

If you or someone near you needs help right now

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
• 1-800-662-4357 SAMHSA National Helpline, free and confidential, 24/7
• 211 211 Broward, dial 211 or text 898211, 24/7 and multilingual, for referrals to local substance use, mental health and crisis services
• (888) 524-1777 Gold Coast Area NA helpline, answered by NA volunteers

Common Questions About NA in Pompano Beach

Are there women’s or men’s NA meetings in Pompano Beach?

Yes. Both women’s and men’s meetings appear in the Pompano Beach listings, which is unique in  Broward County. This is important because some people find a single-gender room easier to talk honestly in, especially during the first few months.

You can see the meeting format in the listing above, or call the Gold Coast Area helpline at (888) 524-1777 to confirm before you travel.

Are there beginner or newcomer NA meetings in Pompano Beach?

Yes. Beginner meetings are best suited for people at their first few meetings and usually spend more time on how NA works and less on step discussion. You don’t need to speak, and you can leave whenever you want to.

What is the difference between an open and a closed NA meeting?

An open meeting is open to anyone, including family members, partners, students and people who are just curious about the program. On the other hand, a closed meeting is for people who have a drug problem or think they might. Both are offered in Pompano Beach, and the listing above specifies what type of meeting each one is.

Can I bring my children to an NA meeting?

That depends. Each NA group is self-governing and sets its own policies.  Some meetings in Pompano Beach are recorded as welcoming children, which is unusual in this county. Be sure to check the individual listing above before you go.  If it is still not clear, call the Gold Coast Area helpline at (888) 524-1777 and ask.

Do I have to stop using before I go to a meeting?

No. In fact, many people attend their first meeting while they are still using, trying to stop or using MOUD as part of their individualized treatment plan. According to NA, the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using. Groups ask that you not disrupt the meeting. So,  if you are unwell or in withdrawal, call 911 or the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 first.

Is NA a religious program?

No. NA is not affiliated with a specific church or denomination. It is described as spiritual, not religious, and as such, members are asked to work out their own understanding of a higher power. Many define that as the group itself, the recovery process or nothing to do with the supernatural at all. Be aware that meetings often open or close with a reading or a prayer, but you are not required to participate.

About This Directory

Narcotics.com is an independent resource and is not affiliated with Narcotics Anonymous World Services, Inc. Meeting information here is compiled from public NA schedules and can change without notice, so confirm details with the group or the Gold Coast Area helpline before travelling.

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

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