Minneapolis, Minnesota NA Meetings

Narcotics Anonymous is a free, peer-led fellowship for anyone looking to stop using drugs. Minneapolis is served by the Twin Cities Area of the Minnesota Region of NA, which covers meetings in the city and the surrounding suburbs. Meetings run both in person and online, so a newcomer can find a seat the same day, whether that means walking into a room tonight or joining from a phone.

Finding an NA Meeting in Minneapolis

The meeting finder above searches by proximity, not just by city limits, so it also surfaces meetings in the towns that ring Minneapolis. That is a feature, not a workaround. For example, a meeting a few minutes over the border in Saint Paul, Saint Louis Park, or Minnetonka can be closer, or better timed, than one across town.

Minneapolis and the surrounding Twin Cities Area carry one of the fuller meeting schedules in Minnesota, with open and closed meetings, discussion and speaker formats, candlelight meetings, and Basic Text and step study groups.

Beginners meetings, women’s meetings, men’s meetings, LGBTQ+ meetings, and young people’s meetings all run in the area, along with virtual options for anyone who cannot attend in person. Meeting names, days, and exact times change, so use the finder above for what is running this week. Call the Minnesota Region NA Helpline at (877) 767-7676 for a live person who can help you find a seat.

Drug Use and Overdose in Hennepin County

Overdose deaths tied to opioids have started to come down after several of the worst years on record, though the numbers are still high. Nationally, the CDC’s provisional data shows drug overdose deaths fell about 4% from 2022 to 2023.

Minnesota tracked a similar decline. The Minnesota Department of Health reported an 8% drop in opioid-involved deaths from 2022 to 2023 (1,031 to 947 deaths).

City-level overdose figures for Minneapolis specifically are not broken out publicly, so the most reliable local number comes from Hennepin County, which reported 264 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2024 and more than 10,000 emergency room or hospital visits involving opioids that year. Fentanyl was involved in over 91% of the county’s opioid-related deaths.

Overdose figures above are county-level (Hennepin County), not specific to Minneapolis, since city-level death data is not published separately.

Treatment Options In and Near Minneapolis

Treatment for opioid and other drug use disorders ranges from medically supervised detox through inpatient and outpatient rehab, and Minneapolis has access to all three levels through Hennepin Healthcare and other regional providers.

Medications for opioid use disorder, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, are an evidence-based standard of care and work alongside NA rather than against it; many people use both at the same time.

SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov locates licensed treatment programs near any Minneapolis ZIP code, including detox, inpatient, and outpatient options and programs that offer medications for opioid use disorder.

The SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 is free, confidential, and available 24/7 for referrals. For a closer look at what each stage of treatment involves, see detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient treatment.

Naloxone and Harm Reduction

Minnesota allows pharmacists to dispense naloxone, the medication that reverses an opioid overdose, without a prescription under a statewide Board of Pharmacy protocol, and over-the-counter Narcan nasal spray is also available at pharmacies.

Minnesota’s Good Samaritan law, known as Steve’s Law, protects someone who calls 911 and stays to help during an overdose from prosecution, even if drugs are involved.

In Minneapolis, Hennepin County’s Red Door Clinic provides naloxone at no cost and without a prescription to anyone, no questions asked about who it is for.

• Red Door Clinic — 525 Portland Avenue, 4th Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55415. (612) 543-5555. Free naloxone and sterile syringe supplies, no prescription needed.
• Southside Harm Reduction Services — syringe services and naloxone distribution serving South Minneapolis.
• NaloxoneFinder — a statewide tool from the Minnesota Department of Health for locating the nearest naloxone access point by ZIP code.

For more on recognizing an overdose and what to do next, see the overdose page.

Crisis and Immediate Help

Minneapolis NA Meetings FAQ

Are there NA meetings in Minneapolis?
Yes, Minneapolis and the surrounding Twin Cities Area run a full weekly schedule of in-person and online meetings. Use the finder above for what is meeting today.

Are NA meetings free?
Yes, NA meetings are free and open to anyone who wants to stop using drugs. Some groups pass a basket for voluntary donations toward rent and literature, but paying is never required to attend.

What if there’s no meeting near me right now?
The finder searches by proximity, so it will show nearby options in Saint Paul, Saint Louis Park, Minnetonka, and other Twin Cities suburbs even if nothing is running in Minneapolis at that exact hour. Virtual meetings are also available at any time of day.

Is NA religious?
No, NA is a spiritual program, not a religious one. It asks members to consider a “higher power,” but each person defines that concept for themselves, including as a non-religious or secular idea.

Do I have to be abstinent to attend a meeting?
No, newcomers are welcome at any point in their use, whether or not they have stopped using. Attending a meeting is often the first step, not something you need to qualify for first.

Are there beginner, women’s, or men’s meetings near Minneapolis?
Yes, the Twin Cities Area runs beginners meetings alongside women’s, men’s, LGBTQ+, and young people’s meetings. Check the finder above for current times and locations.

About This Directory

Narcotics.com is an independent resource and is not affiliated with Narcotics Anonymous World Services, Inc. Meeting information is gathered from public NA meeting lists and is provided for informational purposes. Some of the phone numbers and links on this page connect to paid advertisers and treatment providers; calling a general helpline does not obligate you to enter treatment, and Narcotics.com does not receive a fee based on which provider a caller chooses.

Related Pages

• What Is Narcotics Anonymous?
• Support Groups for Drug Addiction
• Understanding Treatment
• Drug Detox
• Recognizing an Overdose