Dallas, Texas NA Meetings

About NA Meetings in Dallas

Dallas has the widest range of Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings in Dallas County. As of July 2026, the city listed 11 active meetings in seven formats. NA is free and led by your peers. The only requirement for attending is a desire to stop using drugs.

• NA region: Lone Star Region of Narcotics Anonymous is in the Dallas Area Service Committee
• Meeting formats listed: Open, closed, discussion, beginner, Basic Text, step study and young people’s
• Virtual meetings: Available in Dallas, as are groups that meet in person

Finding an NA Meeting in Dallas

The finder at the top of the page searches for NA meetings by distance from the location you enter rather than by city limits. This is helpful in a metro area this spread out. A search from northwest Dallas often shows groups in Farmers Branch or Irving before a meeting on the far side of downtown.

From east Dallas, Mesquite and Garland listings come up alongside city ones. When you enter a location from the southwest, Grand Prairie is usually closer. The full Texas NA meetings directory lists every city.

Open meetings welcome anyone. Open meetings are good for family members and people still deciding whether NA is for them. Closed meetings are for people who identify as having a drug problem. Dallas listings also include:

• Discussion and topic meetings
• Basic Text and step study groups
• Beginner and newcomer meetings
• Young people’s meetings
• Online meetings

DART light rail runs four lines seven days a week from early morning until after midnight. This makes attending a meeting easier when you don’t have a car. The Lone Star Region answers a 24-hour helpline at 1-888-629-6757 and a volunteer who speaks Spanish answers at 1-888-600-6229.

Drug Use and Overdose in Dallas County

Dallas County publishes more overdose data than most Texas counties. This data also includes where in the county deaths happen. Most of the burden falls inside Dallas city limits.

• 69,973 provisional drug overdose deaths in the United States in 2025. This is down almost 14% from 2024 and the third straight annual decline.  
• 2,455 of the 4,028 drug overdose deaths recorded in Dallas County from 2016 through 2024. This is about 60.9% within the city of Dallas.  
• 558 drug overdose deaths in Dallas County in 2024. This is down from 628 in 2023.

The first figure is national. The second is the share of Dallas County deaths that fell inside city limits. The third is the county total for all of Dallas County.

The same report puts the heaviest concentrations of those deaths in ZIP codes 75217, 75216 and 75215. These are located in southern and southeastern Dallas.

Treatment Options In and Near Dallas

NA is a fellowship rather than providing clinical treatment. However, many people use both in their recovery journey. Clinical options are concentrated in Dallas more than anywhere else in the county. Your treatment plan can include withdrawal management, outpatient counseling and residential care.

Methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone are the standard of care for opioid use disorder treatment and is backed up by years of research. Methadone is dispensed only through an opioid treatment program certified by SAMHSA. Buprenorphine can be prescribed in an ordinary office visit. Many people combine NA and prescribed medications to support their recovery.

Check FindTreatment.gov by ZIP code or call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 to find and compare treatment options. Dallas County also staffs an overdose prevention and treatment referral line at 214-590-4000 that is open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily in English and Spanish. Our guides to addiction treatment and medication-assisted treatment explain what each involves.

Naloxone and Harm Reduction

Naloxone reverses an opioid overdose and is safe to carry. Texas runs a statewide standing order. This means pharmacies and organizations can hand it out without an individual prescription.

• Dallas County Health and Human Services
  Publishes an interactive map of free naloxone pickup locations across the county.
• Pharmacies
  Nasal spray is sold over the counter and Texas pharmacies may also distribute it under the standing order from the Texas Overdose Training Initiative.  
• Naloxone Texas
  Mails free naloxone anywhere in the state on request and runs community distribution hubs.  
• Dallas County Overdose Response Team
  A registered nurse and a peer support specialist visit overdose survivors, hand out free Narcan kits and train households in their use. The team began in the city of Dallas and reached five more county cities in October 2025.  

Texas HB 1694 is the Jessica Sosa Act that has been in effect since September 2021. This law gives a limited affirmative defense against a drug possession charge to the first person who calls 911 during an overdose, stays and cooperates. It has conditions and is not blanket immunity.

Our overdose resources cover what to do while help arrives.

Crisis and Immediate Help

An overdose is usually found by whoever is closest. Call 911 first when you suspect an overdose. Then give naloxone if you have it and stay with the individual.

If you or someone near you needs help right now

• 911 for a suspected overdose or medical emergency
• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can be called or texted 24/7
• 1-866-260-8000 North Texas Behavioral Health Authority crisis line serves Dallas County and is answered 24/7
• 1-800-662-4357 SAMHSA National Helpline is free, confidential and answered 24/7
• 1-888-629-6757 Lone Star Region of Narcotics Anonymous helpline is answered 24 hours with a helpline answered by volunteers who speak Spanish at 1-888-600-6229

Dallas NA Meetings FAQ

Are there NA meetings in Dallas?

Yes. As of July 2026, 11 active NA meetings were listed in Dallas in seven formats. These groups are found in neighboring cities. Times and locations can shift so treat the finder as the current source.

Are NA meetings free?

Yes NA meetings are free and do not require dues or fees. Groups pass a basket for voluntary contributions to cover rent and literature.

Are there beginner or newcomer meetings near Dallas?

Yes. Beginner meetings are among the formats listed in Dallas. They are set up for people attending their first few meetings. You aren’t expected to speak and no one asks for a contribution.

Are there virtual or online NA meetings?

Yes. Dallas listings include online meetings, and the finder shows them next to in-person groups. They help when work hours, transport or caring for someone else make a room hard to reach.

Is NA religious?

No. NA describes itself as spiritual rather than religious and is not tied to any denomination. Members define a higher power for themselves, and some define it as the group itself.

Does NA work alongside methadone or buprenorphine?

Yes. Methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone are the evidence-based standard of care for opioid use disorder, and a prescribed medication does not stop anyone from attending NA or taking part. Groups differ in how they discuss it, so the regional helpline is a good place to ask.

About This Directory

Narcotics.com is an independent resource and is not affiliated with Narcotics Anonymous World Services, Inc. Meeting information comes from public NA listings and is refreshed periodically. Groups change times and locations, so confirm before you travel.

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.

Related Pages

• Addiction treatment options and levels of care
• Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
• Overdose signs, response and prevention