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Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings in West Valley City, Utah run mostly as open and closed discussion groups, with Basic Text and step study alongside. Set the distance on the finder above to see current times, locations and formats nearby.
Upcoming NA Meetings in West Valley City
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NA Meetings in West Valley City: The Basics
Narcotics Anonymous is free to attend and run entirely by its own members. There are no professional staff, no intake process and no cost.
West Valley City sits inside the United Wasatch Area of NA, which covers Salt Lake, Tooele and southern Davis counties and answers a helpline at 801-25-CLEAN (801-252-5326).
Most of the schedule in and around West Valley City is discussion based, in both open and closed meetings, with Basic Text and step study groups alongside it.
At least one group on that list is also flagged as children welcome. That means children are allowed in the room, not that childcare is provided. So, a child who comes with you stays with you. This can mean the difference between coming to a meeting or having to skip it because they had nowhere to leave the child.
- NA area: United Wasatch Area of Narcotics Anonymous, helpline 801-25-CLEAN (801-252-5326)
- Meeting formats present: open, closed, discussion, Basic Text and step study, children welcome
- Cost: free, with no dues or fees for membership
Where to Look for NA Meetings Near West Valley City
The borders between West Valley City and its neighbors are difficult to distinguish, as one seems to flow into the other. For this reason, a person may be closer to the next town over than one across West Valley City itself. That is why the finder above works on distance instead of city limits and widening the search increases the chance you will find the meeting that is best for you.
Kearns and Taylorsville sit directly south, Magna is west along the edge of the valley floor, and the Granger area and the Redwood Road corridor carry a good share of the groups people in this part of the county actually drive to.
West Jordan is a short drive south, and the Glendale side of Salt Lake City is close enough east that a trip out 3500 South or 4100 South quickly takes you there. If you orient by landmark, Hunter Library at 4740 West 4100 South sits roughly in the middle of the city’s west side.
There are two types of meetings in NA: open meetings, which let anyone attend, and closed meetings, which are for people who identify as having a drug problem. The discussion format dominates the local list and gives newcomers a good introduction to the program without being asked to say anything.
The Basic Text and step study groups are slower and more structured, and are a good choice for someone who is comfortable with the program. For people who can’t make an in-person meeting, The United Wasatch Area also lists online meetings alongside its in-person schedule at uwana.org.
The area helpline at 801-25-CLEAN (801-252-5326) is answered by members who can tell you what is running. If you are interested in options outside of your area, the Utah NA meetings directory covers the rest of the state by city.
The Overdose Picture in Salt Lake County
Nationally, fentanyl is involved in more fatal overdoses than any other substance. However, by a narrow margin, this isn’t the case in Utah. In fact, over the twelve months ending June 30, 2025, methamphetamine turned up in slightly more of the state’s overdose deaths than fentanyl did, which is worth knowing if you are judging risk by what you hear about the rest of the country.
- 69,973 provisional drug overdose deaths in the United States in 2025, down almost 14 percent from 81,313 in 2024 and the third annual decline in a row. CDC, National Center for Health Statistics, provisional data for the 12 months ending December 2025.
- 234 Utah overdose deaths involving methamphetamine and 227 involving fentanyl in the 12 months ending June 30, 2025. Utah Office of the Medical Examiner, Quarterly Fatal Drug Overdose Surveillance Report, 2025.
Of note, a little over half (296) of the state’s 576 fatal drug overdoses occurred in Salt Lake County alone during a twelve-month period, reflecting the need for supports like NA in the area.
For more localized data, Utah also publishes drug poisoning data at a neighborhood scale through its Utah Small Area series, and the Salt Lake City page carries that breakdown in full.
County-level figure. No overdose count is published for West Valley City alone.
Beyond Meetings: Treatment Near West Valley City
Treatment in the valley is usually described in levels that include medically supervised withdrawal management, residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs that run several days a week and standard outpatient counseling. Determining which level of care is appropriate depends on several factors such as how long the use has gone on, what is being used and what support exists at home.
While NA is not treatment, meetings and clinical care work together, and plenty of people in West Valley City participate in both.
For opioid use disorder, medication is the evidence-based standard of care. Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) utilize methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone to help curb cravings, ease withdrawal symptoms and lower the risk of overdose.
Many people utilize medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in their treatment plan while attending NA. Keep in mind that individual groups vary in how they talk about medication, and some members have strong views.
Outpatient and behavioral health providers operate in West Valley City. For example, opioid treatment programs licensed to dispense methadone are clustered in Salt Lake City and the central valley rather than here, which for most West Valley City residents is a short drive up Redwood Road or around I-215.
To find something specific, SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov lets you search by ZIP code and filter by service and payment type. Another option is the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357, which is free and answered around the clock.
Salt Lake County Behavioral Health Services maintains its own list of contracted treatment providers, which you can use if cost or Medicaid coverage is the obstacle.
Our guide to inpatient and outpatient treatment options explains what each level of care involves.
Overdose Prevention and Naloxone
As of December 8, 2016, Utah issued a standing order that lets any pharmacy dispense naloxone over the counter without a prescription. Free kits are also available by request through the state’s Stop the Opidemic program. The state also publishes a map showing where people can get free kits, no questions asked, such as libraries and fire stations statewide.
Local organizations run other important harm reduction programs that offer syringe services and in-person distribution for this side of the valley. Many are based in Salt Lake City and Midvale rather than in West Valley City; the Salt Lake City page covers them in more detail.
Utah law also offers limited protection to anyone who calls for help. Under Utah Code section 58-37-8(16), a person who reports an overdose, stays at the scene and cooperates with responders has an affirmative defense against a drug possession charge. The protection is written around the caller, so do not assume it extends to the person who overdosed. Call anyway.
Emergency and Crisis Contacts
If something is happening right now, a meeting is the wrong tool. Salt Lake County does not operate its own crisis number. For those in need, the Utah Crisis Line is answered around the clock for the whole county. The Huntsman Mental Health Institute in Salt Lake City staffs it and also dispatches mobile crisis teams.
Numbers worth keeping on your phone
- 911 for a suspected overdose or any medical emergency
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text, 24 hours a day
- 801-587-3000 Utah Crisis Line, answered 24 hours a day by certified crisis workers
- 1-800-662-4357 SAMHSA National Helpline, free and confidential, 24 hours a day
- 801-25-CLEAN (801-252-5326) United Wasatch Area of NA helpline
Questions People Ask About West Valley City Meetings
Are NA meetings in West Valley City free?
Yes. Narcotics Anonymous is free to attend and does not require membership fees to join. Groups may pass a basket for voluntary contributions during the meeting to cover rent, coffee and literature. You are not required to give and no one keeps track of who does.
Can I bring my children to an NA meeting?
It depends on the group. At least one group in and around West Valley City is flagged as children welcome on the schedule. Children welcome meetings mean they are allowed in the room with the person who brings them. Childcare is not provided.
If a group is not specifically flagged as children welcome, you can call the area helpline at 801-25-CLEAN (801-252-5326) and ask if you can bring a child to a meeting you want to attend. This is the fastest way to check and is a good idea before you make the drive.
Do I have to stop using before my first meeting?
No. In fact, many people attend their first meeting while still using. However, you shouldn’t come to a meeting if you are too impaired to sit through one without being disruptive. Instead, wait until you are in better shape before coming. NA states that the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using
Can a family member or partner attend?
Yes, open meetings. Open meetings are available to anyone. This includes family members, partners and people who are simply trying to understand what NA is. Closed meetings are open only to people who identify as having a drug problem.
A Nar-Anon Family group is a good option for someone who is supporting an individual using drugs. It is a separate fellowship that holds its own meetings and is specifically geared toward family and friends
What is the difference between an open and a closed meeting?
An open meeting welcomes anyone who wants to be there, whether or not they use drugs. A closed meeting is for people who identify as having a drug problem, which, according to NA’s own literature, is the addict who still suffers.
Both formats are available in and around West Valley City. If you are unsure, or bringing someone with you, an open meeting is a good first step.
About This Directory
Narcotics.com is an independent resource and is not affiliated with Narcotics Anonymous World Services, Inc. Meeting details here come from public NA schedules and the area service bodies that publish them. Groups move, change format and fold more often than any directory keeps up with, so call the area helpline if something looks wrong.
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