Spokane, Washington NA Meetings

NA Meetings in Spokane

Spokane features one of the more comprehensive NA schedules in eastern Washington. Open and closed groups meet several times each week, and the mix of discussion, step study and literature formats take place all across the city rather than one neighborhood. That way, if you’re looking to drop by on any given night, you’ll have several options.

Since Spokane is one of the largest cities in The Evergreen State, it serves as the meeting hub for folks from smaller towns. If a specific night doesn’t work out, the Washington state page lists other cities with active schedules, including Seattle on the other side of the state for anyone traveling or relocating.

Dropping by NA

An open meeting welcomes all, even the public and family members trying to understand the program. A closed meeting is for those who have drug problems. Beyond that split, formats vary. A speaker meeting features one person sharing their experience, a discussion meeting opens the floor, and step studies go through NA’s 12 steps in order.

No one has to talk until they’re ready. Newcomers can sit, listen and leave without saying a word.

There are also zero fees. NA has no dues and no membership requirements. You can come in even if you haven’t started recovery yet. The only thing asked of anyone is a willingness to be there.

For a detailed explanation of NA’s fellowship, see Narcotics Anonymous.

Getting to a group

Spokane’s meeting locations are spread throughout the city, so a car or a ride are essential. Public transit covers much of the area.

If you can’t go out for any reason, online NA is a good alternative. Online and hybrid groups have their own set schedules apart from the in-person groups listed above.

Medications & meetings

NA is a peer fellowship, not medical care. That means that anyone going through withdrawal from opioids or benzodiazepines will likely need outside supervision. Remember that tolerance drops fast after even a short break, which is when overdoses happen. Read more about withdrawal at Opiate Detox: Symptoms and Dangers.

Medications for opioid use disorders like methadone are legit medical options and are compatible with attending NA. Methadone works for many, but each person differs. Don’t decide alone; talk with your provider to find the best choice for you.