Our Favorite NA Meetings: Phoenix AZ Edition
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Looking at Narcotics Anonymous Meetings in the Valley of Sun
The Phoenix, Arizona region of Narcotics Anonymous is thriving and meetings are found easily to find if you need a little support for your introduction to sober living. The Twelve Step methodology of NA is a proven method to get clean (from drugs) and stay that way with a little bit of peer support. When looking for NA meetings, Phoenix, AZ has an abundance of resources.
The program helps you to feel more connected with your social network and a supportive safety net. From beginner’s meetings to candlelight meetings, you can find meetings from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, right in the heart of Phoenix.
You can view the full list of the Arizona region of NA meetings for the surrounding areas including Queen Creek, Glendale, Tempe, and more.
Purpose Healing Center can help you connect with your local chapter of NA in our area alongside our evidence-based treatments with experienced clinicians at our locations. Keep reading to learn more about how you can find the perfect support for your recovery from substance abuse.
Beginners Meetings
Let’s start at the beginning when it comes to the NA meetings Phoenix has to offer.
When you’re new to Narcotics Anonymous meetings, you may prefer to be among peers who are just starting their recovery process. Beginner’s meetings are a great place to dip your toe in the water of what the rest of the NA program has to offer and begin to get acquainted with the fellowship.
You’ll find many other meetings suitable for beginners in Phoenix, Arizona, but rather than going to the first church you see and asking if they host NA gatherings, this one could be a great starting point.
Sundays at 10:00 PM
6501 N 39th Ave
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Discussion Groups from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
While there is no substitute for structured group therapy, many people prefer a looser format to their NA meetings. A discussion group opens up the floor for anyone in attendance to share their struggles or other life experiences. This is also a great place to ask for assistance, support, and mentorship from long-standing members of the group.
Sundays at 11:00 AM
9901 N 7th Avenue, Phoenix
Mondays through Fridays at noon
801 E Camelback Road
Mondays at 6:00 PM
2530 W Happy Valley Rd Suite #1273
Tuesdays at 10:00 PM
6501 N 39th Avenue
Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
15649 N 7th St
Literature Study Meetings
A literature study lays the foundation for time spent in Narcotics Anonymous meetings, events, and more. This also gives you plenty of material to work from at home between meetings. You can read, reflect, and journal your way through the NA literature with help from supportive peers.
Mondays through Thursdays at 7:00 PM
8801 N 43rd Avenue
Fridays at 7:00 PM
Sunrise Methodist Church
19234 North 7th Ave
Saturdays at 7:00 PM
801 E Camelback Road
Step Meetings
Most people who are familiar with AA meetings and the Alcoholics Anonymous program know that there are Twelve Steps to accepting your powerlessness over an addiction. Narcotics Anonymous meetings have a similar idea and structure to the original AA program. It isn’t always a linear process but still proves helpful for many.
If you want to walk through the Twelve Steps alongside peers and a sponsor, these Phoenix, Arizona meetings can help. While this is a single location, be sure to puck up a meeting pamphlet when you attend for even more options.
Wednesdays at 10:00 PM
6501 N 39th Ave
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Just for Today Meetings
Some people feel overwhelmed by the information presented in the Twelve Steps and need something short and easy to remember. Just for Today is based on a set of daily meditations and reflections with content based on the original Twelve Steps.
This is something you can keep up with at home and can easily be worked into a busy schedule. If you just want a small soundbite to chew on during the day, these meetings can give you nuggets of wisdom to inspire your recovery.
Sundays at 5:30 PM
4012 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona
Mondays at 7:00 PM
1212 E Glendale Ave, Phoenix
Mondays at 10:00 PM
6501 N 39th Ave
Tuesdays at 8:15 PM
2310 N 56th Street
Fridays at 6:00 PM
4735 N 19th Ave
Saturdays at 10:00 AM
4735 N 19th Ave
Topic Meetings
These meetings are a little more specific than general discussion groups. A Narcotics Anonymous topic meeting will have a selected topic. Sometimes, the topic is selected by the group’s leadership or the group could also have some input into what is covered. Topics rotate from week to week.
Mondays at noon
9835 North 7th Street
Open Meetings
Some people prefer to meet only with other people who adhere to the NA program for peer support. For the most part, this means that they commit to meeting with other people struggling with substance use. However, it could be a good idea to bring along a supportive friend or family member to foster a better sense of understanding around recovery.
An open meeting provides a safe forum for both addicts and non-addicts alike. It’s a safe space for all to come around the Twelve Step program, ask for support, and ask questions about what might be the most helpful path forward.
Sundays at 12:00 PM
4212 N 16th St
Sundays at 7:00 PM
1407 N 2nd Street
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
4012 South Central Avenue
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
4141 E Thomas Road
Thursdays at 6:00 PM
1612 East Ocotillo Road
Thursdays at 7:30 PM
8802 N 19th Ave
Fridays at 7:00 PM
11002 S 48th St
Saturdays at noon
1549 East Jefferson Street
Saturdays at 10:00 PM
6501 N 39th Ave
Speaker Meetings
While discussion meetings are great for those who want to really connect with others in a similar stage of recovery, other people are a little more reserved in a group setting. Speaker meetings take the pressure to contribute off of members.
Instead, you can sit back and listen to someone talk about their personal experience. They will share what worked for them, talk about how they applied the Twelve Steps to their lives, or any other topic that may resonate with a particular group. You may not be asked to speak or share at all in this type of meeting.
Sundays at 6:00 PM
4735 N 19th Ave
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
801 E Camelback Road
Tuesay and Thursdays at 7 PM
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Thomas Baptist Church
3948 West Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85009
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Fridays at 7:30 PM
2310 N 56th St
Fridays at 10:00 PM
6501 N 39th Ave
Candlelight Meetings
Candlelight meetings are a great way to celebrate your recovery in a somber atmosphere with gentle candlelight and dim lighting. Otherwise, these are conducted just as many NA meetings are. You may have discussions, speakers, or topics while basking in the glow of the candles.
Tuesdays at 6:00 PM
1212 E. Glendale
Thursdays at 6:00 PM
7523 N 35th Ave
Thursdays at 10:00 PM
6501 N 39th Ave
Fridays at 7:00 PM
8801 N 43rd Ave
Gender-Specific Groups
Sometimes, you may feel comfortable sharing the deepest parts of your journey only with other people who understand you and where you’re coming from. If this is the case, Phoenix, Arizona also has a few gender-specific meetings that you can attend.
Whether you want a women’s meeting, a men’s meeting, or an LGBTQ+ meeting, the Phoenix chapter of Narcotics Anonymous has you covered.
Women Only
Women can rally around one another and offer support at this women’s meeting.
Wednesdays at 7:15 PM
3104 W Glendale Ave
Men Only
Similarly, men can meet together to share unique struggles that pertain to being a man struggling with substance use in today’s modern world.
Wednesdays at 7:15 PM
7321 N 10th St
LGBTQ+ Meetings
Of course, there is also plenty of room for people who don’t adhere to either of the above labels. There are also a couple of meetings specifically to offer support to people who are non-binary, transgender, or any other part of the LGBTQ+ spectrum. This is a safe space for all to share.
Thursdays at 7:00 PM
13627 N 32nd Street, Phoenix, Arizona
Thursdays at 7:30 PM
2622 North 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ
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References
- Dekkers, A., Vos, S., & Vanderplasschen, W. (2020). “Personal recovery depends on NA unity”: an exploratory study on recovery-supportive elements in Narcotics Anonymous Flanders. Substance abuse treatment, prevention, and policy, 15(1), 53.
- Arizona region of NA. Arizona Region of NA. (2024, April 15).
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