Atlanta NA Meetings: A Rundown of Top Options

A Review of Favorite NA Meetings to Check Out in ATL

Atlanta NA meetings can offer a fresh start to anyone seeking fellowship and sober new connections. Recovery from addiction doesn’t end when you graduate from your rehabilitation program. The challenges you faced before still exist.

But now, you have the coping skills to avoid or deal with them. Getting weekly support and guidance from your peers can help you continue that new positive path forward in life.

Ingrained Recovery, a scenic recovery ranch in Eastman, Georgia, provides rehab services for people around Peach State, especially Atlanta. After leaving our evidence-based treatment center, we urge clients to attend NA meetings at least once a week to stay committed to sobriety.

Please join us and learn more about NA meeting times in Atlanta, GA, and surrounding cities.

Finding an In-Person Meeting in Atlanta, GA

If you want local recovery support and fellowship, your local Atlanta, GA, NA meetings are the perfect place to start. We will primarily provide information on when each Atlanta group meets. However, we will also provide our suburban neighbors, such as those in Alpharetta, Marietta, or Decatur, with some nearby resources.

Greater Atlanta, GA Metro Area | NA Places and When Each Meets

• Sunday 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Killer Parrot Group | 2163 Flat Shoals Rd., Atlanta, GA 30316
• Sunday 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm | Home Sweet Home | 27 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
• Monday 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Halftime Group | 2163 Flat Shoals Rd., Atlanta, GA 30316
• Monday 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm | Recovery at Six Group | 2163 Flat Shoals Rd., Atlanta, GA 30316
• Monday 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm | New Connections Group | 2461 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305
• Monday 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm| No Matter What | 2512 N. Druid Hills Rd., NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
• Tuesday 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Our Primary Purpose Group | 702 Lakeshore Circle NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
• Tuesday 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Inside Out Group | 11180 Clairmont Rd., Atlanta, GA 30329
• Tuesday 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Lambda Group (LGBTQ+ meeting) | 525 Dutch Valley Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
• Wednesday 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Recovery at 6 Group | 2163 Flat Shoals Rd., Atlanta, GA 30316
• Wednesday 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Stay Down for Your Crown | 21 Bell St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
• Wednesday 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm | Step by Step | 2163 Flat Shoals Rd., Atlanta, GA 30316
• Wednesday 11:30 pm – 1:00 am | New Beginnings | 2163 Flat Shoals Rd., Atlanta, GA 30316
• Thursday 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Face Everything and Recover | 2163 Flat Shoals Rd., Atlanta, GA 30316
• Tuesday 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Woman to Woman Group | 611 Medlock Rd., Decatur, GA 30033
• Thursday 6:30 pm – 7:50 pm | Our Primary Purpose Group | 702 Lakeshore Circle NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
• Thursday 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Honey Bunches of Hope | 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell, GA 30075
• Thursday 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm | Mountain Top Group | 611 Medlock Rd., Decatur, GA 30033
• Friday 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Solo por Hoy (Spanish language) | 535 Rucker Rd., Alpharetta, GA 30004
• Friday 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm | New Connections Group | 2461 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305
• Friday 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Addicts R Us | 1523 Church St., Decatur, GA 30030
• Saturday 1:00 pm -2:30 pm | Hardcore Group | 25 Boulevard Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30312
• Saturday 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm | Highlife Group | 2163 Flat Shoals Rd., Atlanta, GA 30316
• Saturday 10:00 am – 11:15 am | The Breakfast Club | 545 Lorene Dr., Marietta, GA 30060
• Saturday 11:30 pm – 1:00 am | New Beginnings Group | 2163 Flat Shoals Rd., Atlanta, GA 30316

Even though this list is somewhat extensive, it’s only a small sampling of the Atlanta, Georgia NA Meeting opportunities. You can find a larger list of in-person groups on the North Atlanta, Georgia Intergroup page and the Midtown Atlanta, GA Intergroup page.

Virtual NA Opportunities: Reaching Atlanta, GA and Beyond

While many prefer the benefits of connecting in person, others prefer the privacy and convenience of attending their NA meeting in a virtual setting. These meetings are held in a confidential Zoom suite.

Here is a partial list of virtual opportunities in Atlanta, GA, and the time each meets:

• Sunday 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Living Clean Group of Atlanta, GA | Zoom ID: 812 6978 9515 PW: 761450
• Sunday 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm | Bring Your Own Problems Group | Zoom ID: https://zoom.us/j/332873706
• Monday 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm | The Right Stuff Atlanta, Georgia | Zoom ID: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/545351344?pwd=MVFmWmVTZUZ5ybENZYVRRVHc1d09
• Tuesday 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Women to Women (meets in person and in a virtual setting) |Zoom ID: 82100988633
• Wednesday 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Clean Air Act Group of Atlanta, GA | Zoom ID: 856 7018 2762; Zoom password: recovery
• Thursday 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm | Nuevo Amenecer (Spanish language) | Zoom ID: 882 936 1670

These are the best virtual options for NA. With all the options, you’ll find something that meets your needs and provides the recovery support you need.

Brief Overview of Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

Narcotics Anonymous is a 12-step program that follows the same pathway to sobriety as Alcoholics Anonymous. NA members attend weekly meetings for support and accountability and follow their recovery path at their own pace.

The venue types vary, with meetings in community centers, union halls, churches, or any locations willing to donate a quiet, private space.

A Short History of NA Meetings

James Patrick Kinnon, better known as “Jimmy K,” immigrated to the United States from Ireland. He developed a drug addiction as a young man and helped establish NA in Los Angeles in 1953, after overcoming his own challenges. He was inspired by the success of AA and wanted to help others.

Today, NA offers over 700,000 meetings in over 144 countries. They also offer online support for people who don’t have a meeting nearby, thus broadening their reach even further.

Trigger Warning (Use of the Word Addict in NA Meetings)

The NA program uses very direct language that we usually avoid, including “addict.” The intent of this word choice is to force accountability for a person’s addictive behavior.

While modern mental health professionals may consider this stigmatizing, it was a groundbreaking idea to admit out loud that one was an “addict” at the time of the group’s founding.

Understanding NA Meeting Formats

NA offers several types of meetings to cater to the diverse needs of every person. Here are some common format types:

Open Meetings

Anyone can join open meetings, including family members, friends, or caring neighbors. They provide the chance to destigmatize addiction by having conversations about it.

Closed Meetings

Only those experiencing challenges with substance abuse may attend closed meetings. They focus on the lived experiences of those in recovery. These can be very heartfelt and personal descriptions of life that they prefer to keep among AA participants.

Men’s, Women’s, LGBTQ+ Meetings

Some meetings are separate affinity groups, especially for allowing communities to connect with others who understand their unique journey. These include men’s, women’s, and LGBTQ+ meetings.

There are also speaker meetings, discussion meetings, newcomer meetings, and more. As you read the meeting description that interests you, you can hover over the little information button (i) next to the description to learn more.

What to Expect at NA Meetings

As you prepare to go to your first Atlanta, Georgia, NA meeting, you might feel anxious. That’s okay and very typical. Use your breathing techniques and relax. You’ve got this.

Keep reading to discover what to expect at NA meetings.

In-Person NA Meetings

You will notice immediately that NA meetings are warm, welcoming, and inclusive. Weekly members are very warm and often introduce themselves to the new person. They’ve been in your shoes and understand the amount of courage it takes to show up for that first meeting.

You’ll probably read about the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions of NA. These opening readings help you better understand how the program meets the needs of so many people.

Most meetings follow the open discussion format. Each person can share their lived experiences with the group and discuss that relapse prevention strategies have been helpful. Some meetings provide additional support by inviting guest speakers who share specific expertise in addiction recovery.

You’ll have a few minutes to socialize with your peers before and after the group officially meets. You will feel relieved that others in Atlanta, GA, have shared your struggles. You’ve found your people; you’re not alone.

Virtual NA Meetings

Getting help from a virtual meeting is an ideal opportunity for the person who lives in a more rural area outside of Atlanta, Georgia. The convenience of the online format makes it possible for many who have transportation or location challenges (or just a hectic life) to receive valuable support.

In the Atlanta, Georgia NA districts, Zoom is the preferred platform. Be sure to install the app on your device and register (they don’t share your info!). Each group meets promptly, so give yourself the time to get situated before it starts.

From there, you will follow the same format as in-person meetings.

Get an Effective Foundation for Recovery at Ingrained

Many love the convenience of NA’s weekly group and can follow the program to sustain sobriety. A support meeting that meets once a week is an easy commitment to keep.

Some people need more help than they can receive at local NA or AA meetings. If you need the structured support of a substance abuse treatment center, Ingrained Recovery can help. We are only a 2-hour drive from downtown Atlanta via I-75. Our evidence-based therapy helps you discover why you use drugs or drink alcohol and then helps you develop the necessary tools to stop for good.

We’re ready to offer the support you need. Call our admissions staff today.