Despite being one of America’s best places to live, Washington’s capital city of Olympia has long struggled with a serious substance abuse problem over the past few decades.
Drugs like heroin, alcohol, crystal meth, and prescription opioids have all contributed to a drug epidemic in Washington that regularly impacts the lives of tens of thousands. In fact, Olympia is one of the top 10 most addicted cities in the state.
But just because the addiction problem has continued to get worse, that doesn’t mean that all hope is lost. And in fact, there are a variety of addiction resources in Olympia that residents can use to stay safe during an overdose, seek out support, further educate themselves, and get professional treatment when necessary.
This comprehensive guide covers these community addiction resources in depth. So if you’re addicted in Olympia, don’t worry – there’s plenty of help right around the corner.
Among all the numerous and devastatingly harsh consequences of drug addiction, few are quite as destructive as an overdose.
Overdosing on drugs and/or alcohol can cause serious physical damage to internal organs like the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, and the brain. It can even lead to permanent changes in how an individual acts, functions, and perceives the world around them.
And most notably, overdose can and often does lead to death. In fact, America’s rate of fatal overdoses has never been higher than it is today. Causing more than 72 thousand deaths in 2017 alone, overdoses are responsible for more deaths than vehicle accidents, gun violence, and even certain kinds of cancer.
Today, drug overdoses have actually become the #1 cause of death for Americans under the age of 50.
More than ever before, then, it’s vital to know both how to spot the signs of a drug or alcohol overdose and what to do to ensure the best chances of survival.
Not all overdoses are going to look the same for everyone. Individual physiology, genetics, general health, drug type, and more will all come into play in how an overdose physically and psychologically presents itself.
On top of that, many people tend to mix different drugs, complicating the process even further.
Having said that, there are a few specific symptoms to be on the lookout for when it comes to identifying the signs of an overdose for a particular drug type.
Below are some of the most notable for some of the most commonly abused substances today.
Alcohol – Some signs of alcohol poisoning to watch out for include:
Heroin – In most cases, symptoms of a heroin overdose include:
Cocaine – Overdosing on cocaine can cause a number of symptoms, including:
Prescription Opioids – Prescription opioid overdose can result in symptoms like:
Crystal Meth – An overdose on crystal meth may cause the following symptoms:
Benzodiazepines – Some signs of an overdose on benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, etc.) include:
Once you’ve identified the signs of an overdose, the very next step you take should be to call 9-1-1 immediately. Every second counts when it comes to an overdose. And that means that hesitating, even for a few minutes, can mean the difference between life and death.
If you have to leave the victim to make the call, be sure to place them in the recovery position so that their airway remains clear.
After you’ve reached emergency services, they’ll likely dispatch an ambulance to your location. In the meantime, though, the operators on the other end of the line will help guide you through life-saving measures that will help ensure the absolute best outcome for the victim.
They may, for instance, advise you to:
It’s important to listen to the operator and perform actions exactly how you’re instructed while you wait for the ambulance to arrive. Once it does, the emergency service workers will be able to administer a higher level of care and may even use overdose-combating medications like naloxone to reverse the toxic effects.
In most cases, the victim will be transported to a hospital or emergency room for more intensive care and observation.
When it comes to overcoming addiction and maintaining sobriety in the long-term, few community resources are quite as valuable as local support groups. And one of the most widely available types of support groups is 12-step meetings.
These groups are populated by fellow recovering addicts and provide an essential form of motivational and emotional support that many substance abusers simply don’t have in their lives.
As the name implies, 12-step groups are built on the foundational 12 steps of recovery developed in Alcoholics Anonymous, the very first 12-step group created in 1935.
These steps have since been applied to numerous other types of addictions besides alcohol. The most notable offshoots that use these 12 steps as their core for recovery are Narcotics Anonymous and Al-Anon (for family members and friends). However, there are plenty of other 12-step groups that have come about over the years, including:Â
While 12-step groups are numerous and varied, one of the best aspects of these sources of support is that it’s 100% free to attend. Members aren’t expected to fund the group in any way and added to that, groups are not affiliated with any government, religion, or cause – outside of helping people achieve sobriety that is.
And best of all, 12-step groups are actually backed up by science to help support recovery. In fact, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) even lists this type of therapy as one of their 8 evidence-based behavioral therapies.
When most people think of 12-step support groups, they imagine Alcoholics Anonymous or AA. And it shouldn’t come as any surprise that AA is so widely known – it’s one of the largest support groups in the entire world.
In fact, since its founding in Akron, Ohio in 1935, AA has grown from just two members to having almost 2.1 million active members around the world. Plus, there are well over 120 thousand different groups too.
Sponsorship is a key part of Alcoholics Anonymous (and other 12-step groups). Sponsorship is a type of mentorship program, where more experienced AA members help keep others accountable, responsible, and – most importantly – sober.
Alcoholics Anonymous is a 100% free support group that’s widely available across the country and the world. And it can be a truly life-changing experience when done right.
Thankfully, there are plenty of AA meetings to choose from in Olympia, Washington.
AS BILL SEES IT (ABSI)
Sunday at 7:00AM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
SUNRISE
Sunday at 7:00AM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
WE AGNOSTICS
Sunday at 9:30AM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
YOU'RE ELIGIBLE TOO
Sunday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
EXPERIENCE, STRENGTH AND HOPE
Sunday at 3:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Ave NE
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
WOMAN 2 WOMANÂ Women
Sunday at 4:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Ave NE
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible. Meeting for women only.
FRONT AND CENTER
Sunday at 6:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
QUEERS, CRACKPOTS AND FALLEN WOMEN
Sunday at 6:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
Temple Beth Hatfiloh
201 8th Avenue Southeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
STEP RIGHT UP
Sunday at 7:00PM
Meeting is closed to members only.
Good Shepherd Lutheran
1601 North Street SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
GUTS
Sunday at 8:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
Good Shepherd Lutheran
1601 North Street SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
AWAKE
Monday at 6:00AM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
AS BILL SEES IT (ABSI)
Monday at 7:00AM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
STEPPING STONESÂ Women
Monday at Noon
Meeting is closed to members only.
Gloria Dei Lutheran
1515 Harrison Avenue Northwest
Olympia, WA 98502
Wheelchair accessible. Meeting for women only.
WINNERS
Monday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
HAPPY HOUR
Monday at 5:15PM
Meeting is closed to members only.
Capital Vision Christian
1775 Yew Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98506
Wheelchair accessible.
BIG BOOK STUDY
Monday at 6:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible. Literature Study meeting.
CAPITOL CITY GROUP
Monday at 6:30PM
Meeting is closed to members only.
United Churches of Olympia
110 11th Avenue Southeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible. Literature Study meeting. Children welcome.
WEST SIDE STUDY
Monday at 7:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
Gloria Dei Lutheran
1515 Harrison Avenue Northwest
Olympia, WA 98502
Wheelchair accessible.
CAPITOL CITY GROUP
Monday at 7:30PM
Meeting is closed to members only.
United Churches of Olympia
110 11th Avenue Southeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible. Literature Study meeting. Children welcome.
MONDAY NIGHT
Monday at 8:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
THE CAPTAIN'S TABLE
Monday at 10:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
3 Magnets/ Barrel Room
600 Franklin St SE #105
Olympia, WA 98501
Literature Study meeting.
AWAKE
Tuesday at 6:00AM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Ave NE
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
AS BILL SEES IT (ABSI)
Tuesday at 7:00AM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
FIRST THINGS FIRST
Tuesday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
Gloria Dei Lutheran
1515 Harrison Avenue Northwest
Olympia, WA 98502
Wheelchair accessible.
WINNERS
Tuesday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
HAPPY HOUR
Tuesday at 5:15PM
Meeting is closed to members only.
Capital Vision Christian
1775 Yew Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98506
Wheelchair accessible.
A VISION FOR YOU
Tuesday at 5:30PM
Meeting is closed to members only.
United Churches of Olympia
110 11th Avenue Southeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible. Children welcome.
FRIDAY NIGHT MEN'S STEP STUDYÂ Men
Tuesday at 6:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
First Christian Church
701 Franklin St SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible. Literature Study meeting. Meeting is for men only.
TUESDAY NIGHT SLIPS
Tuesday at 6:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
ALIVE AND WELL
Tuesday at 8:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
UN NUEVO AMANECER
Tuesday at 8:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible. Spanish meeting.
THE CAPTAIN'S TABLE
Tuesday at 10:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
3 Magnets/ Barrel Room
600 Franklin St SE #105
Olympia, WA 98501
AWAKE
Wednesday at 6:00AM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Ave NE
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
AS BILL SEES IT (ABSI)
Wednesday at 7:00AM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
FIRST THINGS FIRST
Wednesday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
Gloria Dei Lutheran
1515 Harrison Avenue Northwest
Olympia, WA 98502
Wheelchair accessible. Literature Study meeting.
WINNERS
Wednesday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
HAPPY HOUR
Wednesday at 5:15PM
Meeting is closed to members only.
Capital Vision Christian
1775 Yew Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98506
Wheelchair accessible.
SECULAR FRIENDS CHECKING IN
Wednesday at 6:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
Capital Medical Ctr
3900 Capital Mall Dr SW
Olympia, WA 98502
Wheelchair accessible. Discussion/Participation meeting.
WEDNESDAY STEP STUDY
Wednesday at 6:00PM
Meeting is closed to members only.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible. Literature Study meeting.
PRIMARY PURPOSE GROUP
Wednesday at 6:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
Capital Recovery Center
1000 Cherry St SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
REBELLION DOGS
Wednesday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
New Moon Cafe
113 4th Ave W
Olympia, WA 98501
Meeting for young people.
PLUG IN THE JUG
Wednesday at 8:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Ave NE
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible. Literature Study meeting.
AWAKE
Thursday at 6:00AM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Ave NE
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
AS BILL SEES IT (ABSI)
Thursday at 7:00AM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
FIRST THINGS FIRST
Thursday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
Gloria Dei Lutheran
1515 Harrison Avenue Northwest
Olympia, WA 98502
Wheelchair accessible. Literature Study meeting.
WINNERS
Thursday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
Happy Hour Men's Men
Thursday at 5:15PM
Meeting is closed to members only.
Capital Vision Christian
1775 Yew Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98506
Wheelchair accessible. Meeting is for men only.
Happy Hour Women's Women
Thursday at 5:15PM
Meeting is closed to members only.
Capital Vision Christian
1775 Yew Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98506
Wheelchair accessible. Meeting for women only.
LET IT BE
Thursday at 6:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
CAPITOL CITY GROUP
Thursday at 6:30PM
Meeting is closed to members only.
United Churches of Olympia
110 11th Avenue Southeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible. Literature Study meeting. Children welcome.
STEAMBOAT 2
Thursday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
St. Christopher's Community Church
7902 Steamboat Island Road Northwest
Olympia, WA 98502
BEGINNERS MEETING
Thursday at 8:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
UN NUEVO AMANECER
Thursday at 8:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible. Spanish meeting.
AWAKE
Friday at 6:00AM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Ave NE
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
AS BILL SEES IT (ABSI)
Friday at 7:00AM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
FIRST THINGS FIRST
Friday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
Gloria Dei Lutheran
1515 Harrison Avenue Northwest
Olympia, WA 98502
Wheelchair accessible.
WINNERS
Friday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
HAPPY HOUR
Friday at 5:15PM
Meeting is closed to members only.
Capital Vision Christian
1775 Yew Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98506
Wheelchair accessible.
FRIDAY NIGHT MEN'S STEP STUDYÂ Men
Friday at 6:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
First Christian Church
701 Franklin St SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible. Literature Study meeting. Meeting is for men only.
LIVING SOBER
Friday at 6:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
GULL HARBOR
Friday at 7:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
Gull Harbor Lutheran
4610 Boston Harbor Road Northeast
Olympia, WA 98506
Wheelchair accessible. Literature Study meeting.
WORD OF MOUTH
Friday at 8:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
PROMISES
Friday at 10:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
ON AWAKENING
Saturday at 7:00AM
Meeting is closed to members only.
First Christian Church
701 Franklin St SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
AS BILL SEES IT (ABSI)
Saturday at 7:00AM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
HERE ARE THE STEPS WE TOOK
Saturday at 8:30AM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
SATURDAY MORNING SERENITYÂ Women
Saturday at 10:00AM
Meeting is closed to members only.
Good Shepherd Lutheran
1601 North Street SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible. Literature Study meeting. Children welcome.
THERE IS A SOLUTION
Saturday at 10:00AM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
FOGLIFTERS (OLYMPIA)
Saturday at 10:00AM
Meeting is open to all.
Unity Ch of Olympia
1335 Fern Street Southwest
Olympia, WA 98502
Wheelchair accessible.
WORD OF MOUTH
Saturday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
UN NUEVO AMANECER
Saturday at 4:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible. Spanish meeting.
FRIENDS OF BILL W. (OLYMPIA)
Saturday at 6:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
Good Shepherd Lutheran
1601 North Street SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible. Speaker meeting.
WEEKEND SERENITY
Saturday at 6:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
REBELLION DOGS
Saturday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
New Moon Cafe
113 4th Ave W
Olympia, WA 98501
Meeting for young people.
LIGHT OF VICTORY
Saturday at 8:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Ave NE
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible. Speaker meeting.
BURNING DESIRES
Saturday at 10:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
Olympia Alano Club
120 Olympia Avenue Northeast
Olympia, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
While there are so many different AA meetings in Olympia, one of the best things about this type of support group is that there are so many variations to choose from. So, whether the meetings above don’t fit your schedule, have the wrong kind of vibe, or are just a little too close to home, there are still plenty of other options in the surrounding area that you can attend.
Below are some of the closest, all taking place less than a half an hour drive away.
EASY DOES IT
Sunday at 7:30AM
Meeting is open to all.
Easy Does It Hall
125 W Cota St
Shelton, WA 98584
SPIRITUAL BREAKFAST
Sunday at 8:00AM
Meeting is open to all.
River's Edge Restaurant
4611 Tumwater Valley Dr SE
Tumwater, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
SPIRITUAL BRUNCH
Sunday at 10:30AM
Meeting is open to all.
River's Edge Restaurant
4611 Tumwater Valley Dr SE
Tumwater, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
EASY DOES IT
Sunday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
Easy Does It Hall
125 West Cota Street
Shelton, WA 98584
SKOKOMISH HOPE
Sunday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
Skokomish Tribal Ctr
80 North Tribal Center Road
Shelton, WA 98584
Wheelchair accessible. Literature Study meeting.
EASY DOES IT
Sunday at 5:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
Easy Does It Hall
125 West Cota Street
Shelton, WA 98584
SOUTH BAY SERENITY
Sunday at 6:30PM
Meeting is closed to members only.
South Bay Grange
3918 Sleater Kinney Road Northeast
Lacey, WA 98506
Literature Study meeting.
EASY DOES IT
Sunday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
Easy Does It Hall
125 West Cota Street
Shelton, WA 98584
EASY DOES IT
Monday at 7:30AM
Meeting is open to all.
Easy Does It Hall
125 West Cota Street
Shelton, WA 98584
3-5-7-11
Monday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
St. Mark's Lutheran
2109 College Street Southeast
Lacey, WA 98503
Wheelchair accessible.
THE REAL THING AGNOSTICS
Monday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
River's Edge Restaurant
4611 Tumwater Valley Dr SE
Tumwater, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
EASY DOES IT
Monday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
Easy Does It Hall
125 West Cota Street
Shelton, WA 98584
EASY DOES IT
Monday at 5:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
Easy Does It Hall
125 West Cota Street
Shelton, WA 98584
FOGLIFTERS (SHELTON)
Monday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
St. David Episcopal
324 West Cedar Street
Shelton, WA
Wheelchair accessible.
EASY DOES IT
Tuesday at 7:30AM
Meeting is open to all.
Easy Does It Hall
125 West Cota Street
Shelton, WA 98584
LUNCH BUNCH
Tuesday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
River's Edge Restaurant
4611 Tumwater Valley Dr SE
Tumwater, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
EASY DOES IT
Tuesday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
Easy Does It Hall
125 West Cota Street
Shelton, WA 98584
EASY DOES IT
Tuesday at 5:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
Easy Does It Hall
125 West Cota Street
Shelton, WA 98584
EASY DOES IT
Tuesday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
Easy Does It Hall
125 West Cota Street
Shelton, WA 98584
SKOKOMISH HOPE
Tuesday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
Skokomish Tribal Ctr
80 North Tribal Center Road
Shelton, WA
Wheelchair accessible.
EASY DOES IT
Wednesday at 7:30AM
Meeting is open to all.
Easy Does It Hall
125 West Cota Street
Shelton, WA 98584
MOMENT TO MOMENT
Wednesday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
First Baptist of Lacey
4705 22nd Ave SE
Lacey, WA 98503
Wheelchair accessible.
LUNCH BUNCH
Wednesday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
River's Edge Restaurant
4611 Tumwater Valley Dr SE
Tumwater, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
EASY DOES IT
Wednesday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
Easy Does It Hall
125 West Cota Street
Shelton, WA 98584
EASY DOES IT
Wednesday at 5:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
Easy Does It Hall
125 West Cota Street
Shelton, WA 98584
WEDNESDAY WOMENÂ Women
Wednesday at 6:30PM
Meeting is closed to members only.
River Ridge Covenant
7945 Steilacoom Road Southeast
Lacey, WA 98503
Meeting for women only.
SOLUTION GROUP SOUTH
Wednesday at 7:00PM
Meeting is closed to members only.
Tumwater Methodist
1401 Lake Park Drive Southwest
Tumwater, WA 98512
Wheelchair accessible.
SQUAXIN GROUP
Wednesday at 7:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
Squaxin Island Tribe Ctr
10 Southeast Squaxin Lane
Shelton, WA
Wheelchair accessible.
EASY DOES IT
Thursday at 7:30AM
Meeting is open to all.
Easy Does It Hall
125 W Cota St
Shelton, WA 98584
3-5-7-11
Thursday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
St. Mark's Lutheran
2109 College Street Southeast
Lacey, WA 98503
Wheelchair accessible.
THE REAL THING AGNOSTICS
Thursday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
River's Edge Restaurant
4611 Tumwater Valley Dr SE
Tumwater, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
EASY DOES IT
Thursday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
Easy Does It Hall
125 West Cota Street
Shelton, WA 98584
EASY DOES IT
Thursday at 1:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
Easy Does It Hall
125 West Cota Street
Shelton, WA 98584
EASY DOES IT
Thursday at 5:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
Easy Does It Hall
125 West Cota Street
Shelton, WA 98584
Literature Study meeting.
SCIENCE OF ADDICTION
Thursday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
Roving Location
322 N 2nd St
Shelton, WA 98584
LACEY NEW BEGINNINGS
Thursday at 8:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
St. Martin's University
5300 Pacific Avenue Southeast
Lacey, WA 98503
EASY DOES IT
Friday at 7:30AM
Meeting is open to all.
Easy Does It Hall
125 West Cota Street
Shelton, WA 98584
MOMENT TO MOMENT
Friday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
First Baptist of Lacey
4705 22nd Ave SE
Lacey, WA 98503
Wheelchair accessible.
LUNCH BUNCH
Friday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
River's Edge Restaurant
4611 Tumwater Valley Dr SE
Tumwater, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
EASY DOES IT
Friday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
Easy Does It Hall
125 West Cota Street
Shelton, WA 98584
EASY DOES IT
Friday at 5:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
Easy Does It Hall
125 West Cota Street
Shelton, WA 98584
Pass It On
Friday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
St. Mark's Lutheran
2109 College St SE
Lacey, WA 98503
Wheelchair accessible.
EASY DOES IT
Friday at 8:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
Easy Does It Hall
125 West Cota Street
Shelton, WA 98584
EASY DOES IT
Saturday at 7:30AM
Meeting is open to all.
Easy Does It Hall
125 West Cota Street
Shelton, WA 98584
100% NATURAL AGNOSTICS
Saturday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
River's Edge Restaurant
4611 Tumwater Valley Dr SE
Tumwater, WA 98501
Wheelchair accessible.
EASY DOES IT
Saturday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
Easy Does It Hall
125 West Cota Street
Shelton, WA 98584
EASY DOES IT
Saturday at 5:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
Easy Does It Hall
125 West Cota Street
Shelton, WA 98584
FRIENDS OF BILL AND BOB
Saturday at 7:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
Skokomish Tribal Ctr
80 North Tribal Center Road
Shelton, WA 98584
Wheelchair accessible.
LACEY NEW BEGINNINGS
Saturday at 8:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
St. Martin's University
5300 Pacific Avenue Southeast
Lacey, WA 98503
The second most well-known 12-step group, Narcotics Anonymous or NA isn't quite as big as AA, but it's still more sizeable than most other support groups.
Founded in 1953, NA has since grown to more than 67 thousand different weekly meetings in 139 countries around the world.
And rather than focusing on a single substance of abuse like alcohol, Narcotics Anonymous aims to help addicts of all kinds, whether the substance of abuse is heroin, cocaine, marijuana, or even booze itself. NA is unique in that it doesn’t make a distinction in how it approaches addiction for different drugs.
The only prerequisite for NA members is that they have a desire to get control over their addiction and achieve sobriety.
Like Alcoholics Anonymous, there are a wide variety of NA meetings across the State of Washington.
And within Olympia itself, there are plenty of groups for recovering addicts to choose from. The information for each of these meetings is listed below.
NW Resources
Sunday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
2708 Westmoor Ct SW
Olympia, Washington 98502
Men Literature Study meeting. Wheelchair accessible. Directions:Â Across from Take Shape
Fitness
Olympia Alano Club
Sunday at 7:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
120 Olympia Avenue North East
Olympia, Washington 98501-1127
Discussion/Participation meeting.
First Christian Church
Monday at 6:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
701 Franklin Street South East
Olympia, Washington 98501-1315
LGBT welcome. Wheelchair accessible.
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Monday at 6:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
1515 Harrison Avenue NW
Olympia, Washington 98502-5352
Step Study meeting.
Good Shepherd Lutheran (Church Room 160)
Monday at 7:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
1601 North Street SE
Olympia, Washington 98501-3666
Literature Study meeting.
Westside Lanes
Monday at 12:15PM
Meeting is open to all.
2010 Harrison Avenue Northwest
Olympia, Washington 98502-4597
Discussion/Participation meeting. Wheelchair accessible.
Westside Lanes
Tuesday at 8:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
2010 Harrison Avenue Northwest
Olympia, Washington 98502-4597
Topic Discussion meeting. Children welcome. Wheelchair accessible.
Evergreen State College (CAB Building, Lab 1, Room 3064)
Tuesday at 8:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
2700 Evergreen Parkway NW
Olympia, Washington 98505-0001
Discussion/Participation meeting. Wheelchair accessible.
Westside Lanes
Tuesday at 12:15PM
Meeting is open to all.
2010 Harrison Avenue Northwest
Olympia, Washington 98502-4597
Basic Text meeting. Discussion/Participation meeting. Wheelchair accessible.
United Churches
Wednesday at 6:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
110 11th Avenue SE
Olympia, Washington 98501-2259
Meeting for women only. Step Study meeting. Candlelight meeting. Children welcome.
Wheelchair accessible. Directions:Â 11th & Capitol
United Churches
Wednesday at 8:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
110 11th Avenue SE
Olympia, Washington 98501-2259
Candlelight meeting. Wheelchair accessible. Directions:Â 11th & Capitol
Westside Lanes
Wednesday at 12:15PM
Meeting is open to all.
2010 Harrison Avenue Northwest
Olympia, Washington 98502-4597
Basic Text meeting. Discussion/Participation meeting. Wheelchair accessible.
1835 Cooper Pt. Rd.
Thursday at 6:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
1835 Cooper Point Road SW
Olympia, Washington 98502-1123
Literature Study meeting. Wheelchair accessible.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Thursday at 7:00PM
Meeting is closed to members only.
1601 North Street SE
Olympia, Washington 98501-3666
Wheelchair accessible.
Westside Lanes
Thursday at 8:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
2010 Harrison Avenue Northwest
Olympia, Washington 98502-4597
Topic Discussion meeting. Children welcome. Wheelchair accessible.
Westside Lanes
Thursday at 12:15PM
Meeting is open to all.
2010 Harrison Avenue Northwest
Olympia, Washington 98502-4597
Discussion/Participation meeting. Wheelchair accessible.
United Churches
Friday at 8:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
110 11th Avenue SE
Olympia, Washington 98501-2259
Children welcome. Wheelchair accessible. Directions:Â 11th & Capitol
Westside Lanes
Friday at 12:15PM
Meeting is open to all.
2010 Harrison Avenue Northwest
Olympia, Washington 98502-4597
Discussion/Participation meeting. Wheelchair accessible.
Drexel House
Saturday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
604 Devoe Street Southeast
Olympia, Washington 98501-2034
Children welcome. Wheelchair accessible.
Capital Medical Center
Saturday at 8:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
3900 Capital Mall Drive Southwest
Olympia, Washington 98502-8654
Literature Study meeting. Wheelchair accessible.
Olympia Alano Club
Saturday at 11:59PM
Meeting is open to all.
120 Olympia Avenue North East
Olympia, Washington 98501-1127
Candlelight meeting. Discussion/Participation meeting. Literature Study meeting. Last Saturday of the month is a speaker meeting.
NA Groups Nearby
If the meetings within Olympia don’t match up with a recovering addicts schedule or even if it doesn’t have the right kind of vibe or mood, there are still an enormous number of other groups that take place within the area.
Below are some of the closest, each taking place less than an hour away from Olympia.
Denny's Restaurant
Sunday at 8:00AM
Meeting is open to all.
1052 Harrison Avenue
Centralia, Washington 98531-1849
Wheelchair accessible. Back corner of restaurant
Veteran's Memorial Hall
Sunday at 9:30AM
Meeting is open to all.
206 West Franklin Street
Shelton, Washington 98584-3513
Children welcome.
Mary Mary's
Sunday at 10:00AM
Meeting is open to all.
16511 Pacific Avenue South
Spanaway, Washington 98387
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Sunday at 11:00AM
Meeting is open to all.
1246 Monte Elma Road
Elma, Washington 98541-9021
Meeting for women only. Wheelchair accessible.
First Lutheran Church (Suite A)
Sunday at 5:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
418 North Yelm Street
Kennewick, Washington 99336-3071
Discussion/Participation meeting. Wheelchair accessible.
210 Pacific Court
Sunday at 6:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
210 Pacific Ct.
Shelton, Washington 98584-3815
Meeting for women only. Literature Study meeting. Candlelight meeting.
Harbor Covenant Church
Sunday at 6:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
5601 Gustafson Drive NW
Gig Harbor, Washington 98335-8177
Candlelight meeting. Wheelchair accessible. Room 208, Upstairs
Saint Joseph's Catholic Church (Basement)
Sunday at 6:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
520 South Garfield Street
Kennewick, Washington 99336-5566
Basic Text meeting. Tradition Study Step Study meeting.
Spanaway Lutheran Church
Sunday at 6:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
16001 A Street South
Spanaway, Washington 98387-8272
Wheelchair accessible.
American Lake VA
Sunday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
9600 Veterans Drive SW
Tacoma, Washington 98493
Wheelchair accessible. Directions:Â VA Chapel Bldg 111
TMTL House
Sunday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
11326 Bald Hill Road Southeast
Yelm, Washington 98597-9503
Children welcome.
Denny's Restaurant, Banquet Room
Sunday at 7:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
626 South Hill Park Drive
Puyallup, Washington 98373-1423
Wheelchair accessible.
Yardbirds Shopping Center
Sunday at 7:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
2100 North National Avenue
Chehalis, Washington 98532-2301
Speaker meeting. Wheelchair accessible. Directions:Â 12 Step Club
United Methodist Church (South Hall, Room 5)
Monday at 11:00AM
Meeting is open to all.
1900 King Street
Shelton, Washington 98584
Topic Discussion meeting. Wheelchair accessible.
First United Methodist Church
Monday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
621 Tacoma Avenue South
Tacoma, Washington 98402-2301
Wheelchair accessible. Beginner/Newcomer Step Study meeting. Tradition Study It Works How and Why Study Basement, east side of church.
Foursquare Church
Monday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
4213 West Kennewick Avenue
Kennewick, Washington 99336-2816
Foursquare Church
Monday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
4213 West Kennewick Avenue
Kennewick, Washington 99336-2816
Discussion/Participation meeting. Wheelchair accessible.
Yardbirds Shopping Center
Monday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
2100 North National Avenue
Chehalis, Washington 98532-2301
Wheelchair accessible. Directions:Â 12 Step Club
Rialto Apartments
Monday at 3:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
311 South 9th Street
Tacoma, Washington 98402-3625
Wheelchair accessible.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Monday at 6:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
101 East 38th Street
Tacoma, Washington 98404
Meeting is for men only. Wheelchair accessible.
Gather Cafe
Monday at 6:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
408 North Main Street
Centralia, Washington 98531
Wheelchair accessible.
Harbor Covenant Church (Room 208)
Monday at 6:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
5601 Gustafson Drive NW
Gig Harbor, Washington 98335-8177
Wheelchair accessible.
Manitou Park United Presbyterian Church
Monday at 6:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
6613 South Cheyenne Street
Tacoma, Washington 98409-1557
Meeting for women only. Wheelchair accessible. Literature Study meeting. Children welcome.
Grace United Reform Annex
Monday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
2500 West 4th Avenue
Kennewick, Washington 99336-3115
Basic Text meeting.
Kennewick Baptist Church
Monday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
2425 West Albany Avenue
Kennewick, Washington 99336-3064
Meeting is for men only. Basic Text meeting.
Lake City Community Church
Monday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
8810 Lawndale Avenue Southwest
Lakewood, Washington 98498-2420
Quinalt Baptist Church
Monday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
5400 West Canal Drive
Kennewick, Washington 99336-1319
Wheelchair accessible.
Shelton Christian Church
Monday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
115 Arcadia Avenue
Shelton, Washington 98584-1601
Literature Study meeting.
South Thurston United Friends
Monday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
18214 Corvallis Street SW
Rochester, Washington 98579-9562
Discussion/Participation meeting. Wheelchair accessible. Directions:Â Next door to the Church
Urban Grace Church
Monday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
902 Market Street
Tacoma, Washington 98402
Wheelchair accessible. Side door 9th St, speaker last Monday
First United Methodist Church
Tuesday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
621 Tacoma Avenue South
Tacoma, Washington 98402-2301
Wheelchair accessible. Beginner/Newcomer Step Study meeting. Tradition Study It Works How and Why Study Basement, east side of church.
Foursquare Church
Tuesday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
4213 West Kennewick Avenue
Kennewick, Washington 99336-2816
Foursquare Church
Tuesday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
4213 West Kennewick Avenue
Kennewick, Washington 99336-2816
Discussion/Participation meeting. Wheelchair accessible.
Recovery Cafe
Tuesday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
1143 South Tacoma Avenue
Tacoma, Washington 98402-2005
Wheelchair accessible.
Yardbirds Shopping Center
Tuesday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
2100 North National Avenue
Chehalis, Washington 98532-2301
Wheelchair accessible. Directions:Â 12 Step Club
Tacoma Christian Reform Church
Tuesday at 6:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
2419 East 72nd Street
Tacoma, Washington 98404
Literature Study meeting. LGBT welcome. Wheelchair accessible.
Freedom Church
Tuesday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
224 166th Street South
Spanaway, Washington 98387-8602
Hope Building
Tuesday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
561 North Tribal Center Road
Skokomish Nation, Washington 98584
Spanish meeting.
Mount Cross Lutheran Church
Tuesday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
8902 40th Street West
University Place, Washington 98466-1544
LGBT welcome. Wheelchair accessible.
Nativity House (Community Room)
Tuesday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
1411 South Yakima Avenue
Tacoma, Washington 98405-4458
Wheelchair accessible.
North Mason United Methodist Church
Tuesday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
25140 Northeast State Route 3
Belfair, Washington 98528-9626
Wheelchair accessible.
Saint Andrew's United Methodist Church
Tuesday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
540 School Street
Lacey, Washington 98503-6740
Children welcome. Literature Study meeting. Wheelchair accessible.
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Tuesday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
1246 Monte Elma Road
Elma, Washington 98541-9021
Wheelchair accessible.
Mountain View Alliance Church
Tuesday at 7:15PM
Meeting is open to all.
314 East J Street
Shelton, Washington 98584-1922
Children welcome. Literature Study meeting.
West Highland Methodist Church
Tuesday at 7:30PM
Meeting is closed to members only.
17 South Union Street
Kennewick, Washington 99336-2253
United Methodist Church (South Hall, Room 5)
Wednesday at 11:00AM
Meeting is open to all.
1900 King Street
Shelton, Washington 98584
Literature Study meeting. Wheelchair accessible.
First United Methodist Church
Wednesday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
621 Tacoma Avenue South
Tacoma, Washington 98402-2301
Wheelchair accessible. Beginner/Newcomer Step Study meeting. Tradition Study It Works How and Why Study Basement, east side of church.
Foursquare Church
Wednesday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
4213 West Kennewick Avenue
Kennewick, Washington 99336-2816
Discussion/Participation meeting. Wheelchair accessible.
Foursquare Church
Wednesday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
4213 West Kennewick Avenue
Kennewick, Washington 99336-2816
Recovery Cafe
Wednesday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
1143 South Tacoma Avenue
Tacoma, Washington 98402-2005
Wheelchair accessible.
Yardbirds Shopping Center
Wednesday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
2100 North National Avenue
Chehalis, Washington 98532-2301
Wheelchair accessible. Directions:Â 12 Step Club
Rialto Apartments
Wednesday at 3:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
311 South 9th Street
Tacoma, Washington 98402-3625
Wheelchair accessible.
First Lutheran Church
Wednesday at 6:00PM
Meeting is closed to members only.
418 North Yelm Street
Kennewick, Washington 99336-3071
It Works How and Why Study Just for Today Study Wheelchair accessible.
Shiloh Baptist Church
Wednesday at 6:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
1211 South I St
Tacoma, Washington 98405
Wheelchair accessible. Speaker meeting second Wednesday
Yardbirds Shopping Center
Wednesday at 6:00PM
Meeting is closed to members only.
2100 North National Avenue
Chehalis, Washington 98532-2301
Meeting for women only. Wheelchair accessible. Directions:Â 12 Step Club
Saint Columbia Catholic Church (Annex Building)
Wednesday at 6:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
500 1st Street South
Yelm, Washington 98597-7671
Literature Study meeting. Children welcome. Step Study meeting. Directions:Â Old white house behind church on east side or next driveway east from main church entrance
Bethany Methodist Church
Wednesday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
5634 South Park Avenue
Tacoma, Washington 98404
Literature Study meeting.
Key Peninsula Lutheran Church
Wednesday at 7:15PM
Meeting is open to all.
4213 Lackey Road Kp North
Lakebay, Washington 98349-8118
Wheelchair accessible.
West Highland Methodist Church
Wednesday at 7:30PM
Meeting is closed to members only.
17 South Union Street
Kennewick, Washington 99336-2253
Wheelchair accessible.
Yardbirds Shopping Center
Wednesday at 7:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
2100 North National Avenue
Chehalis, Washington 98532-2301
Meeting for men only. Wheelchair accessible. Directions:Â 12 Step Club
Mountain View Alliance Church
Wednesday at 8:00PM
Meeting is closed to members only.
314 East J Street
Shelton, Washington 98584-1922
Children welcome.
First United Methodist Church
Thursday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
621 Tacoma Avenue South
Tacoma, Washington 98402-2301
Wheelchair accessible. Beginner/Newcomer Step Study meeting. Tradition Study It Works How and Why Study Basement, east side of church.
Foursquare Church
Thursday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
4213 West Kennewick Avenue
Kennewick, Washington 99336-2816
Discussion/Participation meeting. Wheelchair accessible.
Foursquare Church
Thursday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
4213 West Kennewick Avenue
Kennewick, Washington 99336-2816
Recovery Cafe
Thursday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
1143 South Tacoma Avenue
Tacoma, Washington 98402-2005
Wheelchair accessible.
Yardbirds Shopping Center
Thursday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
2100 North National Avenue
Chehalis, Washington 98532-2301
Wheelchair accessible. Directions:Â 12 Step Club
Crossroads Treatment Center
Thursday at 4:45PM
Meeting is open to all.
10828 Gravelly Lake Drive, Suite 204
Lakewood, Washington 98499
Hope Building
Thursday at 5:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
561 North Tribal Center Road
Skokomish Nation, Washington 98584
Spanish meeting.
Cell Alpine
Thursday at 6:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
12200 Bordeaux Road Southwest
Littlerock, Washington 98556
Lakewood Methodist Church
Thursday at 7:00PM
Meeting is closed to members only.
6900 Steilacoom Boulevard SW
Lakewood, Washington 98499-1944
Mountain View Alliance Church
Thursday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
314 East J Street
Shelton, Washington 98584-1922
Speaker meeting. Children welcome.
Prayer Watch Church
Thursday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
602 South Washington Street
Kennewick, Washington 99336-5651
Basic Text meeting.
TMTL House
Thursday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
11326 Bald Hill Road Southeast
Yelm, Washington 98597-9503
Children welcome.
Christ Episcopal Church
Thursday at 7:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
310 North K Street
Tacoma, Washington 98403
LGBT welcome. Step Study meeting. Tradition Study Wheelchair accessible. Speaker meeting last Thursday
Kennewick Baptist Church
Thursday at 7:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
2425 West Albany Avenue
Kennewick, Washington 99336-3064
Basic Text meeting. Wheelchair accessible.
Our Savior Lutheran Church, East Campus 3
Thursday at 7:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
11101 Bingham Avenue East
Tacoma, Washington 98446-5227
Wheelchair accessible.
Yardbirds Shopping Center
Thursday at 7:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
2100 North National Avenue
Chehalis, Washington 98532-2301
Wheelchair accessible. Directions:Â 12 Step Club
United Methodist Church (South Hall, Room 5)
Friday at 11:00AM
Meeting is open to all.
1900 King Street
Shelton, Washington 98584
Wheelchair accessible.
First United Methodist Church
Friday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
621 Tacoma Avenue South
Tacoma, Washington 98402-2301
Wheelchair accessible. Beginner/Newcomer Step Study meeting. Tradition Study It Works How and Why Study Basement, east side of church.
Foursquare Church
Friday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
4213 West Kennewick Avenue
Kennewick, Washington 99336-2816
Discussion/Participation meeting. Wheelchair accessible.
Foursquare Church
Friday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
4213 West Kennewick Avenue
Kennewick, Washington 99336-2816
Recovery Cafe
Friday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
1143 South Tacoma Avenue
Tacoma, Washington 98402-2005
Wheelchair accessible.
Yardbirds Shopping Center
Friday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
2100 North National Avenue
Chehalis, Washington 98532-2301
Wheelchair accessible. Directions:Â 12 Step Club
Rialto Apartments
Friday at 3:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
311 South 9th Street
Tacoma, Washington 98402-3625
Wheelchair accessible.
Brotherhood Church of God
Friday at 6:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
2124 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, Washington 98405
Mason General Hospital (WA Room)
Friday at 6:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
2110 Sherwood Lane
Shelton, Washington 98584-1939
Literature Study meeting. Wheelchair accessible.
Dayspring Baptist Church
Friday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
2088 Jackson Highway
Chehalis, Washington 98532-4417
Topic Discussion meeting. Discussion/Participation meeting. Wheelchair accessible. Candlelight meeting. Directions:Â Annex Building to the north
Key Peninsula Lutheran Church
Friday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
4213 Lackey Road Kp North
Lakebay, Washington 98349-8118
Wheelchair accessible. Specifically for young people.
Manitou Park United Presbyterian Church
Friday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
6613 South Cheyenne Street
Tacoma, Washington 98409-1557
Wheelchair accessible. Children welcome.
North Mason United Methodist Church
Friday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
25140 Northeast State Route 3
Belfair, Washington 98528-9626
Wheelchair accessible.
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Friday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
1246 Monte Elma Road
Elma, Washington 98541-9021
Topic Discussion meeting. Discussion/Participation meeting. Wheelchair accessible.
Quinalt Baptist Church
Friday at 8:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
5400 West Canal Drive
Kennewick, Washington 99336-1319
Discussion/Participation meeting.
Christ Episcopal Church
Friday at 10:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
310 North K Street
Tacoma, Washington 98403
Wheelchair accessible.
Kennewick Baptist Church
Saturday at 10:00AM
Meeting is open to all.
2425 West Albany Avenue
Kennewick, Washington 99336-3064
Wheelchair accessible. Basic Text meeting. Just for Today Study Beginner/Newcomer Children welcome.
Saint Mark's Lutheran Church
Saturday at 10:00AM
Meeting is open to all.
2109 College Street Southeast
Lacey, Washington 98503-7057
Literature Study meeting.
First Lutheran Church
Saturday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
418 North Yelm Street
Kennewick, Washington 99336-3071
Discussion/Participation meeting.
First Lutheran Church
Saturday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
418 North Yelm Street
Kennewick, Washington 99336-3071
People's Community Center
Saturday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
1602 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, Washington 98405
Wheelchair accessible.
Yardbirds Shopping Center
Saturday at Noon
Meeting is open to all.
2100 North National Avenue
Chehalis, Washington 98532-2301
Wheelchair accessible. Directions:Â 12 Step Club
Our Savior Lutheran Church, East Campus 3
Saturday at 3:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
11101 Bingham Avenue East
Tacoma, Washington 98446-5227
Wheelchair accessible.
Mason General Hospital (WA Room)
Saturday at 6:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
2110 Sherwood Lane
Shelton, Washington 98584-1939
Discussion/Participation meeting. Wheelchair accessible.
Eastside Christian Church
Saturday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
5816 McKinley Avenue
Tacoma, Washington 98404-2332
Mount Cross Lutheran Church
Saturday at 7:00PM
Meeting is open to all.
8902 40th Street West
University Place, Washington 98466-1544
LGBT welcome. Wheelchair accessible.
First United Methodist Church
Saturday at 7:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
2 South Dayton Street
Kennewick, Washington 99336-3842
Discussion/Participation meeting. Wheelchair accessible.
Yardbirds Shopping Center
Saturday at 7:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
2100 North National Avenue
Chehalis, Washington 98532-2301
Wheelchair accessible. Directions:Â 12 Step Club
Brighter Tomorrow
Saturday at 9:30PM
Meeting is open to all.
8820 59th Avenue SW, Suite 100
Lakewood, Washington 98499-6767
Candlelight meeting. Step Study meeting. Tradition Study It Works How and Why Study
While the consequences of substance abuse can be devastating for the addict themselves (legal problems, poverty, severe organ damage, etc.), they aren’t the only ones hurt by an addiction.
Friends, family members, classmates, coworkers – all can be and often are negatively impacted by an individual’s addiction.
For some, it might be a lack of responsibility that leads to not being able to fulfill certain obligations. For others, it might be emotional abuse, alienation, codependency, and so much more.
But no matter what the damage is, one thing always remains true – the people around addicts need support too.
And for them, there are groups like Al-Anon. This group focuses on healing the damage of addiction inflicted upon others. It can also provide guidance in helping members better handle a friend or loved one falling prey to the cycle of addiction.
Some things members might learn about in these meetings include:
In the end, Al-Anon is an invaluable resource for anyone who has been impacted by another person's habitual drinking.
While Al-Anon can be incredibly important for those who have been hurt by a friend or loved one’s drinking, there aren’t as many meetings to choose from compared to AA and NA. That being said, there are still a number of groups that take place nearby.
Below are the closest Al-Anon meetings to Olympia, Washington ordered from closest to furthest.
Capital Improvements AFG
Thursday 6:30 PM
The United Churches
110 11th Ave SE, Olympia, WA, 98501, USA
Enter off parking lot around back
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
Child Care
Courage to Changers AFG
Monday 12:00 PM
First Christian Church
701 Franklin St SE, Olympia, WA, 98501, USA
Handicap Access
Courage to Changers AFG
Friday 12:00 PM
First Christian Church
701 Franklin St SE, Olympia, WA, 98501, USA
Handicap Access
Just For Today AFG
Monday 7:30 PM
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
1515 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia, WA, 98502, USA
Student & Professional observers welcome
South Sound Steppers AFG
Friday 7:00 PM
Gloria Del Lutheran Church
1515 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia, WA, 98502, USA
Student & Professional observers welcome
South Sound Steppers AFG
Tuesday 7:00 PM
Gloria Del Lutheran Church
1515 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia, WA, 98502, USA
Student & Professional observers welcome
Friends In Lacey AFG
Wednesday 7:00 PM
Lacey Community Church
4501 19th Ave SE, Olympia, WA, 98503, USA
Serenity on Tuesday AFG
Tuesday 6:30 PM
Lacey Community Church
4501 19th Ave SE, Lacey, WA, 98503, USA
Upstairs in parlor
Student & Professional observers welcome
New Beginnings AFG
Monday 7:30 PM
St Benedicts Episcopal Church
910 Bowker St SE, Lacey, WA, 98503, USA
Student & Professional observers welcome
Hope House AFG
Sunday 6:00 PM
Hope House First Presbyterian Church
125 Central Ave E, Tenino, WA, 98589, USA
Student & Professional observers welcome
New Attitudes AFG
Sunday 6:30 PM
Yelm United Methodist Church
408 2nd St SE, Yelm, WA, 98597, USA
Church library
Student & Professional observers welcome
New Attitudes AFG
Monday 6:00 PM
Yelm United Methodist Church
408 2nd St SE, Yelm, WA, 98597, USA
Church library
Student & Professional observers welcome
New Attitudes AFG
Wednesday 7:00 PM
Yelm United Methodist Church
408 2nd St SE, Yelm, WA, 98597, USA
Church library
Student & Professional observers welcome
New Attitudes AFG
Thursday 7:00 PM
Yelm United Methodist Church
408 2nd St SE, Yelm, WA, 98597, USA
Church library
Student & Professional observers welcome
Shelton AFG
Friday 12:00 PM
St David's Episcopal Church
324 W Cedar St, Shelton, WA, 98584, USA
Student & Professional observers welcome
Where The Heart Is AFG
Sunday 11:00 AM
Key Peninsula Community Service Building
17015 9th St KP N, Lakebay, WA, 98349, USA
Meets in Senior Center
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
Rochester Thursday Night AFG
Thursday 7:00 PM
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
10000 Highway 12 SW, Rochester, WA, 98579, USA
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
Sharing Our Horizons AFG
Saturday 6:30 PM
Lakewood United Methodist Church
6900 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, 98499, USA
Speaker meeting second Saturday of month
Student & Professional observers welcome
Child Care
Understanding Voices AFG
Wednesday 6:30 PM
Lakewood United Methodist
6900 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, 98499, USA
Educational building. upstairs
Student & Professional observers welcome
University Place Daytime AFG
Tuesday 10:00 AM
University Place Presbyterian Church
8101 27th St W, University Place, WA, 98466, USA
Rear main entrance at parking lot
Beginners
Handicap Access
Keys To Sanity AFG
Monday 5:00 PM
Key Center Fire Station
8911 Key Peninsula Hwy N, Lakebay, WA, 98349, USA
Conference room, south side.
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
Tacoma All Men's AFG
Monday 7:30 PM
St Andrews Episcopal Church
7410 S. 12th St, Tacoma, WA, 98465, USA
Men
Handicap Access
Just For Today AFG
Thursday 5:30 PM
Fircrest Redeemer Lutheran
1001 Princeton St, Fircrest, WA, 98466, USA
Sound AFG
Thursday 7:45 PM
Redeemer Lutheran Church
1001 Princeton St, Fircrest, WA, 98466, USA
Tacoma All Women AFG
Monday 5:30 PM
Redeemer Lutheran Church
1001 Princeton St, Fircrest, WA, 98466, USA
Student & Professional observers welcome
Women
Handicap Access
Narrows AFG
Tuesday 7:45 PM
First United Methodist Church
1018 Columbia Ave, Fircrest, WA, 98466, USA
Enter west door. upstairs in parlor
Fellowship In Unity AFG
Tuesday 6:00 PM
Unity Center
800 S Pearl St, Centralia, WA, 98531, USA
Meeting held upstairs
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
Spanaway AFG
Saturday 2:00 PM
Spanaway Hall
21012 Mountain Hwy E, Spanaway, WA, 98387, USA
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
Sharing Our Strength AFG
Saturday 9:00 AM
Serenity Hall
2609 Jahn Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA, 98335, USA
A10 serenity hall
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
Serenity At Last AFG
Monday 7:30 PM
Gateway Point Business Park
2601 Jahn Ave., Gig Harbor, WA, 98335, USA
Suite A-10
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
Child Care
New Life AFG
Wednesday 7:00 PM
United Lutheran Church
1231 S 76th St, Tacoma, WA, 98408, USA
Student & Professional observers welcome
Beginners
Handicap Access
Yes AFG
Friday 7:00 PM
United Lutheran Church
1231 S 76th St, Tacoma, WA, 98408, USA
Handicap Access
Gig Harbor AFG
Wednesday 7:00 PM
Harbor Life Church
4417 56th St NW, Gig Harbor, WA, 98335, USA
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
The 3 C's AFG
Thursday 12:00 PM
Harbor Life Church
4417 56th St. NW, Gig Harbor, WA, 98335, USA
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
Courage Strength And Inspiration AFG
Saturday 12:00 PM
Life Center
1717 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98405, USA
Location of meeting has multiple glass doors one is unlocked with a brightly colored Al-Anon meeting sign on it.
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
Hope Love Compassion AFG
Tuesday 5:45 PM
Life Center
1717 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98405, USA
Main church Building Room 312 (Bridal room) upstairs-Enter through Church office doors.
Student & Professional observers welcome
Handicap Access
12-step groups like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous are extremely well-known across the country and around the world. But even still, they are far from the only choice when it comes to getting life-changing addiction support that’s both free and scientifically proven to help support recovery.
Whether it’s because of conflicting ideas about the nature of recovery, a disagreement on the spirituality that should be involved, or even just the time or location of 12-step meetings that makes them less attractive, most cities across America have a number of other addiction support groups to choose from.
Three of the most popular are SMART Recovery, Secular Organizations for Sobriety, and Moderation Management.
evidence-based, not-for-profit, and delivering self-help strategies just like 12-step groups, SMART Recovery is without a doubt one of the best alternatives to groups like AA and NA.
While 12-step groups tend to teach powerlessness in the face of addiction, SMART Recovery instead focuses on the self-empowerment. They present common sense and scientifically proven strategies for abstaining from drugs or alcohol and developing a healthier, more positive lifestyle.
Rather than being conducted by community members like with 12-step groups, SMART Recovery sessions are led by a certified instructor. This provides a more structured approach to lessons and ensures only verified information is taught along the way.
One of the biggest problems that people tend to have with 12-step groups is the perceived spirituality of these meetings. Mention of a “God” and a “spiritual awakening” appear in 7 of the 12 steps.
And many believe that atheism and agnosticism simply do not mesh with these programs – it’s worth mentioning that the organizations officially welcome members of any belief system.
Even still, outspokenly non-spiritual support groups like Secular Organizations for Sobriety (S.O.S.) aim to offer a religion-free approach to recovery that many believe 12-step groups simply can’t provide.
These groups are autonomous, non-professional, and local just like 12-step meetings. And S.O.S. has been helping individuals overcome their addictions for more than 30 years.
Not everyone with a drinking problem is necessarily an alcoholic. And in fact, many problem drinkers may simply need to take a step back, reexamine their lives, and learn to better control their alcohol consumption without giving it up entirely.
While confusing alcohol addiction with abuse can be a dangerous game, one organization, in particular, helps those who haven't developed a full-blown addiction to alcohol but still want to control their drinking. And that's Moderation Management or MM.
Unlike evidence-based organizations, MM teaches members how to limit their drinking to non-dangerous levels before it’s too late. And while they aren’t nearly as popular as other self-help groups, they tap into a relatively underserved niche that needs help just like everyone else.
In today’s busy world, not everyone will be able to attend in-person addiction support meetings as much as they’d like to. Maybe their schedules don’t match up, transportation options are limited, or life is just too hectic to find the time.
No matter what the reason, online addiction support groups offer far greater flexibility and accessibility for anyone looking for recovery support.
Below are some of the best places to start when it comes to finding an online support group that’s right for you.
Education and support can go a long way when it comes to recovering from a substance use disorder. However, the vast majority of addicts will need a higher level of care in order to maintain their sobriety in the long run.
That's where a professional treatment program comes in. Professional addiction treatment connects addicts with techniques, strategies, and medications that have been proven effective in treating the disease of addiction. And when these programs use evidence-based therapies alongside individualized care, they can be the key to kicking an addiction to the curb for good.
Within Olympia itself, there are around 10 professional treatment centers, each with varying reviews, levels of care, and specializations. And when you’re suffering from an addiction, you may be tempted to simply choose the best facility in Olympia that you can find.
However, limiting treatment options solely to the Olympia area can be a serious mistake. In order to achieve the best possible recovery results, the quality of care and the ability of a program need to take top priority when searching for a facility – not just how close it is.
And in fact, travelling for drug rehab can actually help solidify the commitment to treatment as well as opening up the door to a higher level of personalized care.
In addition to the quality of care, the likelihood of a full recovery depends on whether or not a professional program can meet your personal needs. And determining which facility is right for you means asking the right questions along the way.
Below are just a few questions to be sure to ask when looking for the perfect treatment facility.
Are your programs individualized or are they more of a one-size-fits-all?
Do you offer co-occurring disorder care?
Are you nationally accredited?
Do you offer detox services with your treatment?
Are you an inpatient, outpatient, or intensive outpatient program?
What is your staff-to-patient ratio?
What kinds of therapies and activities do you offer during treatment?
Is nursing care available 24/7?
Do you use any medications during treatment?
What kinds of aftercare referrals can you provide?
Do you work with the local community?
One of the most important questions you should ask is what kind of program a facility offers. In general, there are four main types of addiction treatment programs: detoxification, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehab, and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs).
Detoxification (5 days to several weeks) – Detox is the initial stage of recovery, and it's an essential part of every recovery program. This phase is when the body re-acclimates to functioning without the help of the addictive substance. It's also one of the most difficult stages to get through without support since it's marked by extremely uncomfortable physical and mental symptoms known as withdrawals.
A professional program will be able to administer medications and therapies that can make this process much more bearable and even shorter in some cases. It will also help monitor the health of your body along the way since these withdrawals can sometimes be fatal – either on their own or because of the complications they often cause.
At-home detox, then, can be an incredibly dangerous process and is not recommended under any circumstances.
A detox program can either be a standalone service or combined with a more comprehensive rehabilitation service like an inpatient program.
Inpatient Rehabilitation (~30 days) – After detox comes rehabilitation – the part of treatment that focuses on the mental side of addiction rather than just the physical. It’s worth noting that without rehab, detox is statistically unlikely to prevent future drug use at all.
And when it comes to rehabilitation, inpatient programs are widely considered to be the "gold standard" of treatment. That's because these programs are both highly controlled and extensive. Patients are required to stay on the campus grounds at all times – meaning the risk of relapse is quite low, and they must focus entirely on their recovery throughout the course of the program.
The downside of an inpatient program, however, is that it can be quite disruptive to daily life. Patients typically won't be able to go to school or their job, and some may not even allow patients to leave for family obligations either. Plus, they're typically more expensive than other options. Â
Outpatient Rehab (~3 months) – An outpatient program, on the other hand, is all about flexibility. Patients in these types of programs will usually attend evening treatment sessions several times a week for their addiction issues. And while many of the same therapies as inpatient programs are used, the actual time spent in treatment is far lower in an outpatient program.
This, of course, can translate to a higher rate of relapse in some cases. And that’s especially true because the environment isn’t nearly as controlled since patients are free to do whatever they please during the day.
As a result, these programs are great for individuals with an especially mild addiction or who are just getting out of inpatient care and use outpatient programs as a form of aftercare. Either way, it’s a less costly and time intensive type of treatment that might be a good fit for some.
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) (~3 months) – A step up from outpatient without the time and financial costs of inpatient care, IOPs offer a happy medium between the two. Patients in these programs attend evening treatment sessions that occur more frequently and last longer than an outpatient program.
IOPs are great for people who need a higher level of care than inpatient can offer but can't quite afford to commit to a full inpatient program.
While addiction continues to rage across the country, residents of Olympia, WA can rest assured that there’s help right around the corner thanks to the numerous community addiction resources available.
And when it comes time to seek out a professional program to help reduce the chances of relapse and solidify recovery, Northpoint Washington in Edmonds provides the best treatment in the state.
Our state-of-the-art inpatient facility offers the highest quality care in the area featuring individualized treatment plans, evidence-based therapies, and an exceptional staff-to-patient ratio – so you always get the level of attention you need throughout your recovery.
Plus, our facility is nationally accredited by the Joint Commission – a true testament to our superior level of care and our dedication to helping each and every one of our patients achieve a drug-free life.
But no matter what you do, know that you don't have to suffer from your addiction alone. And most importantly, you can recover.
And we can help.
Our admissions coordinators are here to help you get started with treatment the right way. They'll verify your health insurance, help set up travel arrangements, and make sure your transition into treatment is smooth and hassle-free.
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