Key takeaway
The Kansas City Metro helpline is (800) 561-2250, printed on kansascityna.org. No Excuses is listed Sunday at 7 p.m. at New Life City Church, 1717 McGee Street. The metro crosses a state line. Say Kansas or Missouri when you call so the address matches the side you are on.
Last updated: 2026-10-05
The Kansas City Metro helpline is (800) 561-2250, printed on kansascityna.org. No Excuses is listed Sunday at 7 p.m. at New Life City Church, 1717 McGee Street. The metro crosses a state line. Say Kansas or Missouri when you call so the address matches the side you are on.
Come as you are. Sit near the door if you want an exit.
If the night turns medical, call 911 when someone is overdosing, seizing, not breathing, or cannot be woken. If you might hurt yourself, call or text 988. Come back to a meeting when you are safe.
Who to call
Call (800) 561-2250 or open kansascityna.org.
Where to sit
No Excuses, Sunday at 7 p.m., is at New Life City Church, 1717 McGee Street. Out and About, an LGBTQ meeting, is listed Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Second Presbyterian Church, 318 East 55th Street. Keep It Real is listed Thursday at 7 p.m. at Swope Health Services, 3801 Blue Parkway, Building C. McGee Street is the Sunday night room if you want something downtown.
Wichita and Omaha are different regions. Do not use this 800 number for those cities.
What the hour is like
The first meeting is usually an hour of people talking about what it was like and what they are doing now. You can sit near the back. You do not sign in. If someone offers a phone list, it is optional. The only requirement NA talks about is a desire to stop using.
Our meeting finder searches public NA listings by day and ZIP. It is one more place to look. The local list is the one to trust when they disagree, and you should still confirm with the group.
If what you need to say is about drinking, open the Kansas City A.A. guide. The rooms named above are NA.
When a meeting is not enough
A meeting is people helping each other. It is not a detox and it is not a hospital. NIDA describes mutual-help groups as peer-led, not care run by clinicians. If someone is overdosing, not breathing, or cannot be woken, call 911. If you are in a mental health crisis, call or text 988. If you need a treatment bed rather than a room tonight, call or text (800) 653-9376. That line is SmarterRecovery, not the NA helpline.
If you want a treatment referral, call or text (800) 653-9376. If you want a meeting in Kansas City tonight, use the number or the list in the first section. In an emergency, call 911 or 988 first.
Additional Resources
Sources cited on this page:
- Kansas City Metro NA
- NA World Services: Find NA Near You
- NA World Services: Virtual Meeting Search
- NIDA: Treatment (mutual-help groups are peer-led, not clinical treatment)
- SAMHSA National Helpline
- SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- SmarterRecovery meeting finder
- SmarterRecovery about page (referral disclosure)
Common Questions
How do I find an NA meeting in Kansas City tonight?
Call (800) 561-2250 or open kansascityna.org.
Is there a specific room in Kansas City I can ask for?
No Excuses, Sunday at 7 p.m., is at New Life City Church, 1717 McGee Street. Out and About, an LGBTQ meeting, is listed Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Second Presbyterian Church, 318 East 55th Street. Keep It Real is listed Thursday at 7 p.m. at Swope Health Services, 3801 Blue Parkway, Building C. McGee Street is the Sunday night room if you want something downtown.
Do I have to talk at my first NA meeting?
No. You can say you are just listening. NA's requirement is a desire to stop using. There are no dues. A basket may pass for rent and literature, and you can let it go by.
What if I am in withdrawal or I might hurt myself?
Call 911 if you are overdosing, not breathing, or cannot be woken. Call or text 988 if you are in a mental health crisis. An NA meeting cannot manage a medical emergency. For treatment, call or text (800) 653-9376, and say you need a program.
Is the Kansas City A.A. meeting list the same as NA?
No. A.A. and NA are different fellowships. The Kansas City A.A. guide has the A.A. office and the A.A. meetings. For NA, use the local site and na.org's finder.