Experts say that Idaho is currently facing a “heroin tsunami”. Alcohol and crystal meth are problems here, too. It’s time for residents to get the support they need.
Recently, an article published in Idaho Statesmen profiled Cindy Schaffner, an Idaho woman who lost her daughter to drug addiction.
Her daughter, Cathryn Mason, died after a battle with drugs at the young age of 19 years. She was found with a mixture of heroin and alcohol in her system.
Unfortunately, this story is all too common in the Gem State. Each year, nearly 120 Idaho residents die of an opioid overdose. Dozens of others overdose on other drugs and are killed in drunk-driving accidents.
There are too many addiction resources in the Greater Boise area for us to lose so many people.
The AA and NA meetings in Mountain Home, for example, offer help and support to the addicts who need it.
While these meetings aren’t the solution to the state’s opioid crisis, they can certainly help. We’ve compiled a list below in hopes that it may help to connect addicts with the support they need.
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Alcoholics Anonymous is an organization that has been conducting daily recovery support meetings for nearly 100 years.
Every day in Mountain Home, Boise, and every other city around the country, addicts gather to talk about their addictions and listen to other people’s stories. Every time a member attends a meeting, they update the group on the progress of their recovery and the steps they’ve taken to get back on the right path.
AA certainly isn’t for everyone. But, some alcoholics credit “The Program” as being the best thing that ever happened to them. The best way to determine if it’s right for you is to go to a meeting with an open mind and see how you feel.
There are no requirements for membership and every single meeting is free of charge. All you have to do is show up with a desire to get (and stay) sober.
Looking for a meeting near you? Well, you don’t have to look far!
We’ve compiled a list of local meetings below. Check it out!
Please note: Meetings labeled “closed” are only open to committed members of the Program. You must attend some open meetings before you can attend a closed meeting.
3:30 PM
Mountain Home Women’s Meeting
St James Episcopal Church
315 North 3rd E Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
This is an open meeting for women. Any woman who wants to get (or stay) sober is welcome to attend.
The Church is wheelchair accessible.
6:00 PM
Mountain Home Group
St James Episcopal Church
315 North 3rd E Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
This is an open Big Book meeting. Members gather to discuss what they’ve learned from the Book and how it relates to their personal recovery journeys.
The building is handicap accessible.
8:00 PM
Mountain Home Group
St James Episcopal Church
315 North 3rd E Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
This is a closed meeting exclusively for committed members of the Program.
The Church is handicap accessible.
12:00 Noon
AA Noon Group
Nazarene Church of Mountain Home
950 North 7th East
Mountain Home, ID 83647
This is an open meeting. It could be a great meeting for anyone who needs some recovery support on Tuesday afternoons.
6:00 PM
Mountain Home Group
St James Episcopal Church
315 North 3rd E Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
This is an open AA meeting. All are welcome. The building is wheelchair accessible.
6:00 PM
Mountain Home Group
St James Episcopal Church
315 North 3rd E Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
This is an open meeting. Everyone is invited. The Church is wheelchair accessible.
7:00 PM
Glenns Ferry Group
First Baptist Church
361 North Oneida Street
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
This is an open meeting. All are welcome.
8:00 PM
Mountain Home Group
St James Episcopal Church
315 North 3rd E Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
This is an open AA meeting. Everyone is welcome. Wheelchair access is available
7:00 PM
AA Meeting
Eastern Owyhee Library
520 Boise Ave
Grand View, ID 83624
This is an open AA meeting. Everyone is invited. Grab a cup of coffee and join the group for some recovery discussion!
8:00 PM
Mountain Home Group
St James Episcopal Church
315 North 3rd E Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
This is an open Big Book meeting. Members gather to discuss the Book and other sobriety literature. All are welcome.
The Church is wheelchair accessible.
8:00 PM
Mountain Home Group
St James Episcopal Church
315 North 3rd E Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
This is an open Big Book meeting. Members gather to discuss the Book and other sobriety literature. All are welcome.
Meeting times and locations are subject-to-change. For a complete list of meetings in the area, head over to the official Idaho Area 18 Alcoholics Anonymous website.
AA isn’t the only addiction recovery organization in Idaho. There’s also Narcotics Anonymous.
Much like Alcoholics Anonymous, this group provides addicts with a place they can go to find support. But unlike AA, this one caters to those who are addicted to drugs.
In NA, members get together to talk about how drugs affected their lives, why they quit (or want to quit), and the steps they’re taking to turn their lives around. The members of this organization are welcoming and compassionate people who are eager to see their peers get clean.
It doesn’t matter what your drug of choice is—prescription pills, Oxycontin, cocaine, crystal meth, etc—this group will be happy to have you. All they ask is that you show up with the desire to change.
Want to find a meeting in your area? Take a look at our list below!
1:00 PM
Open Discussion Meeting
El-Ada Community Action Center
2250 South Vista Avenue
Boise, ID 8370
This is an open NA meeting. Everyone is welcome. The Community Center is handicap accessible.
6:00 PM
Emanuel Church Group
Emanuel Lutheran Church
707 West Fort Street
Boise, ID 83702
This is an open meeting. Everyone is invited. The Church is handicap accessible.
12:10 PM
Open Discussion Meeting
Redeemer Lutheran Church
2920 Cassia Street
Boise, ID 83705
This is an open NA meeting. Anyone who wants to overcome their drug addiction is welcome.
The meeting takes place in the basement.
8:00 PM
Open Participation Meeting
Bishop Tuttle House
512 North 8th Street
Boise, ID 83702
This is an open meeting. Everyone is welcome.
This meeting takes place in the Bishop Tuttle House on the campus of Saint Michael’s Episcopal Cathedral.
12:10
Open Discussion Meeting
Redeemer Lutheran Church
2920 Cassia Street
Boise, ID 83705
This is an open meeting. All are welcome.
The group meets in the basement.
8:00 PM
Open Participation Meeting
Cathedral of the Rockies
717 North 11th Street
Boise, ID 83702
This is an open meeting. Everyone is invited.
The meeting takes place in the back room of the Cathedral. The facility is wheelchair accessible.
12:10
Open Discussion Meeting
Redeemer Lutheran Church
2920 Cassia Street
Boise, ID 83705
This is an open NA meeting. Everyone is invited.
The meeting takes place in the basement.
6:00 PM
Open Big Book Meeting
Southminster Presbyterian Church
6500 West Overland Road
Boise, ID 83709
This meeting is open to all. Members convene to discuss the Big Book and other sobriety literature.
The Church is handicap accessible.
1:00 PM
Basic Text Meeting
El-Ada Community Action Center
2250 South Vista Avenue
Boise, ID 8370
This is an open Big Book meeting. Members gather to discuss the Book and other sobriety literature.
All are welcome. Beginners are encouraged to attend.
12:10 PM
Open Discussion Meeting
Redeemer Lutheran Church
2920 Cassia Street
Boise, ID 83705
This is an open meeting. Everyone is welcome.
The meeting takes place in the basement.
7:00 PM
Methodist Church Meeting
United Methodist Church
235 East Pine Avenue
Meridian, ID 83642
This is an open NA meeting. All are welcome.
The group meetings in Room #3.
8:00 PM
Friday Night Meeting
Redeemer Lutheran Church
2920 Cassia Street
Boise, ID 83705
This is an open meeting. All are welcome. If you’re looking for some recovery support on Friday nights, this could be a great meeting for you.
The group meets in the basement.
12:10 PM
Redeemer Saturday Meeting
Redeemer Lutheran Church
2920 Cassia Street
Boise, ID 83705
This meeting is open to all. Looking for a meeting to attend on Saturday afternoons? This could be the one for you!
5:00 PM
Kuna United Meeting
Kuna United Methodist Church
260 West 4th Street
Kuna, ID 83634
This is an open NA meeting. The format varies from week to week.
Meeting locations and times are subject-to-change. For a complete list of meetings in the region, check out the database on the official Narcotics Anonymous website.
Is the addiction of a loved one affecting your life? There’s a support group for you, too.
Al-Anon is a group designed for those individuals whose lives have been impacted by the addiction of a loved one. Like AA and NA, this organization holds meetings on a daily basis in cities all over the country.
In these meetings, the parents, children, spouses, and other family members of addicts gather to talk about how the situation is affecting them. They share their feelings of guilt, shame, and anger. They talk about their stress and embarrassment.
Ultimately, they work to overcome these feelings and recognize that their loved one’s addiction is not their fault.
Many individuals find that this support network is a necessary resource for them during this particularly trying time.
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Do you think you could benefit from the support this organization offers? Well, you should check out a meeting!
We’ve outlined a few of them below.
12:00 Noon
New Beginnings AFG
Nazarene Church of Mountain Home
950 North 7th East
Mountain Home, ID 83647
This is an open Al-Anon meeting. Everyone is invited!
6:30 PM
Southeast Boise AFG
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
2981 East Boise Avenue
Boise, ID, 83706
This is an open meeting. Anyone who wants recovery support is welcome.
Saturday Morning Spiritual AFG
Saint Paul’s Catholic Student Center
1915 West University Drive
Boise, ID, 83706
This is an open Al-Anon meeting. All are welcome.
Enter the Student Center through the back door. The meeting takes place on the second floor in the recreation room.
For more meetings, head over to the official Al-Anon organization website. You can browse through their catalog to find a group that interests you.
We offer the medical detox and rehab treatment services you need to overcome your habit for good.
Ashwood Recovery is a drug addiction treatment center with two locations in Boise and Nampa, roughly one hour from Mountain Home. We’ve helped plenty of Idaho residents just like you to get back on the right track.
If you or a loved one is struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, please give us a call. We can provide the professional treatment you need to move on to a happier, healthier life.
Please note: Ashwood Recovery is not affiliated with any of the groups listed on this page. We cannot, therefore, be held accountable for an individual’s experience in any of the meetings described above.
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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