ITAA in California, US – Internet and Technology Addicts Anonymous

インターネット・テクノロジー中毒者の会へようこそ！当会を見つけてくださり、ありがとうございます。このコミュニティが、私たちにとってそうであったように、あなたにとっても役立つことを願っています。 ITAAは、インターネットやテクノロジー依存症からの回復を互いに支え合う、12ステップに基づく自助グループです。 これには、ソーシャルメディア、スマートフォン、動画や音声コンテンツのストリーミング、ゲーム、ニュース、ポルノ、出会い系アプリ、オンライン調査、オンラインショッピング、その他強迫的で問題となるあらゆるデジタル活動への依存が含まれます。

~ In Northern California ~

Meetings in Chico

When: Wednesdays at 10:30am.
Where: Please reach out to the contact email for the meeting location.
Contact: Chico.ITAA@gmail.com

Meetings in South Bay (Sunnyvale)

Hello friends! We’ll get together one last time this year on Thursday, December 10, 2026 from 7:30 to 8:30 pm in Sunnyvale Public Library. Starting in January 2027, we’ll be meeting every 2nd & 4th Thursday each month at the same time and same location.

When: 2nd & 4th Thursday each month from 7:30 to 8:30 PM
Where: Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
WhatsApp (primary): Contact our email below for an invite link!
Email: southbay.itaa@gmail.com

About this chapter: We aim to be a welcoming, casual space for people to share their struggles, progress, or any thoughts on technology addiction, broadly including any digital activity that becomes compulsive and problematic. We are always open to any suggestions and feedback!

Note: Meetings are currently held inside the library study room. If the study room isn’t secured for a given week, we’ll meet outside the library as usual.

Meetings in Berkeley

When: Sundays, 1-2pm
Where: Berkeley Unitarian Universalist Church, 1606 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA
Contact: nolan.s.itaa@gmail.com

Meetings in San Francisco

When: Saturdays, 1-2pm.
Where: First Unitarian Universalist Church and Center (UUSF), 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA
Room: The Fahs Room
Additional Information: Please ring the doorbell at the GLASS doors past the front steps (not the wooden doors). Once you enter the building, turn left and walk all the way down the hall that wraps around the courtyard. The Fahs room will be all the way at the very end on the left, past the chapel. If the door is closed, just come on in! We look forward to meeting you.
Contact: Tomás K, tomask.itaa@gmail.com, 917 725 2192 (if you have trouble finding the room feel free to call directly)

Meetings in Yuba City

When: First Saturdays, 1-2 pm (Note: In May 2026, the in-person meeting will be on the 3rd Saturday)
Where: Feather River Parkway, Yuba City, CA
Contact: ITAA.NorCal@gmail.com

Come hang out with a small but mighty group supporting each other to recover one day at a time.

This is an open meeting; all are welcome to join. We ask that visitors please respect the primary purpose of this meeting, which is to carry the message of recovery to the compulsive internet and technology user who still suffers.

~ In Southern California ~

Meetings in Los Angeles, CA

“Step 11 at 11:11” Meeting of Hollywood ITAA

When: Saturdays 11:11am – 12:30pm
Where: Plummer Park at 7377 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Email: Hollywood.ITAA@gmail.com
Signal: https://signal.group/#CjQKIH-GZ6WbWSa6lwfAKdOepX8k4djVGaUHOwAdyez5Cu5eEhCnuuYB18fbYFqkoxdGW3hp

Exact Location: We meet at the grassy area just north of 1205 N Fuller Ave, Los Angeles, CA. The only park of the park that connects directly to Fuller St.

The exact GPS coordinates are: (34.092942, -118.350457).

Parking: There is free 3 hour parking for park patrons on the North side of the park, the South side parking lot has a 2 hour limit. There is also street parking, but please keep city street parking restrictions in mind.

Additional information:
1) Feel free to reach out to the email or Signal group if you have any questions but due to the nature of the outdoor meeting, spontaneous arrivals are also welcome.

2) If you arrive during the 30 minute meditation please remain quiet so as not to disturb others. We will greet you gladly after the meditation is complete.

3) Please bring your own chair or blanket if you prefer to not sit on the grass. Accommodations may be able to be made if you do not have one.

Meetings in Pasadena

When: Thursdays at 11:00am
Where: Central Park, Pasadena. Please arrive five minutes early to meet at the National Humane Alliance Fountain located at the corner of Raymond Ave and E Dayton Street. We sit in the shade of large trees– bring a chair, towel, or blanket if you would like.
Contact: mishainla.itaa@gmail.com

Additional information:
1) There is street parking on E Dayton Street, S Raymond Ave, and Fair Oaks Avenue for $1.25 per hour. There is also garage parking for $1.00 for 90 minutes at the Del Mar Station Parking Garage (230 S Raymond Ave). If riding on the Metro, the A Line (Blue Line) stops at this nearby Del Mar station.
2) This meeting is rarely but occasionally cancelled or relocated due to weather. Newcomers are advised but not required to check in with Misha prior to attending: mishainla.itaa@gmail.com

Meetings in Riverside “Freedom From Screens”

When: Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
Where: UCR Orbach Science Library
Meeting space: A private group study room inside the library
Contact: california.itaa.meetings@gmail.com

Welcome. We are glad you found us.

Internet and Technology Addicts Anonymous is a Twelve-Step fellowship of people who support one another in recovering from compulsive internet and technology use. This may include social media, smartphones, streaming, gaming, news, pornography, dating apps, online research, online shopping, or any other digital activity that has become compulsive or harmful.

You do not need a diagnosis, prior experience with Twelve-Step programs, or a specific amount of abstinence to attend.

Note: Because the room may change from week to week, please email us for the current room number.
Please try to email before 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. We may put our devices away when the meeting begins and may not see messages sent during the meeting.

Link to meeting Script
Riverside ITAA Meeting Info

Meetings in San Diego

There is interest in starting an in-person meeting in San Diego, California. If you are interested in attending or helping to start the meeting, please contact teein12@hotmail.com for more information.

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Additional meetings

If you’re new, we encourage you to try attending six meetings in a short period of time to see if our program may be helpful to you. In addition to our local in-person meeting, you can also review our other in-person meetings and a complete schedule of online meetings. All meetings are completely free and anonymous.

会議はどのように進められるのですか？

If you will be joining a meeting for the first time, there’s no need to be nervous. Most of our meetings are very simple; each meeting has a chairperson who leads the meeting, and most meetings are one hour long. The chair and other volunteers read some opening statements, before we open the meeting for members to share. There is no requirement to share, and it’s okay to just listen. If you feel comfortable, you can introduce yourself and share what brought you to ITAA. Unless requested by the member sharing, we do not offer suggestions or comments in response to other’s shares; we simply listen non-judgmentally. At the end of the hour, the meeting will end with some closing statements, after which members usually talk casually, ask questions, and exchange contact details.

インターネットとテクノロジー依存症に関するリソース

インターネットやテクノロジー依存症かもしれないとお考えなら、以下のアンケートをご覧ください。インターネット中毒, ソーシャルメディア中毒, ストリーミング中毒, スマホ中毒、またはビデオゲーム中毒. ITAAについてさらに詳しく知りたい場合は、当社の記事をお読みください。初心者向けガイド, 弊社の回復のためのツール, または、メンバーの回復体験談.

ITAAは、いかなる政治的意図、宗教、または外部の利益団体とも提携していません。私たちは完全に自主運営で、必要とするすべての人に無料でサービスを提供しています。私たちの唯一の目的は、インターネットやテクノロジーへの強迫的な依存を断ち、他の人々がこの依存から解放されるのを支援することです。

Again, welcome! We hope this community is able to provide the support you need in your recovery from internet and technology addiction. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions.

Page last updated on 11月 12, 2026