Find AA Meetings Near You
The AA Directory is a free, independent directory of 130,000+ AA meetings in all 50 US states and 50+ countries. Search by city, state or zip code to find a meeting near you today, in person or online, including Zoom. There is no cost and no sign-up, and anyone with a desire to stop drinking is welcome.
Find AA meetings in every state and country
Every U.S. state and 50+ countries, with local groups, days and times. Counts below are weekly meetings.
United States
- Alabama (353)
- Alaska (161)
- Arizona (1,374)
- Arkansas (285)
- California (10,250)
- Colorado (1,071)
- Connecticut (1,211)
- Delaware (287)
- District of Columbia (192)
- Florida (3,447)
- Georgia (1,005)
- Hawaii (334)
- Idaho (410)
- Illinois (3,026)
- Indiana (1,363)
- Iowa (740)
- Kansas (357)
- Kentucky (891)
- Louisiana (645)
- Maine (532)
- Maryland (1,329)
- Massachusetts (2,048)
- Michigan (2,257)
- Minnesota (1,719)
- Mississippi (212)
- Missouri (971)
- Montana (329)
- Nebraska (779)
- Nevada (666)
- New Hampshire (560)
- New Jersey (1,632)
- New Mexico (434)
- New York (3,756)
- North Carolina (1,407)
- North Dakota (185)
- Ohio (3,146)
- Oklahoma (497)
- Oregon (1,276)
- Pennsylvania (2,529)
- Rhode Island (320)
- South Carolina (514)
- South Dakota (139)
- Tennessee (753)
- Texas (1,905)
- Utah (456)
- Vermont (343)
- Virginia (1,691)
- Washington (2,218)
- West Virginia (237)
- Wisconsin (1,771)
- Wyoming (117)
Europe
- Albania (3)
- Austria (15)
- Belgium (28)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina (1)
- Bulgaria (3)
- Croatia (6)
- Czech Republic (13)
- Denmark (8)
- Estonia (1)
- Finland (8)
- France (601)
- Germany (1,588)
- Gibraltar (2)
- Greece (15)
- Hungary (3)
- Iceland (3)
- Italy (29)
- Latvia (3)
- Lithuania (4)
- Luxembourg (78)
- Malta (14)
- Monaco (4)
- Montenegro (2)
- Netherlands (91)
- Norway (173)
- Poland (2,675)
- Portugal (128)
- Romania (2)
- Serbia (2)
- Slovakia (1)
- Slovenia (39)
- Spain (475)
- Sweden (16)
- Switzerland (160)
- Ukraine (2)
- United Kingdom (1,008)
Rest of the world
Can't find your country, or need a meeting right now? Online meetings run 24 hours a day and anyone can join.
Find an online meetingAA meetings in the busiest US cities
- Los Angeles, California
- Chicago, Illinois
- New York, New York
- Seattle, Washington
- San Diego, California
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Houston, Texas
- Louisville, Kentucky
- San Francisco, California
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Brooklyn, New York
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Portland, Oregon
- Columbus, Ohio
- San Jose, California
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Saint Louis, Missouri
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Long Beach, California
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Atlanta, Georgia
How do I go to my first AA meeting?
Walking into a first meeting is hard. These four steps make it a little less so.
Find a Meeting
Use our directory to locate meetings in your area by city, state, or meeting type
Just Show Up
No registration required. Arrive a few minutes early and introduce yourself if comfortable
Listen & Learn
You're not required to speak. Many newcomers simply listen for their first few meetings
Find Your Group
Try different meetings to find the format and community that feels right for you
Wondering what comes next? Learn what a sponsor is and how to find one.
Ready to Find a Meeting?
Browse AA meetings across the United States, Europe, and worldwide. Online and in-person options available.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous?
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a free, peer-led fellowship for people who want to stop drinking. Members meet in person and online to share their experience, strength, and hope, and to support each other's recovery. There are no dues or fees — the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Meetings run every day across the United States, Europe, and worldwide.
- Completely anonymous
- Share only your first name, and take part at whatever level you are comfortable with.
- Free of charge
- Every AA meeting is free. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
- Peer support
- People who have been there understand in a way that others often can't.
What are the different types of AA meetings?
Find the right meeting format that suits your needs and comfort level
- Open Meetings
- Welcome to anyone interested in AA, including family and friends
- Closed Meetings
- For those who have a desire to stop drinking or think they might have a problem
- Discussion Meetings
- Interactive format where members share experiences on chosen topics
- Big Book Study
- Focus on reading and discussing AA's primary text chapter by chapter
- Step Meetings
- Dedicated to studying and working through the 12 Steps of recovery
- Speaker Meetings
- Feature personal stories of recovery from AA members
Benefits of Attending AA Meetings
What regular meeting attendance actually does for people in recovery
Emotional Support
Connect with people who have been through it themselves
Safe Environment
Judgment-free space for sharing and healing
Community
Build lasting friendships and accountability partnerships
Practical Ideas
Hear what has helped other members stay sober
Personal Growth
Work on emotional and spiritual growth at your own pace
Ongoing Support
Keep coming back and stay connected with people who understand
Free Recovery Tools
Private tools for tracking sobriety, meetings, and daily reflection. No sign-up. All data stays on your device.
Track money saved, calories avoided, and health milestones.
Keep an early-recovery meeting punch card, one day at a time.
Breathing tools and steady words for a hard moment.
Track meetings and print official court/probation logs.
Simple Step 10 inventory: wins, struggles, and gratitude.
Locate AA meetings near you, in person or online.
What other alcohol support is there besides AA?
This directory lists 130,000+ AA meetings in the United States. AA is not treatment and does not provide detox, medical care, or housing. Those are separate services, and knowing which is which matters.
What kinds of alcohol support are there in the United States?
| Option | What it is | Medically supervised | How it is paid for |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA meetings | Free peer support groups, in person and online | No | Free, self supporting through member contributions |
| Detox | Short term medically supervised detox while alcohol leaves the body | Yes | Health service or paid, depending on the provider |
| Residential treatment | Inpatient or residential treatment, living on site for a set period | Yes | Health service, insurance, or self funded |
| Outpatient treatment | Outpatient and intensive outpatient programmes, structured sessions while living at home | Usually | Health service, insurance, or self funded |
| Sober living | Sober living homes and recovery residences, shared abstinent housing with house rules | No | Usually rent paid by the resident |
Is it safe to stop drinking without medical help?
Not always. Stopping suddenly after heavy daily drinking can cause withdrawal that is genuinely dangerous, which is why medically supervised detox exists as its own service. If you drink heavily every day, speak to a doctor or a withdrawal service first. This is the published position of SAMHSA, not advice from this directory.
What is a sober living home and who is it for?
Sober living homes and recovery residences are shared homes where everyone is staying sober, usually with house rules and required meeting attendance. It is housing, not treatment. Residents commonly move in after residential treatment and attend local AA meetings as part of the house agreement.
Where can I get free and confidential help now?
If you would rather speak to somebody today than read further, these are free, confidential, and not run by this site:
- SAMHSA National Helpline, 1-800-662-4357. Free and confidential, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in English and Spanish.
- FindTreatment.gov, to search services by location and by what you can pay.
- Emergency and crisis contacts if the situation is urgent right now.
Service details verified against SAMHSA on . The AA Directory lists meetings. It does not run, recommend, rank, or take payment from any treatment provider, sober living home operator, or detox service, and has no affiliation with the groups it lists.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about attending AA meetings and what to expect