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Search 130,000+ AA meetings across the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and South America. Find local AA groups and online AA meetings, including Zoom. Free, confidential, and open to anyone with a desire to stop drinking.

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Every U.S. state and 50+ countries, with local groups, days and times. Counts below are weekly meetings.

Can't find your country, or need a meeting right now? Online meetings run 24 hours a day and anyone can join.

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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.

Read the full guide: What is Alcoholics Anonymous? →

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.

Types of AA meeting

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 Tools

Learn proven strategies for maintaining sobriety

Personal Growth

Develop emotional and spiritual resilience

Long-term Success

Improve your chances of sustained recovery

Getting Started with AA

Walking into a first meeting is hard. These four steps make it a little less so.

  1. Find a Meeting

    Use our directory to locate meetings in your area by city, state, or meeting type

  2. Just Show Up

    No registration required. Arrive a few minutes early and introduce yourself if comfortable

  3. Listen & Learn

    You're not required to speak. Many newcomers simply listen for their first few meetings

  4. 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.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about attending AA meetings and what to expect

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