Find AA Meetings in Alabama

AA meetings across Alabama

Find AA Meetings in Alabama

Sourced from official Alabama AA intergroups

Alabama's AA community includes 348 meetings across 115 cities, held daily at churches, community centers, and online. Whether you're looking for a meeting near you, a specific format, or an online or Zoom option anywhere in Alabama, this directory lists local AA groups that are open to newcomers and people at every stage of recovery.

Alabama's AA fellowship runs from the Tennessee Valley around Huntsville through the Birmingham metro and south to Mobile and the Gulf Coast. The directory lists meetings in all 67 counties.

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Online AA Meetings in AL

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Meeting Times Across Alabama Near You

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AA Meetings in Alabama by the Numbers

Across Alabama, the 348 listed AA groups are concentrated in Birmingham (37 meetings), Mobile (36), and Huntsville (14), with active groups in 115 cities in total. Monday is the busiest day for meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 21% of groups (72) offer an online or hybrid option.

Largest AA communities in Alabama

When AA groups meet in Alabama

  • Sunday130
  • Monday198
  • Tuesday189
  • Wednesday162
  • Thursday184
  • Friday166
  • Saturday146

Meetings per day of the week across Alabama. Monday has the most scheduled groups.

What members read between meetings

A.A.'s own literature does most of the heavy lifting between meetings in Alabama. These are the books most often spotted on a member's bookshelf, with a short note on what each one is for. Each card is tagged with its language.

The book Bill W. and Dr. Bob wrote first, in 1939. Most members pick up a copy in their first week or two and keep it close.

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Bill W.'s longer essays on each Step and each Tradition. The usual companion read once the Big Book starts to feel familiar.

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A short, practical book about the day-to-day of staying sober. Often the one a sponsor suggests in the first month.

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One short A.A. reading for each day of the year, with a thought to carry into it. Members often keep a copy on the kitchen counter.

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Brief passages from A.A.'s co-founder, arranged by topic. Some groups read one aloud at the top of every meeting.

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About AA in Alabama

Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, and Central Alabama

Birmingham Area Intergroup serves Jefferson and Shelby counties, including longstanding meetings in the Southside, Five Points, and Mountain Brook neighborhoods. Tuscaloosa has a substantial young-people's meeting presence near the University of Alabama. The Birmingham metro's meeting list reflects the city's central place in the Alabama recovery community.

Huntsville, Decatur, and the Tennessee Valley

Huntsville Area Intergroup serves Madison County and the surrounding Tennessee Valley communities. Huntsville's meeting calendar has grown rapidly with the city's tech-and-aerospace workforce. Decatur, Athens, and the smaller Valley communities maintain steady weekly schedules. Florence and Muscle Shoals anchor the meeting calendar in the northwest corner.

Montgomery and the Black Belt

Montgomery Area Intergroup serves the state capital and the surrounding Central Alabama communities. The Black Belt counties (Selma, Demopolis, Greenville) maintain smaller but reliable weekly meeting schedules. Auburn and Opelika have a meeting cluster near Auburn University and along the I-85 corridor.

Mobile, Baldwin County, and the Gulf Coast

Mobile Area Intergroup serves Mobile and the surrounding Gulf Coast counties, including Daphne, Fairhope, and the Eastern Shore communities. The Gulf Coast meeting calendar grows noticeably during peak beach season. Dothan anchors the Wiregrass meeting network in the southeast corner.

Getting to a meeting in Alabama

BJCTA serves Birmingham. Wave Transit serves Mobile, and the Montgomery Area Transit System covers the capital. Outside the metros, driving is the standard option. The directory shows each meeting's exact address with one-tap navigation links.

Finding AA Meetings in Alabama

Alcoholics Anonymous is active across 115 cities in Alabama, with 348 meetings listed in this directory. Meetings run mornings, evenings, and weekends, and formats range from open discussions to step study groups, so most people can find something that fits their schedule and where they are in recovery.

Meeting Types Available in Alabama

AA meetings in Alabama run in several formats, each suited to a different kind of participation. With 348 meetings listed, here is what you can expect to find:

Open Meetings

Open to the public. Family members, friends, and anyone curious about A.A. are welcome to attend. No membership or personal connection to alcohol problems is required.

Closed Meetings

For people who have a desire to stop drinking. These meetings are private, and what is shared stays within the room.

Speaker Meetings

A member shares their story of "experience, strength, and hope." These meetings can be grounding for newcomers who want to hear how others have navigated recovery.

Step Study Groups

Groups that work through the 12 Steps together. Found in Birmingham and across Alabama, these meetings focus on applying A.A. principles in practical terms.

Major Cities with AA Support in Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama's most active AA community, hosts 37 meetings. Other major cities include Mobile, Huntsville, Montgomery, and more, each running multiple meetings per week.

Mobile

36 AA meetings available

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Dothan

11 AA meetings available

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Getting to AA Meetings in Alabama

Whether you're traveling to Alabama for the first time or a longtime resident seeking support, understanding your transportation options can help you access the AA meetings you need. Below is comprehensive information about reaching meetings across the state.

Planning Your Journey to AA Meetings

When traveling to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Alabama, call ahead to confirm meeting times, verify the address, and get directions. Many AA groups warmly welcome newcomers, first-timers, and out-of-town visitors. If lack of transportation is preventing you from attending meetings, reach out to local AA groups via the AA hotline—many members volunteer to give free rides to people in early recovery, or can connect you with Zoom meetings and online AA meetings.

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