•Sourced from official Arkansas AA intergroups
Arkansas's AA community includes 290 meetings across 104 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 Arkansas, this directory lists local AA groups that are open to newcomers and people at every stage of recovery.
Arkansas's AA fellowship runs from Little Rock and Central Arkansas through Northwest Arkansas and into the Ozarks and Ouachitas. The directory lists meetings in all 75 counties.
Meeting ID: 892 1592 7012 Password: 122628 Last Thursday of the month Business Meeting at 7:00 PM; 1st Thursday of the month Birthday; Contact: Jeremy S. 501-351-3042
Zoom password: 934452
Beginners Zoom: Meeting ID: 858 3981 6670 Passcode: 979856
Last Thursday of the month Birthdays; Contact: 501-909-9766
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Across Arkansas, the 290 listed AA groups are concentrated in Little Rock (32 meetings), Mountain Home (25), and Fayetteville (18), with active groups in 104 cities in total. Monday is the busiest day for meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 23% of groups (66) offer an online or hybrid option.
Meetings per day of the week across Arkansas. Monday has the most scheduled groups.
A.A.'s own literature does most of the heavy lifting between meetings in Arkansas. 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.
Look on AmazonBill W.'s longer essays on each Step and each Tradition. The usual companion read once the Big Book starts to feel familiar.
Look on AmazonA short, practical book about the day-to-day of staying sober. Often the one a sponsor suggests in the first month.
Look on AmazonOne 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.
Look on AmazonBrief passages from A.A.'s co-founder, arranged by topic. Some groups read one aloud at the top of every meeting.
Look on AmazonLittle Rock Area Intergroup serves Pulaski County and the surrounding Central Arkansas communities. The city's meeting calendar includes downtown, Hillcrest, and Heights neighborhood groups, plus a substantial schedule across North Little Rock and Conway. Conway has a meeting cluster shaped by the universities (UCA, Hendrix, Central Baptist).
Northwest Arkansas Intergroup serves Washington and Benton counties, including the rapidly growing communities around Bentonville (Walmart corporate), Fayetteville (University of Arkansas), Rogers, and Springdale. The region's meeting list has grown substantially with the population over the past two decades. Spanish-language meetings have a notable presence in Springdale and Rogers.
Fort Smith Area Intergroup serves Sebastian County and the Arkansas River Valley. The region's meeting calendar coordinates in part with the Eastern Oklahoma fellowship across the state line. Russellville and the smaller River Valley communities maintain steady weekly schedules.
Hot Springs has a long-running meeting culture shaped by the city's recovery-tourism history. El Dorado, Texarkana (Arkansas side), and the smaller Southern Arkansas communities maintain steady weekly schedules. The Delta counties along the Mississippi River have smaller meeting networks, often supplemented with hybrid options.
Rock Region Metro serves Little Rock. Ozark Regional Transit serves NWA. Outside those, driving is the standard option.
Alcoholics Anonymous is active across 104 cities in Arkansas, with 290 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.
AA meetings in Arkansas run in several formats, each suited to a different kind of participation. With 290 meetings listed, here is what you can expect to find:
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.
For people who have a desire to stop drinking. These meetings are private, and what is shared stays within the room.
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.
Groups that work through the 12 Steps together. Found in Little Rock and across Arkansas, these meetings focus on applying A.A. principles in practical terms.
Little Rock, Arkansas's most active AA community, hosts 32 meetings. Other major cities include Mountain Home, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, and more, each running multiple meetings per week.
Whether you're traveling to Arkansas 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.
When traveling to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Arkansas, 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.