Umina Thursday Group
Find AA Meetings in Umina Beach, New South Wales
This directory lists 7 AA meetings in Umina Beach, New South Wales, with times, locations, and directions. Whether you live here or are passing through, the listings are open to anyone looking for help with alcohol.
Across Umina Beach, Tuesday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. In-person groups meet across 4 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Men, Literature, and Meditation meetings.
AA Meetings in Umina Beach, New South Wales
near Cnr Ocean Beach Rd
Umina Mens Recovery Topic Group
Umina Men's Recovery Group
Men's topic meeting
Cnr Ocean Beach Road
Umina Recovery Group
Living Sober book discussion
Topic Meeting
In-person meeting resumed Dec 2021
Toast, tea and coffee are provided.
Topic Meeting
Tea, coffee and refreshments served 1st Wed of the month: STEPS reading coinciding with that particular month 2nd Wed of the month: ID - women sharing their experience, strength and hope 3rd Wed of the month: TRADITIONS reading coincidin...
Enter via gate in bottom carpark Meditation meeting
Contact Ryan 0452 478620
Contact Robert 0412 355 590
Contact Daryl 0413 425 877
Contact Jon 0401 586 453
Contact Perry 0419 193 839
Contact Peter 0417 284 366
About AA Meetings in Umina Beach
AA groups in Umina Beach, New South Wales are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Umina Beach follow the same 12-step program used worldwide. Many are conducted in the local language, but some cities also hold English-speaking meetings for international visitors.
Attending Your First Meeting
What to Expect
- • Arrive a few minutes early to introduce yourself
- • No obligation to speak - listening is perfectly acceptable
- • Share only your first name to maintain anonymity
- • Meetings typically last 60-90 minutes
Complete Confidentiality
Everything shared in AA meetings stays confidential. "Who you see here, what you hear here, when you leave here, let it stay here" is a fundamental principle that protects everyone's privacy and creates a safe space for honest sharing.
The only requirement to attend is a desire to stop drinking. Umina Beach's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Umina Beach, New South Wales Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 7 AA meetings in Umina Beach, New South Wales at 4 venues. 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 Australia?
| 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 supervised withdrawal while alcohol leaves the body | Yes | Health service or paid, depending on the provider |
| Residential treatment | Residential rehabilitation, living on site for a set period | Yes | Health service, insurance, or self funded |
| Outpatient treatment | Community and outpatient AOD services, structured sessions while living at home | Usually | Health service, insurance, or self funded |
| Sober living | Sober living and transitional housing, 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 supervised withdrawal 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 the Alcohol and Drug Foundation, not advice from this directory.
What is sober living housing and who is it for?
Sober living and transitional housing 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:
- National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline, 1800 250 015. Free and confidential, 24 hours a day, connecting to the service in your state or territory.
- Emergency and crisis contacts if the situation is urgent right now.
Service details verified against the Alcohol and Drug Foundation on . The AA Directory lists meetings. It does not run, recommend, rank, or take payment from any treatment provider, sober living operator, or detox service, and has no affiliation with the groups it lists.