Thursdays6:30PM - 7:30PM
Arcata United Methodist Church
1761 11th Street, Arcata, California
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Fireside Room.
Access:
United Methodist Church
AA Meetings Arcata, CA
•Sourced from official AA intergroups
There are 25 AA meetings in Arcata, CA across 18 locations and 7 days a week. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are free and confidential, and open to anyone with a desire to stop drinking.
Across Arcata, Sunday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 40% of groups (10) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 18 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Discussion, Big Book, and Speaker meetings. If nothing nearby fits your schedule, Blue Lake (5 mi) and Mckinleyville (6 mi) also have listed meetings within driving range.
Showing 24 meetings in Arcata first, then 1 in nearby towns.
AA Meetings in and near Arcata, CA
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
Arcata, California
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meeting ID # 360 489 6826 Password is 707
Thursdays7:45PM - 8:45PM
Arcata United Methodist Church
1761 11th Street, Arcata, California
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenSpanishWheelchair Access
Meeting Notes:
Sala junto a la chimenea.
Access:
United Methodist Church
Thursdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Arcata
770 11th Street, Arcata, California
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenYoung PeopleEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Come for the chopsticks, stay for the meeting for the young and young at heart.
Fridays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Presbyterian Church
670 11th Street, Arcata, California
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Presbyterian Church at 11th and G
Fridays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
Arcata, California
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meeting ID # 360 489 6826 Password is 707
Saturdays11:00AM - 12:00PM
Presbyterian Church
670 11th Street, Arcata, California
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Wheelchair accessibility is located at the back of the building
Access:
Presbyterian Church at 11th and G
Saturdays7:30PM - 9:00PM
Arcata United Methodist Church
1761 11th Street, Arcata, California
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyBig Book StudyOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
masks are required, room not always capable of providing enough space for social distancing
Access:
United Methodist Church
Saturdays7:30PM - 9:00PM
Online
Arcata, California
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Speakers Through Speakers is a weekly meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. Each week we digitally convert and listen to an old AA speaker tape that was sent to us, making sure the sound quality is okay and noting any anonymity breaks to edit ou...
Sundays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Redwood Lounge
490 Redwood Park Road, Arcata, California
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meeting at Redwood Park Lounge until renovations at Arcata Library are completed.
Sundays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Moss Oak Commons
1905 Alliance Road, Arcata, California
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionLGBTQOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Sundays5:00PM - 6:00PM
Presbyterian Church
670 11th Street, Arcata, California
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedWomenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Presbyterian Church at 11th and G
Sundays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
Arcata, California
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meeting ID # 360 489 6826 Password is 707
Mondays10:30AM - 11:30AM
Online
Arcata, California
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meeting ID 360 489 6826 Password: 707
Mondays6:00PM - 7:30PM
Presbyterian Church
670 11th Street, Arcata, California
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:
How the Big Book Came Alive - Study & Workshop Hybrid on Zoom: 868 7261 5867 Pass:707
Access:
Presbyterian Church at 11th and G
Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
Arcata, California
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meeting ID # 360 489 6826 Password is 707
Mondays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Presbyterian Church
670 11th Street, Arcata, California
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionNewcomerOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Venmo@mondaynight-beginners
Access:
Presbyterian Church at 11th and G
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:15PM
Campbell Creek Connexion
76 13th Street, Arcata, California
Meeting Types & Format:
As Bill Sees ItDiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
2nd Tuesday of the month is Cribbage Night (following mtg, until 9:30pm.)
Access:
13th St. at Union.
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
Arcata, California
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
Meeting ID # 360 489 6826 Password is 707
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Arcata United Methodist Church
1761 11th Street, Arcata, California
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionMenOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
In the Fireside Room.
Access:
United Methodist Church
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
Arcata, California
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meeting ID # 360 489 6826 Password is 707
Wednesdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Arcata United Methodist Church
1761 11th Street, Arcata, California
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Masks Required
Access:
United Methodist Church
Wednesdays7:45PM - 8:45PM
Om Shala Yoga Studio
101 H Street, Arcata, California
Meeting Types & Format:
11th Step MeditationOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
This is a guided meditation meeting, doors open at 7:30 and lock at 7:55. Open meeting, all are welcome, queer friendly.
Wednesdays8:15PM - 9:15PM
Online
Arcata, California
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Various AA literature.
Sundays3:00PM - 5:00PM
Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
24 Fellowship Way, Bayside, California
Meeting Types & Format:
Young PeopleEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Fourth Sunday of each month - this is a Business Meeting, not a 'regular' AA meeting.
When Are AA Meetings in Arcata, CA?
Most AA meetings in Arcata start at 7pm, with 15 scheduled across the week at that hour. The single busiest slot is Tuesday at 7pm, when 3 meetings run.
Finding AA Meetings in Arcata, CA
This directory lists 25 AA meetings across 18 locations in Arcata, California.
Arcata leans toward open meetings: 88% of the weekly schedule is open to anyone, against 4% closed. Wheelchair access is listed for 40%, and 12% are Big Book studies. Meetings are also held in Spanish.
What kinds of AA meetings are there in Arcata?
| Meeting type | Share of weekly meetings | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Open | 88% | Anyone may attend, including family and friends |
| Discussion | 64% | Members share on a chosen topic |
| Wheelchair access | 40% | The venue lists wheelchair access |
| Big Book | 12% | Reads and discusses the book Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Speaker | 8% | One member tells their story |
| Closed | 4% | For people who have a desire to stop drinking |
| 12 Steps & 12 Traditions | 4% | Studies the book of that name |
| Newcomer | 4% | Geared to people new to AA |
| Women | 4% | For women |
| Men | 4% | For men |
| Young people | 4% | Geared to younger members |
| LGBTQ+ | 4% | LGBTQ+ focused, open to all who qualify |
| Spanish | 4% | Held in Spanish |
A meeting can carry several types, so the shares do not add up to 100%.
Arcata, CA Intergroups and Central Offices
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