Find AA Meetings in Arcata, CA

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The AA Directory lists 26 AA meetings in Arcata, CA across 19 locations and 7 days a week. Every group is free, confidential, and open to anyone with a desire to stop drinking. Use the schedule below to find local and online AA meetings in Arcata by day, time, and format, with directions to each.

Across Arcata, Sunday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 42% of groups (11) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 19 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.

AA Meetings in Arcata, CA

Safe Harbour Online
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
1944 Central Ave, McKinleyville, CA 95519, USA
1944 Central Avenue, Mckinleyville, California
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionMenWheelchair AccessLocation Temporarily ClosedEnglish
El Grupo Arcata
Thursdays7:45PM - 8:45PM
1761 11th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
1761 11th Street, Arcata, California
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenSpanishWheelchair Access
El Grupo Arcata
Thursdays7:45PM - 8:45PM
1761 11th St, Arcata, CA 95521, USA
1761 11th Street, Arcata, California
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenSpanishWheelchair Access
Back to Basics
Fridays12:00PM - 1:00PM
3230 Harrison Ave, Eureka, CA 95503, USA
3230 Harrison Avenue, Eureka, California
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Learning to Live
Fridays7:00PM - 8:30PM
2292 Newburg Rd, Fortuna, CA 95540, USA
2292 Newburg Road, Fortuna, California
Meeting Types & Format:
Location Temporarily ClosedOpenSpanish

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Finding AA Meetings in Arcata, CA

This directory lists 26 AA meetings across 19 locations in Arcata, California, spanning a range of days, times, and formats so you can find one that fits your schedule.

Whether it's your first meeting or your hundredth, Arcata's AA community makes room for everyone.

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Other Resources

AA is peer support. Some people also work with:

  • • Professional addiction counselors and therapists
  • • Medical providers (especially important for alcohol withdrawal, which can be dangerous without supervision)
  • • Al-Anon, for family members affected by someone else's drinking
  • • Other recovery programs alongside or instead of AA
  • • Sober living homes in the Arcata area

Note: The AA Directory is an independent resource and is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. For official AA information, visit aa.org.

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AA Meetings in Humboldt County, California

Arcata is located in Humboldt County, part of the broader California AA network. This directory covers AA meetings throughout Humboldt County, with times, locations, formats, and accessibility details for each.

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Humboldt County has a wide range of AA meetings: open and closed formats, speaker meetings, step studies, and groups for specific demographics. Morning, evening, and weekend slots are available throughout the county.

Recovery Support Resources in Humboldt County

  • Meeting formats: 26+ AA meetings across Humboldt County, covering open, closed, speaker, step study, and specialized groups
  • Locations: Meetings throughout Arcata and surrounding communities in the county
  • Times: Morning, afternoon, evening, and late-night slots across the county schedule
  • Specialized groups: LGBTQ+ friendly meetings, women's meetings, men's meetings, young people, seniors, and multilingual options
  • Accessibility filters: Wheelchair access, sign language interpretation, and other accommodation needs

Meetings Beyond City Limits

Many people in Arcata attend meetings in neighboring communities within Humboldt County simply because a particular group suits them better. County-level intergroups and central offices also coordinate schedules, run 24-hour phone lines, and connect people with local AA resources.

More meetings nearby: Use the filters above to search by day, time, format, and type. You can also browse the California AA meetings directory to find groups in other cities throughout Humboldt County and across the state.

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