AA Meetings Barstow, CA

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There are 15 AA meetings in Barstow, CA across 14 locations and 7 days a week. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are free and confidential, and open to anyone with a desire to stop drinking. Use the schedule below to find local and online AA meetings in Barstow by day, time, and format, with directions to each.

Across Barstow, Thursday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. In-person groups meet across 14 venues in and around the city.

Common formats include Men, Big Book, and Closed meetings. If nothing nearby fits your schedule, Riverside (67 mi) and Corona (75 mi) also have listed meetings within driving range.

Barstow AA Intergroup and Central Office

AA meetings in Barstow, CA are coordinated by Victor Valley Intergroup Central Office, which lists 14 of them. Call them at +17602429292 or visit victorvalleyaa.org for meeting updates and local AA service information.

+17602429292victorvalleyaa.orgwebmaster@victorvalleyaa.org

AA Meetings in Barstow, CA

O.L.D. AA Big Book Study
Tuesdays5:30PM - 6:30PM
Our Lady Of The Desert Church
18386 Corwin Road, Apple Valley, California
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

This meeting is dark in the month of August.

Luz Del Sur
Tuesdays7:00PM - 9:00PM
21887 Outer Hwy 18 Suite A, Apple Valley, CA 92308
21887 Outer Highway 18 South, Apple Valley, California
Meeting Types & Format:
Spanish

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Finding AA Meetings in Barstow, CA

This directory lists 15 AA meetings across 14 locations in Barstow, 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, Barstow'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 Barstow area

For official AA information, visit aa.org.

Recovery Support in Barstow, CA Beyond Meetings

This directory lists 15 AA meetings in Barstow, CA at 14 venues. AA meetings are free and Alcoholics Anonymous is self supporting, so there is no fee, no insurance check, and no intake form. AA is not treatment and does not provide detox, medical care, or housing. Those are separate services, and knowing which is which is the difference between getting the right help and getting none.

What kinds of alcohol support are there in California?

Five things are commonly confused with each other. They differ in who supervises them, whether you live there, and how they are paid for.

Alcohol support options in California compared by what they are, medical supervision, and how they are paid for
OptionWhat it isMedically supervisedHow it is paid for
AA meetingsFree peer support groups, in person and onlineNoFree, self supporting through member contributions
DetoxShort term medically supervised detox while alcohol leaves the bodyYesHealth service or paid, depending on the provider
Residential treatmentInpatient or residential treatment, living on site for a set periodYesHealth service, insurance, or self funded
Outpatient treatmentOutpatient and intensive outpatient programmes, structured sessions while living at homeUsuallyHealth service, insurance, or self funded
Sober livingSober living homes and recovery residences, shared abstinent housing with house rulesNoUsually rent paid by the resident

Is it safe to stop drinking without medical help?

Not always, and this is the one thing on this page worth reading twice. Stopping suddenly after heavy daily drinking can cause withdrawal that ranges from uncomfortable to genuinely dangerous, which is why medically supervised detox exists as a service distinct from counselling or rehab. If you drink heavily every day, the safe order is to speak to a doctor or a withdrawal service first, then use meetings to hold the ground you gain. This is the published position of SAMHSA, not advice from this directory.

What is a sober living home and who is it for?

Sober living homes and recovery residences are shared homes where everyone living there is staying sober, usually with house rules, curfews, and required meeting attendance. It is housing, not treatment, and not medical care. People commonly move in after residential treatment, or when going home would mean returning to the circumstances the drinking grew in. Residents in California typically attend local AA meetings as part of the house agreement, which is where a schedule like the one on this page stops being abstract.

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:

Service details verified against SAMHSA on . The AA Directory lists meetings. It does not run, recommend, rank, or take payment from any treatment provider, sober living home operator, or detox service, and it has no affiliation with the groups whose meetings it lists. Anything described above that is not an AA meeting is here so you know it exists, not because it is being suggested to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

All AA Service Offices Serving Barstow

Connect with local AA organizations and intergroups serving Barstow, California. These groups coordinate meetings, provide resources, and support the local AA community.

Victor Valley Intergroup Central Office
14
Apple Valley, CA, USA
www.victorvalleyaa.org

These organizations coordinate AA meetings and provide support services in their designated regions and areas. Contact them directly for meeting updates, literature, and local AA resources.

Find More AA Meetings Near Barstow

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AA Meetings in San Bernardino County, California

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

Find AA Meetings by County in California

San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino County

  • Meeting formats: 15+ AA meetings across San Bernardino County, covering open, closed, speaker, step study, and specialized groups
  • Locations: Meetings throughout Barstow 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 Barstow attend meetings in neighboring communities within San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino County and across the state.

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