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Find local AA support groups in Novato, CA

45 meetings
7 days per week
9 locations
AA Meetings in Novato, CA
Meeting NameDay & TimeLocationAddressTypesActions
Day at a Time - Lighthouse Church
Saturday at
6:30AM
Lighthouse Church
1915 Novato Boulevard, Novato, California
Open
Big Book
Discussion
+3 more
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Day at a Time - Lighthouse Church
Wednesday at
6:30AM
Lighthouse Church
1915 Novato Boulevard, Novato, California
Open
Big Book
Discussion
+3 more
View Details
Day at a Time - Lighthouse Church
Friday at
6:30AM
Lighthouse Church
1915 Novato Boulevard, Novato, California
Open
Big Book
Discussion
+3 more
View Details
Awakenings
Saturday at
8:30AM
Hamilton Community Church of the Nazarene
5400 Nave Drive, Novato, California
Open
As Bill Sees It
Discussion
+1 more
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Intimate Feelings
Saturday at
9:00AM
The Quest Church
1461 South Novato Boulevard, Novato, California
Closed
Speaker
Step Meeting
+4 more
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Rise N Shine
Sunday at
10:00AM
Druids Hall
801 Grant Avenue, Novato, California
Open
Big Book
Wheelchair Access
+1 more
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Tuesday Pathfinders
Tuesday at
12:00PM
Hamilton Community Church of the Nazarene
5400 Nave Drive, Novato, California
Open
Discussion
English
View Details
ers
Monday at
12:00PM
The Quest Church
1461 South Novato Boulevard, Novato, California
Open
Discussion
Speaker
+2 more
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Working Dogs
Wednesday at
12:00PM
Hamilton Community Church of the Nazarene
5400 Nave Drive, Novato, California
Open
Discussion
Wheelchair Access
+1 more
View Details
What's It All About
Friday at
12:00PM
Hamilton Community Church of the Nazarene
5400 Nave Drive, Novato, California
Open
Big Book
Wheelchair Access
+1 more
View Details
Novato Spirit Discussion
Friday at
2:00PM
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
967 5th Street, Novato, California
Open
Speaker
Wheelchair Access
+1 more
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Sunday Express
Sunday at
6:00PM
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
967 5th Street, Novato, California
Open
Discussion
Birthday
+2 more
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Women's Tuesday Step
Tuesday at
6:00PM
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
967 5th Street, Novato, California
Closed
12 Steps & 12 Traditions
Step Meeting
+3 more
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Six O'Clock Sunset
Thursday at
6:00PM
Good Shepherd Church
1180 Lynwood Drive, Novato, California
Open
Discussion
Wheelchair Access
+1 more
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Last Stop Men's Step Study
Wednesday at
6:00PM
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
967 5th Street, Novato, California
Closed
Discussion
Step Meeting
+4 more
View Details
Just Can't Wait 'til 8
Monday at
6:30PM
The Quest Church
1461 South Novato Boulevard, Novato, California
Open
Discussion
Wheelchair Access
+1 more
View Details
Sober and Serene
Friday at
7:00PM
Druids Hall
801 Grant Avenue, Novato, California
Closed
Speaker
Wheelchair Access
+1 more
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Grupo Querer es Poder
Thursday at
7:30PM
Meeting Place - Spanish
2 Commercial Boulevard, Novato, California
Open
Spanish
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Grupo Viviendo Sobrio
Saturday at
7:30PM
Meeting Place - Grupo Viviendo Sobrio
1054 1st Street, Novato, California
Open
Discussion
Wheelchair Access
+1 more
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Wednesday Primary Purpose
Wednesday at
8:00PM
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
967 5th Street, Novato, California
Open
Discussion
English
View Details
Novato Monday Stag
Monday at
8:00PM
Lighthouse Church
1915 Novato Boulevard, Novato, California
Closed
English
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11th Step Meeting
Monday at
8:00PM
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
967 5th Street, Novato, California
Open
11th Step Meditation
Discussion
+3 more
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Novato Sunday Night Candlelight (Music or Meditation)
Sunday at
8:30PM
All Saints Lutheran Church
2 San Marin Drive, Novato, California
Open
Candlelight
Discussion
+4 more
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San Marin Step Study
Saturday at
8:30PM
All Saints Lutheran Church
2 San Marin Drive, Novato, California
Open
12 Steps & 12 Traditions
Wheelchair Access
+1 more
View Details
Friday Night Discussion
Friday at
8:30PM
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
967 5th Street, Novato, California
Open
Big Book
Discussion
+1 more
View Details

AA Meetings in Novato, CA

Day at a Time - Lighthouse Church

Saturdays6:30AM
Lighthouse Church
1915 Novato Boulevard, Novato, California

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenBig BookDiscussionBirthdayWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Day at a Time - Lighthouse Church

Wednesdays6:30AM
Lighthouse Church
1915 Novato Boulevard, Novato, California

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenBig BookDiscussionBirthdayWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Day at a Time - Lighthouse Church

Fridays6:30AM
Lighthouse Church
1915 Novato Boulevard, Novato, California

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenBig BookDiscussionBirthdayWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Awakenings

Saturdays8:30AM
Hamilton Community Church of the Nazarene
5400 Nave Drive, Novato, California

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenAs Bill Sees ItDiscussionEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Intimate Feelings

Saturdays9:00AM
The Quest Church
1461 South Novato Boulevard, Novato, California

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedSpeakerStep MeetingBirthdayWomenWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Rise N Shine

Sundays10:00AM
Druids Hall
801 Grant Avenue, Novato, California

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenBig BookWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Tuesday Pathfinders

Tuesdays12:00PM
Hamilton Community Church of the Nazarene
5400 Nave Drive, Novato, California

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenDiscussionEnglish
View Meeting Details →

ers

Mondays12:00PM
The Quest Church
1461 South Novato Boulevard, Novato, California

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenDiscussionSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Working Dogs

Wednesdays12:00PM
Hamilton Community Church of the Nazarene
5400 Nave Drive, Novato, California

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

What's It All About

Fridays12:00PM
Hamilton Community Church of the Nazarene
5400 Nave Drive, Novato, California

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenBig BookWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Novato Spirit Discussion

Fridays2:00PM
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
967 5th Street, Novato, California

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Sunday Express

Sundays6:00PM
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
967 5th Street, Novato, California

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenDiscussionBirthdayWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Women's Tuesday Step

Tuesdays6:00PM
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
967 5th Street, Novato, California

Meeting Types & Format:

Closed12 Steps & 12 TraditionsStep MeetingWomenWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Six O'Clock Sunset

Thursdays6:00PM
Good Shepherd Church
1180 Lynwood Drive, Novato, California

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Last Stop Men's Step Study

Wednesdays6:00PM
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
967 5th Street, Novato, California

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedDiscussionStep MeetingTradition StudyMenWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Just Can't Wait 'til 8

Mondays6:30PM
The Quest Church
1461 South Novato Boulevard, Novato, California

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Sober and Serene

Fridays7:00PM
Druids Hall
801 Grant Avenue, Novato, California

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Grupo Querer es Poder

Thursdays7:30PM
Meeting Place - Spanish
2 Commercial Boulevard, Novato, California

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenSpanish
View Meeting Details →

Grupo Viviendo Sobrio

Saturdays7:30PM
Meeting Place - Grupo Viviendo Sobrio
1054 1st Street, Novato, California

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenDiscussionWheelchair AccessSpanish
View Meeting Details →

Wednesday Primary Purpose

Wednesdays8:00PM
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
967 5th Street, Novato, California

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenDiscussionEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Novato Monday Stag

Mondays8:00PM
Lighthouse Church
1915 Novato Boulevard, Novato, California

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedEnglish
View Meeting Details →

11th Step Meeting

Mondays8:00PM
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
967 5th Street, Novato, California

Meeting Types & Format:

Open11th Step MeditationDiscussionSpeakerNewcomerEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Novato Sunday Night Candlelight (Music or Meditation)

Sundays8:30PM
All Saints Lutheran Church
2 San Marin Drive, Novato, California

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenCandlelightDiscussionMeditationSpeakerBirthdayEnglish
View Meeting Details →

San Marin Step Study

Saturdays8:30PM
All Saints Lutheran Church
2 San Marin Drive, Novato, California

Meeting Types & Format:

Open12 Steps & 12 TraditionsWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Friday Night Discussion

Fridays8:30PM
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
967 5th Street, Novato, California

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenBig BookDiscussionEnglish
View Meeting Details →

AA Meetings in Novato: Your Path to Recovery

Finding the right Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Novato, California is an important first step on your journey to recovery. This directory lists 45 local AA meetings across 9 different locations, providing diverse support options to match your schedule, preferences, and recovery needs.

Whether you're seeking your first AA meeting or looking for additional support in your ongoing recovery, Novato's AA community welcomes newcomers and experienced members alike.

What to Expect at Your First AA Meeting in Novato

Attending your first AA meeting can feel intimidating, but AA groups in Novato typically create a welcoming, judgment-free environment for everyone seeking help with alcohol addiction.

Your First Meeting

  • • 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.

Types of AA Meetings Available in Novato

AA meetings in Novato include various formats to support different stages of recovery and personal preferences:

Open Meetings

Open to anyone interested in learning about AA, including family members, friends, students, and professionals. These meetings help educate the community and reduce stigma around addiction recovery. Learn more →

Closed Meetings

Exclusively for individuals who identify as alcoholics or have a desire to stop drinking. Closed meetings provide a safe, intimate environment for sharing personal recovery challenges. Learn more →

Speaker Meetings

Feature one or more members sharing their complete story of alcoholism and recovery. Speaker meetings inspire hope and demonstrate that long-term sobriety is achievable. Learn more →

Discussion Meetings & Step Study

Interactive meetings focused on specific topics, the 12 Steps, or AA literature. These meetings provide deeper understanding of recovery principles and practical application.

Building Your Recovery Foundation in Novato

Regular attendance at AA meetings in Novato provides structure, accountability, and community support essential for maintaining sobriety. Many members find success by:

  • →Attending 90 meetings in 90 days - A common recommendation for newcomers to build a strong foundation
  • →Finding a home group - Regular attendance at one specific meeting creates deeper connections
  • →Getting a sponsor - One-on-one mentorship from someone with sustained sobriety
  • →Working the 12 Steps - Following AA's proven program of recovery
  • →Service work - Helping set up meetings, making coffee, or greeting newcomers strengthens recovery

AA Meeting Options in Novato

Local AA groups in Novato provide support for the unique challenges of maintaining sobriety in the area. Members often share experience with finding sober activities, navigating social situations, and building a recovery network in California.

45
Weekly Meetings
9
Meeting Locations
7
Days Per Week

With meetings throughout the week at various times and locations, you can find a meeting that fits your schedule whether you work traditional hours, night shifts, or have other commitments.

Start Your Recovery Journey Today

You don't have to face alcohol addiction alone. AA groups in Novato provide proven support, practical tools, and genuine fellowship from people who understand exactly what you're going through because they've been there themselves.

Recovery is possible, and it starts with a single meeting. Browse the complete list of Novato AA meetings above to find a group that meets your needs. Most AA meetings welcome walk-ins, and you typically don't need to call ahead or register.

The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking.

Additional Recovery Resources

While AA provides crucial peer support, comprehensive recovery may include:

  • • Professional addiction counseling and therapy
  • • Medical support for alcohol withdrawal (consult healthcare providers)
  • • Al-Anon meetings for family members affected by someone's drinking
  • • Additional recovery programs that complement AA's spiritual approach
  • • Sober living communities in the Novato 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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