Find AA Meetings in Nanaimo, British Columbia

This directory lists 61 AA meetings in Nanaimo, British Columbia, 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 Nanaimo, Sunday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 20% of groups (12) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 22 venues in and around the city.

Common formats include Discussion, Closed, and Men meetings.

Sourced from official AA intergroups

AA Meetings in Nanaimo, British Columbia

Newcomers Meeting

The Way Out Group

Thursdays5:00PM - 6:00PM
Coastal Support Services - Parking at back of building
2135 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

This is a Big Book Discussion group that will be reading from the Plain Language Big Book and geared toward newcomers.

Access:

Parking and entrance at the back of the building. Pull in behind Nesvogs and it is two buildings over on the left. Look for the sign on the door.

Nanaimo Correctional Centre Meeting

Corrections Meeting

Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Nanaimo Correctional Centre
3945 Biggs Road, Nanaimo, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionMenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Meetings open to men and women. Pre-clearance is required. Paperwork to be filed out before hand in larger font and CAPITAL LETTERS. Forms can be found at the link below Please contact Harry S at 778-268-2356 or harry1978@shaw.ca or Joyc...

Nanaimo Correctional Centre Meeting

Corrections Meeting

Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Nanaimo Correctional Centre
3945 Biggs Road, Nanaimo, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionMenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Meetings open to men and women. Pre-clearance is required. Paperwork to be filed out before hand in larger font and CAPITAL LETTERS. Forms can be found at the link below Please contact Harry S at 778-268-2356 or harry1978@shaw.ca or Joyc...

We Do Recover (In-person)
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Nanaimo Alano Club
321 Wallace Street #206, Nanaimo, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenSpeakerEnglish
Meeting Notes:

The first 20 minutes is a speaker, followed by open sharing.

Pass It On
Sundays7:00AM - 8:00AM
Online
Nanaimo, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Meeting ID: 365 940 2175 Passcode: 02092000

The Promises Group

THE PROMISES

Sundays11:00AM - 12:00PM
Salvation Army Nanaimo
19 Nicol Street, Nanaimo, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair Access
Meeting Notes:

Ring front door buzzer for access. Parking available across the street at the mall.

Sunday Living Sober

Sunday Living Sober (in-person)

Sundays7:00PM - 8:00PM
St. Paul's Anglican Church
100 Chapel Street, Nanaimo, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Upstairs meeting room.

Nanaimo Correctional Centre Meeting

Corrections Meeting

Sundays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Nanaimo Correctional Centre
3945 Biggs Road, Nanaimo, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionMenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Meetings open to men and women. Pre-clearance is required. Paperwork to be filed out before hand in larger font and CAPITAL LETTERS. Forms can be found at the link below Please contact Harry S at 778-268-2356 or harry1978@shaw.ca or Joyc...

Nanaimo Correctional Centre Meeting

Corrections Meeting

Sundays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Nanaimo Correctional Centre
3945 Biggs Road, Nanaimo, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionMenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Meetings open to men and women. Pre-clearance is required. Paperwork to be filed out before hand in larger font and CAPITAL LETTERS. Forms can be found at the link below Please contact Harry S at 778-268-2356 or harry1978@shaw.ca or Joyc...

Pass It On (Hybrid / in-person)

Pass It On

Mondays7:00AM - 8:00AM
Online
321 Wallace Street #206, Nanaimo, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Hybrid meeting - both Zoom and in person meeting Meeting ID: 365 940 2175 Passcode: 02092000

Trudging The Broad Hwy (in-person) Meeting
Mondays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St. Andrews Presbyterian
4235 Departure Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

In compliance with the rental premise's direction, proof of vaccination must be shown prior to entry.

Access:

In the building on the right of the Church

About AA Meetings in Nanaimo

AA groups in Nanaimo, British Columbia are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.

Meetings in Nanaimo 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. Nanaimo's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.

Recovery Support in Nanaimo, British Columbia Beyond Meetings

This directory lists 61 AA meetings in Nanaimo, British Columbia at 22 venues. 12 of them meet online. 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 Canada?

Alcohol support options in Canada 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. Stopping suddenly after heavy daily drinking can cause withdrawal that is genuinely dangerous, which is why medically supervised detox 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 CCSA, 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 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:

Service details verified against CCSA 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 has no affiliation with the groups it lists.

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