Find AA Meetings in Parksville, British Columbia

This directory lists 18 AA meetings in Parksville, 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 Parksville, Tuesday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 11% of groups (2) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 6 venues in and around the city.

Common formats include Discussion, Closed, and Big Book meetings.

Sourced from official AA intergroups

AA Meetings in Parksville, British Columbia

Step 11 Meditation (in-person)
Wednesdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Shelly Road Centre
186 Shelly Road, Parksville, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Join us for a Serenity Prayer guided meditation. Bring your Big Book.

BYOC (in-person)
Fridays10:00AM - 11:00AM
Shelly Road Centre
186 Shelly Road, Parksville, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

The last Friday of the month is an open meeting.

Beyond Belief (Agnostic Meeting)
Mondays4:30PM - 5:30PM
Nanaimo North Library
6250 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Beyond Belief is an agnostic and freethinkers meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. All are welcome. Please do not smoke anywhere on library property and attendees are asked to keep voices down outside the meeting room in the main lobby of the l...

Saints We Aint
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Trinity United Church - NOTE: Dec 24 Meeting will be at Alano Club
6011 Doumont Road, Nanaimo, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Nanaimo Correctional Centre 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...

About AA Meetings in Parksville

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

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

Recovery Support in Parksville, British Columbia Beyond Meetings

This directory lists 18 AA meetings in Parksville, British Columbia at 6 venues. 2 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?

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