Noon Group (Port Alberni
Thursdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Port Alberni Alano Club
3028 2nd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Find AA Meetings in Port Alberni, British Columbia
This directory lists 30 AA meetings in Port Alberni, 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 Port Alberni, Tuesday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and afternoon (12–5 PM) sessions are the most common. About 3% of groups (1) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 7 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Discussion, Closed, and Big Book meetings.
Sourced from official AA intergroups
AA Meetings in Port Alberni, British Columbia
North Port Nooner - Port Alberni
Thursdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Arrowsmith Baptist Church
4283 Glenside Road, Port Alberni, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Daily Subjects
Thursdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Port Alberni Alano Club
3028 2nd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Hosted by District 6
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Echo Fieldhouse
4200 Wood Avenue, Port Alberni, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessWomenEnglish
Thursdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Salvation Army Building
4835 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Noon Group (Port Alberni
Sundays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Port Alberni Alano Club
3028 2nd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Sundays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Port Alberni Alano Club
3028 2nd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Hosted by District 6
Alberni Valley Group
Sundays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Salvation Army Building
4835 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Noon Group (Port Alberni
Mondays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Port Alberni Alano Club
3028 2nd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
North Port Nooner - Port Alberni
Mondays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Arrowsmith Baptist Church
4283 Glenside Road, Port Alberni, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Daily Subjects
Mondays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Port Alberni Alano Club
3028 2nd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Hosted by District 6
Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Mental Health Building
4780 Roger Street, Port Alberni, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Noon Group (Port Alberni
Tuesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Port Alberni Alano Club
3028 2nd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
North Port Nooner - Port Alberni
Tuesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Arrowsmith Baptist Church
4283 Glenside Road, Port Alberni, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Daily Subjects
Tuesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Port Alberni Alano Club
3028 2nd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Hosted by District 6
Alberni Valley Group
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Salvation Army Building
4835 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedStep StudyEnglish
Tuesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Port Alberni Alano Club
3028 2nd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyEnglish
Noon Group (Port Alberni
Wednesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Port Alberni Alano Club
3028 2nd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
North Port Nooner - Port Alberni
Wednesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Arrowsmith Baptist Church
4283 Glenside Road, Port Alberni, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Daily Subjects
Wednesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Port Alberni Alano Club
3028 2nd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Hosted by District 6
Wednesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Salvation Army Building
4835 Argyle Street, Port Alberni, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Fridays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Shelter
3939 8 Avenue, Port Alberni, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
Meeting is at the shelter
Noon Group (Port Alberni
Fridays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Port Alberni Alano Club
3028 2nd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
North Port Nooner - Port Alberni
Fridays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Arrowsmith Baptist Church
4283 Glenside Road, Port Alberni, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Daily Subjects
Fridays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Port Alberni Alano Club
3028 2nd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Hosted by District 6
About AA Meetings in Port Alberni
AA groups in Port Alberni, British Columbia are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Port Alberni 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. Port Alberni's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Port Alberni, British Columbia Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 30 AA meetings in Port Alberni, British Columbia at 7 venues. One of them meets 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?
| Option | What it is | Medically supervised | How it is paid for |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA meetings | Free peer support groups, in person and online | No | Free, self supporting through member contributions |
| Detox | Short term medically supervised detox while alcohol leaves the body | Yes | Health service or paid, depending on the provider |
| Residential treatment | Inpatient or residential treatment, living on site for a set period | Yes | Health service, insurance, or self funded |
| Outpatient treatment | Outpatient and intensive outpatient programmes, structured sessions while living at home | Usually | Health service, insurance, or self funded |
| Sober living | Sober living homes and recovery residences, shared abstinent housing with house rules | No | Usually 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:
- Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction.
- Alcohol helplines in Canada are run province by province rather than nationally. CCSA maintains the current list.
- Emergency and crisis contacts if the situation is urgent right now.
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.