Thursdays7:30AM - 8:30AM
St. Elisabeth's Church
10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
Social Distancing and masks required
Find AA Meetings in Sidney, British Columbia
This directory lists 16 AA meetings in Sidney, 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 Sidney, Thursday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and morning (5 AM–12 PM) sessions are the most common. About 19% of groups (3) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 2 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Closed, Discussion, and Big Book meetings.
Sourced from official AA intergroups
AA Meetings in Sidney, British Columbia
Thursdays7:30AM - 8:30AM
St. Elisabeth's Church
10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
Wheelchair AccessEnglish
Thursdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St. Elisabeth's Church
10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Social Distancing and masks required
Thursdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Online
Sidney, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
This is a zoom meeting
Sundays9:30AM - 10:30AM
Online
Sidney, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
on line
Access:
This is a zoom meeting
Mondays7:30AM - 8:30AM
Online
Sidney, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
This is a zoom meeting
Mondays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St. Elisabeth's Church
10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Social Distancing and masks required
Tuesdays7:30AM - 8:30AM
St. Elisabeth's Church
10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Social Distancing and masks required
Tuesdays7:30AM - 8:30AM
St. Elisabeth's Church
10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
Wheelchair AccessEnglish
Tuesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St. Elisabeth's Church
10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Masks preferred. Max 25 people
Wednesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St. Elisabeth's Church
10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Social Distancing and masks required
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
St. Elisabeth's Church
10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyEnglish
Fridays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St. Elisabeth's Church
10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Social Distancing and masks required
Saturdays7:30AM - 8:30AM
St. Elisabeth's Church
10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Social Distancing and masks required Birthday meeting 1st Sat of each month
Saturdays7:30AM - 8:30AM
St. Elisabeth's Church
10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
Wheelchair AccessEnglish
Saturdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St. Elisabeth's Church
10030 Third Street, Sidney, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Social Distancing and masks required
Tuesdays7:15PM - 8:15PM
Resthaven 7th Day Adventist Church
9300 Willingdon Road, North Saanich, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenStep StudyWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Last meeting fo the month is Open for birthdays
Tuesdays7:15PM - 8:15PM
Resthaven 7th Day Adventist Church
9300 Willingdon Road, North Saanich, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenStep StudyWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Last meeting fo the month is Open for birthdays
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Holy Trinity Church
1319 Mills Road, North Saanich, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Sundays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Holy Trinity Church
1319 Mills Road, North Saanich, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Mondays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Online
1973 Cultra Avenue, Saanichton, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Fridays8:00PM - 9:00PM
St Mary's Church
1973 Cultra Avenue, Saanichton, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Wednesdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Saanich Baptist Church
7577 Wallace Drive, Saanichton, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
GrapevineWheelchair AccessEnglish
Tuesdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Sylvan United Church
985 Shawnigan Lake-Mill Bay Road, Mill Bay, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Mill Bay - Courage to Change meeting
Tuesdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Sylvan United Church
985 Shawnigan/Mill Bay Road, Mill Bay, BC
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Hosted by District 8
About AA Meetings in Sidney
AA groups in Sidney, British Columbia are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Sidney 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. Sidney's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Sidney, British Columbia Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 16 AA meetings in Sidney, British Columbia at 2 venues. 3 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?
| 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.