Find AA Meetings in Vancouver, British Columbia
This directory lists 255 AA meetings in Vancouver, 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 Vancouver, Monday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 44% of groups (111) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 58 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Discussion, Big Book, and Closed meetings.
AA Meetings in Vancouver, British Columbia
This is a 7 day a week mtg.
ALANO CLUB OF VANCOUVER MEETINGS
This location is NOT currently mobility aid accessible.
THE NOONER - lgbtq
This location is NOT currently mobility aid accessible.
Entrance on Sophia at 12th Ave. This location is NOT currently mobility aid accessible.
No Meeting on Stat. holidays.
AVALON WOMEN'S CENTRE VANCOUVER
2025-02-01 This is a temporary location.
ALANO CLUB OF VANCOUVER MEETINGS
This location is NOT currently mobility aid accessible.
Multi-media room on 2nd Floor. No meeting on stat holidays.
Meet online Mon. - Fri., in-person Saturdays.
ALANO CLUB OF VANCOUVER MEETINGS
This location is NOT currently mobility aid accessible.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
This group holds 2 meetings weekly.
This location is NOT currently mobility aid accessible.
GVIS
🛠 CPC/ PI Subcommittee Monthly Service Meeting ⚠️ Please note: This is a Subcommittee Service Meeting, not a Recovery Meeting. 📅 When: The 4th Thursday of every month. 🌐 More Info: Visit the CPC Subcommittee page on www.vancouveraa.ca un...
There is parking underground at Tyne St., ring buzzer, DO NOT HONK, for access. There is NO WC (Wheelchair accessible) accessible bathroom.
As per the group conscience video must be on to enter.
North east side of 45th and Yew.
16th Ave entrance. Fireside Room. No WC (Wheelchair accessible) Accessible WR.
On the 3rd floor, East side of building.
This location is NOT currently mobility aid accessible.
About AA Meetings in Vancouver
AA groups in Vancouver, British Columbia are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Vancouver 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. Vancouver's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Vancouver, British Columbia Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 255 AA meetings in Vancouver, British Columbia at 58 venues. 111 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.