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Find AA meetings across Nova Scotia. There are 168 meetings listed in 77 cities, open to residents and visitors alike. Click any city below to see meeting times, locations, and directions.
AA meetings in Nova Scotia follow the same 12-step program used by groups worldwide: regular meetings, mutual support, and complete anonymity. Whether you live in Nova Scotia or are visiting, the listings below show current meeting days, times, and locations, and many Canadian groups also offer online options you can join from anywhere.
Browse all online meetings available in Nova Scotia throughout the week.
Meeting ID: 781 5543 4596 Access code: 716523 AA Daily Reflections reading will anchor the discussion
Zoom Meeting ID: 936 657 566 Password: 765 717 +1 647 558 0588 Canada
Zoom ID: 691 808 5829 No password
Meeting ID# 845 7576 9426 No Password Required
Meeting ID: 162 463 507 Access code: 902209
Zoom ID: 691 808 5829 No password
Meeting ID: 646 368 284 Password 841895 1-587-328-1099,,646368284#
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Across Nova Scotia, the 168 listed AA groups are concentrated in Halifax (28 meetings), Dartmouth (12), and Truro (11), with active groups in 77 cities in total. Sunday is the busiest day for meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 33% of groups (56) offer an online or hybrid option.
Meetings per day of the week across Nova Scotia. Sunday has the most scheduled groups.
A.A.'s own literature does most of the heavy lifting between meetings in Nova Scotia. These are the books most often spotted on a member's bookshelf, with a short note on what each one is for. Each card is tagged with its language.
The book Bill W. and Dr. Bob wrote first, in 1939. Most members pick up a copy in their first week or two and keep it close.
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Bill W.'s longer essays on each Step and each Tradition. The usual companion read once the Big Book starts to feel familiar.
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A short, practical book about the day-to-day of staying sober. Often the one a sponsor suggests in the first month.
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One short A.A. reading for each day of the year, with a thought to carry into it. Members often keep a copy on the kitchen counter.
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Brief passages from A.A.'s co-founder, arranged by topic. Some groups read one aloud at the top of every meeting.
Look on AmazonMembers' own short accounts of what "a Power greater than ourselves" came to mean to them. Helpful for anyone wary of the word God.
Look on AmazonThe same 12&12 essays in a larger typeface. Often the edition kept for reading aloud or for easier eyes.
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Look on AmazonAlcoholics Anonymous has groups across 77 cities in Nova Scotia, with 168 meetings listed in this directory. Whether you are looking for a group near home or need a meeting while travelling, the listings below include times, addresses, and format details to help you find the right fit.
AA meetings in Nova Scotia run in several formats. Here is a brief overview:
Open to the public. Family, friends, and anyone curious about A.A. are welcome to attend.
For people with a desire to stop drinking. What is shared stays in the room.
A member shares their story of "experience, strength, and hope." Often a good starting point for newcomers.
Groups that read and work through the 12 Steps together, applying the principles to everyday situations.
Halifax is Nova Scotia's most active AA community with 28 meetings. Other cities with an AA presence include Dartmouth, Truro, Antigonish.
Online AA meetings in Nova Scotia follow the same format as in-person meetings: shared readings, personal shares, and open discussion. They are a practical option for people in rural areas, those with mobility constraints, or anyone whose schedule makes regular travel difficult.
Anyone can walk into an AA meeting in Nova Scotia without prior registration. You are not expected to speak, and you only need to give your first name if you choose to. Many groups keep printed material on hand for people attending for the first time.
While many meetings in Nova Scotia are conducted in the local language, major cities typically offer English-speaking meetings. Check the meeting details for language information or contact the local AA intergroup for guidance.
AA membership has one requirement: a desire to stop drinking. Nova Scotia's meetings are open to anyone who meets it.
This directory lists 168 AA meetings in Nova Scotia across 77 cities. AA is not treatment and does not provide detox, medical care, or housing. Those are separate services, and knowing which is which matters.
| 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 |
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.
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.
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Yes. 30% of the weekly AA schedule in Nova Scotia is open meetings, which anyone may attend, including family and friends who want to understand what someone they love is going through.
Al-Anon is a separate fellowship for people affected by someone else's drinking, and Alateen is its program for teenagers. Both are free and list their own meetings, in person and online, at al-anon.org. This directory lists AA meetings only.
AA is not treatment. For detox, treatment and sober living, see what other alcohol support there is besides AA.
Use the city listings on this page to find AA meetings across Nova Scotia. Click on any city to see available meetings with times, locations, and directions. There are currently 168 meetings in 77 cities.
Major cities in Nova Scotia often have English-speaking AA meetings for international visitors and expats. Check the meeting details for language information, and look for meetings marked as "English" or "Bilingual."
Yes. AA meetings in Nova Scotia are open to visitors from anywhere. No registration is needed: arrive a few minutes before the start and introduce yourself if you wish. The format and program are consistent across AA groups worldwide.
Yes, online AA meetings are available in Nova Scotia. These virtual meetings allow you to participate from anywhere. Look for meetings marked as "Online" or "Hybrid" in the listings.
Nova Scotia offers various meeting types including Open meetings (anyone can attend), Closed meetings (for those with a desire to stop drinking), Speaker meetings, Step Study groups, and more. Each meeting listing shows its specific format.