Saturdays11:00AM - 12:00PM
Good Neighbours Club
21 Palmer Street, Truro, NS
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Find AA Meetings in Truro, Nova Scotia
This directory lists 13 AA meetings in Truro, Nova Scotia, 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 Truro, Monday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 15% of groups (2) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 7 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Closed, Discussion, and Speaker meetings.
Sourced from official AA intergroups
AA Meetings in Truro, Nova Scotia
Saturdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Good Neighbours Club
21 Palmer Street, Truro, NS
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Sundays10:30AM - 11:30AM
Lions Club Building
1100 Prince Street, Truro, NS
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Group Contact: Laura C - 902-957-3454
Sundays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Groundswell Church
759 Prince Street, Truro, NS
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Douglas Street Recreation Centre
40 Douglas Street, Truro, NS
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
Truro, NS
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyDiscussionSpeakerEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meeting ID: 852 2243 2520 Meeting Passcode: 642795
Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM
St. Andrews United Church
55 King Street, Truro, NS
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Women's Closed Discussion Meeting
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Millbrook Seniors Centre
841 Willow Street, Truro, NS
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedDiscussionEnglish
Tuesdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Douglas Street Recreation Centre
40 Douglas Street, Truro, NS
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerEnglish
Wednesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Douglas Street Recreation Centre
40 Douglas Street, Truro, NS
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyEnglish
Wednesdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Good Neighbours Club
21 Palmer Street, Truro, NS
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Thursdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Groundswell Church
759 Prince Street, Truro, NS
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedEnglish
Fridays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
55 King Street, Truro, NS
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionLocation Temporarily ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meeting ID: 852 2243 2520 Meeting Passcode: 642795
Fridays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Brookfield Fire Hall
110 Nova Scotia 289, Brookfield, NS
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:
*NOTE: This is an open meeting with the exception of the LAST Friday of every month when it is a closed meeting. Closed meetings are for individuals who identify as alcoholics or have a desire to stop drinking.
Sundays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Shubenacadie Hall and Grounds
2842 Nova Scotia 2, Shubenacadie, NS
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Eagle Nest Recovery House
44 Eagle Nest Avenue, Shubenacadie, NS
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Contact Richard McL. at (902)305-5352 to see if meeting will be going ahead. The meetings only happen if there are clients staying in the facility.
Tuesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Sharon United Church
15 Church Street, Tatamagouche, NS
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Fridays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Sharon United Church
15 Church Street, Tatamagouche, NS
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerEnglish
Sundays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Wentworth Learning Centre , Wentworth, NS
13371 Nova Scotia Trunk 4, Wentworth, NS
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Wednesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
St Andrews Presbyerian Church Hall
2011 Church Street, Westville, NS
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerEnglish
Saturdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
St Andrews Presbyerian Church Hall
2011 Church Street, Westville, NS
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerEnglish
Fridays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Enfield
162 Old Enfield Road, Enfield, NS
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Last Friday of every month the meeting is Open to everyone
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Sister Catherine Steel Centre
12 Saint Bernard Street, Stellarton, NS
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Mondays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Sister Catherine Steel Centre
12 Saint Bernard Street, Stellarton, NS
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedDiscussionEnglish
Fridays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Sister Catherine Steel Centre
12 Saint Bernard Street, Stellarton, NS
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish
About AA Meetings in Truro
AA groups in Truro, Nova Scotia are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Truro 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. Truro's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Truro, Nova Scotia Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 13 AA meetings in Truro, Nova Scotia at 7 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?
| 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.