Saturday Morning Mens Group
Saturdays10:00AM - 11:00AM
Trinity Anglican Church
24 Collier Street, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
In-Person Meeting - Big Book Study
Access:
Downstairs
Find AA Meetings in Barrie, Ontario
This directory lists 33 AA meetings in Barrie, Ontario, 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 Barrie, Saturday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 12% of groups (4) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 11 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Closed, Discussion, and Big Book meetings.
Sourced from official AA intergroups
AA Meetings in Barrie, Ontario
Saturdays11:30AM - 12:30PM
Grace United Church
350 Grove Street East, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWomenEnglish
Saturdays12:30PM - 2:30AM
Barrie Ontario
54 Saint Paul's Crescent, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerSpanish
Saturdays1:00PM - 2:00PM
Grace United Church
350 Grove Street East, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Keep It Simple
Saturdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Burton Avenue United Church
37 Burton Avenue, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Big Book Study LIVE meeting only
The Georgian Group
Saturdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Trinity Anglican Church
24 Collier Street, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meeting Live now!!
Access:
Downstairs
Sundays10:00AM - 11:00AM
Sheba Shrine Hall
142 John Street, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyOpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Effective April 1st - Meeting Change time to 10:00 am
Sundays1:00PM - 2:00PM
Collier United Church
112 Collier Street, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meeting Live! please bring your big book!!
Sunday Night Polish Group
Sundays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Holy Spirit Church
650 Essa Road, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglishPolish
Meeting Notes:
This meeting is a Polish speaking Meeting Niedziela Groupa Polska
Sundays6:30PM - 7:30PM
Trinity Anglican Church
24 Collier Street, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyBig Book StudyOpenSpeakerEnglish
Meeting Notes:
1st and 3rd weeks, Open Speaker 2nd week, Closed Big Book 4th week, Closed 12 and 12
Access:
Downstairs
Mondays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Collier United Church
112 Collier Street, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Open Live again at the church
Mondays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Trinity Anglican Church
24 Collier Street, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
open in person
Access:
Downstairs
Three Legacy
Mondays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Inniswood Baptist Church
460 Yonge Street, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meeting is now LIVE
Mondays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Online
Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
On-Line Meeting Passcode is: 304-415-490 Password is: 108531
Keep It Simple
Mondays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Burton Avenue United Church
37 Burton Avenue, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
LIVE meeting only
Tuesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Collier United Church
112 Collier Street, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyEnglish
Tuesdays7:00PM - 9:30PM
Barrie Ontario
54 Saint Paul's Crescent, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedDiscussionSpanish
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
Meeting ID: 624 853 6381 Pass code BillW2021 or Cloud HD Meeting https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=httpsus02web.zoom.usj6248536381pwdelNRM3BxdHgrWmRXek9jdEl2bytsdz09&data=0501bd0594ef795443ca099008daede4b11b84df9e7fe9f64...
Golden Anniversary
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
St. George's Church
9 Granville Street, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
New Meeting starts May 27th @ 7:00 pm
Tuesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Grace United Church
350 Grove Street East, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Wednesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Collier United Church
112 Collier Street, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meeting Live!
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Trinity Anglican Church
24 Collier Street, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
This meeting is opened back up!!!
Access:
Downstairs
Wednesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Online
Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
As Bill Sees ItClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
On-Line Meeting Passcode is: 304-415-490 Password is: 108531 Topic: As Bill Sees It
Fellowship Group
Wednesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Collier United Church
112 Collier Street, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Last Wednesday of the month, open speaker in person
Thursdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Collier United Church
112 Collier Street, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
12 and 12 meeting
About AA Meetings in Barrie
AA groups in Barrie, Ontario are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Barrie 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. Barrie's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Barrie, Ontario Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 33 AA meetings in Barrie, Ontario at 11 venues. 4 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.