Find AA Meetings in Brantford, Ontario
This directory lists 24 AA meetings in Brantford, 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 Brantford, Monday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 29% of groups (7) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 8 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Discussion, Closed, and Big Book meetings.
AA Meetings in Brantford, Ontario
In-Person Meetings and Online Zoom meetings at the same time Zoom will start at 9:45 a.m. to socialize before the meeting starts. Note: New Zoom ID August 16 2025
Pearl Group continues to host a Zoom meeting on Thursday.
Cainsville Community Centre 15 Ewart Ave, Brantford, ON - Open Speaker last Sunday of the Month. - Wheel Chair accessible.
Fridays - Daily Reflection / Topic; Sundays - Big Book study. Both Friday and Sunday are 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Open for In-person Effective September 5 we will be doing 5 meetings a week. Meetings are from 10 am to 11. Mondays- Big Book Tuesdays- Twelve and Twelve Wednesdays- Daily Reflections and As Bill Sees It Thursday’s- Living Sober Frida...
Online Only password newcomer Excellent opportunity for you to ask questions and ask information about what Alcoholics Anonymous can do for you
Online Only - Map for Geographic Center
NEW Location
This New Tuesday Freedom Group will be start September 6th, we will be doing 5 meetings a week. Meetings are from 10 am to 11. Mondays- Big Book Tuesdays- Twelve and Twelve Wednesdays- Daily Reflections and As Bill Sees It Thursday’s- Li...
Online Only password newcomer Excellent opportunity for you to ask questions and ask information about what Alcoholics Anonymous can do for you
Online Only - Map for Geographic Center
Men's discussion meeting. Outdoor meetings when the season and weather are favorable.
Outdoor meetings depending upon season and weather.
Open for In-person Effective September 5 we will be doing 5 meetings a week. Meetings are from 10 am to 11. Mondays- Big Book Tuesdays- Twelve and Twelve Wednesdays- Daily Reflections and As Bill Sees It Thursday’s- Living Sober Frida...
Online Only Meeting Now at 1:00 p.m. PASSWORD = newcomer Excellent opportunity for you to ask questions and ask information about what Alcoholics Anonymous can do for you
Online Only - Map for Geographic Center
Now open for In-person meetings Started Wednesday September 28th, 2022, new time at 7:30 p.m.
Open Discussion
NEW Location
Freedom Group started 5 meetings a week September 8th, 2022. From 10 am to 11. Mondays- Big Book Tuesdays- Twelve and Twelve Wednesdays- Daily Reflections and As Bill Sees It Thursday’s- Living Sober Fridays - Big Book
Online Only - Map for Geographic Center
Online Only PASSWORD = newcomer Excellent opportunity for you to ask questions and ask information about what Alcoholics Anonymous can do for you
Online Only - Map for Geographic Center
Now In-Person Only Living Sober, Twelve and Twelve Discussion
Open for In-person Effective September 5 we will be doing 5 meetings a week. Meetings are from 10 am to 11. Mondays- Big Book Tuesdays- Twelve and Twelve Wednesdays- Daily Reflections and As Bill Sees It Thursday’s- Living Sober Frida...
Online Only PASSWORD = newcomer Excellent opportunity for you to ask questions and ask information about what Alcoholics Anonymous can do for you
Online Only - Map for Geographic Center
12 and 12 Discussion
NEW Location
The Brantford Group, in-person meetings at Grace Anglican Church; Fridays will be Daily Reflection / Topic; Sundays will be Big Book study.
Note: Moccasin Discussion Group will not be open Tuesday, December 20th and Tuesday, December 27, as the community centre we hold our meetings in will be closed for holidays. Meetings will resume on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023. At this ti...
About AA Meetings in Brantford
AA groups in Brantford, Ontario are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Brantford 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. Brantford's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Brantford, Ontario Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 24 AA meetings in Brantford, Ontario at 8 venues. 7 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.