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Find AA Meetings in Chatham, Ontario
This directory lists 16 AA meetings in Chatham, 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 Chatham, Sunday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and morning (5 AM–12 PM) sessions are the most common. About 6% of groups (1) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 5 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Closed, Discussion, and 12 Steps & 12 Traditions meetings.
AA Meetings in Chatham, Ontario
next to St. Joseph's Church
Breakfast orders taken at 9:00 am Open Meeting at 10:00 am All are welcome. Open speaker the last Sunday of each month
Open Speaker Meetings are held the last Monday of the month
Zoom Meting
next to St. Joseph's Church
Open Speaker Meetings are held last Friday of the month
Open Speaker Meetings are held last Thursday of the month
Ridgetown and Area Adult Centre
Walpole Island
About AA Meetings in Chatham
AA groups in Chatham, Ontario are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Chatham 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. Chatham's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.