Easy Does It
Saturdays10:30AM - 11:30AM
New Life Church
28 Tracey Lane, Collingwood, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyClosedEnglishWheelchair Access
Meeting Notes:
Suggestion: Bring your 12 & 12 Steps & Tradition book
Find AA Meetings in Collingwood, Ontario
This directory lists 7 AA meetings in Collingwood, 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 Collingwood, Monday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and afternoon (12–5 PM) sessions are the most common. About 14% of groups (1) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 6 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Discussion, Closed, and 12 Steps & 12 Traditions meetings.
Sourced from official AA intergroups
AA Meetings in Collingwood, Ontario
Sunday Night Big Book Study
Sundays7:30PM - 8:30PM
All Saints Anglican Church
32 Elgin Street, Collingwood, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Third Sunday of each month, open speaker
Brown Baggers Secular AA
Mondays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Online
Collingwood, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenSecularEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Zoom Only Meeting ID 975-201-9402 password BB3313 (by phone 394740)
Brown Baggers Secular AA
Mondays12:00PM - 1:00PM
First Baptist Church
160 Pine Street, Collingwood, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenSecularWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:
All are welcome
Easy Does It
Mondays8:00PM - 9:00PM
St Marys Church
63 Elgin Street, Collingwood, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
note new location, no longer in Nottawa
Thursdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Trinity United Church
140 Maple Street, Collingwood, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyClosedDiscussionSpeakerEnglish
Meeting Notes:
1st Thursday of the Month - Open Speaker Meeting 2nd Thursday of the Month - 12th Step of the month 3rd Thursday of the Month - 12th Tradition of the month 4th Thursday of the Month - Topic meeting
Access:
Enter off Beech St behind the church
Brown Baggers Secular AA
Fridays12:00PM - 1:00PM
First Baptist Church
160 Pine Street, Collingwood, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenSecularWheelchair AccessEnglish
Fridays5:30PM - 6:30PM
Craigleith Community Center
132 Lakeshore Road East, The Blue Mountains, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
20 Min speaker, followed by discussion
Thursdays10:30AM - 11:30AM
Online
14 Ramblewood Drive, Wasaga Beach, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWomenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
also Zoom Meeting ID: 624 853 6381 Pass code BillW2021
Wednesdays6:30PM - 7:30PM
Wasaga Beach
135 32nd Street North, Wasaga Beach, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish
Sundays9:30AM - 10:30AM
St. Patricks Parish Hall
215 Pine Street, Stayner, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meeting now live!!
Wednesdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
St. Patricks Parish Hall
215 Pine Street, Stayner, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meeting now live !!
Fridays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Prince of Peace Church
565 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Last Friday of the month Open Speaker Meeting
Wednesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Online
Wasaga Beach, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenSecularEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meeting Zoom Only Zoom ID: 975 201 9402 Password: BB3313 phone password 394740
Fridays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Online
Wasaga Beach, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenSecularEnglish
Meeting Notes:
On-Line ID: 975 201 9402 Password: BB3313 phone password 394740
Thursdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
United Church
380 Zoo Park Road, Wasaga Beach, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSecularEnglish
Tuesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
St George's Anglican Church
166 Russell Street East, Clarksburg, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Tuesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Creemore Anglican Church
22 Caroline Street West, Creemore, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
In-Person meeting
Thursdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
St. John's United Church
27 Yonge Street South, Elmvale, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDaily ReflectionsDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Mondays7:30PM - 8:30PM
St. John's United Church
27 Yonge Street South, Elmvale, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Wednesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Christ Church Anglican
34 Boucher Street East, Meaford, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Wednesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Gentle Shepherd Community Church
426176 Concession Road 8, Flesherton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyConcurrent with Al-AnonWheelchair AccessEnglish
Mondays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Protestant Chapel Building P-152
499 Dieppe Road, Borden, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Live Meeting Last Monday of the month, open speaker
Fridays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Protestant Chapel Building P-152
499 Dieppe Road, Borden, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Live Meeting
Fridays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Saint Ann Roman Catholic Church
28 Robert Street West, Penetanguishene, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerEnglish
About AA Meetings in Collingwood
AA groups in Collingwood, Ontario are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Collingwood 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. Collingwood's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Collingwood, Ontario Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 7 AA meetings in Collingwood, Ontario at 6 venues. One of them meets 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.