Mondays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Trinity United Church
100 Main Street West, Grimsby, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Find AA Meetings in Grimsby, Ontario
This directory lists 5 AA meetings in Grimsby, 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 Grimsby, Sunday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. In-person groups meet across 3 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Discussion, Closed, and Men meetings.
Sourced from official AA intergroups
AA Meetings in Grimsby, Ontario
Sundays7:30PM - 8:30PM
West Lincoln Memorial Hospital
169 Main Street East, Grimsby, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Enter hospital on East side, turn left, go down hall and past the lobby. Group Room A - E1 05 (bottom of stairs leading up to 2nd floor).
Wednesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Trinity United Church
100 Main Street West, Grimsby, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionMenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Thursdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
St. Andrew's Parish Hall
7 Saint Andrews Avenue, Grimsby, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Fridays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Trinity United Church
100 Main Street West, Grimsby, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Open Speaker Meeting last Friday of each month
Tuesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
First Baptist Church
4264 Mountain Street, Beamsville, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM
St. John's Church
2878 Saint John's Drive, Jordan Station, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionMeditationOpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish
Sundays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Incarnatation of Our Blessed Lord Parish
400 Pottruff Road North, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyBig Book StudyClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Big Book and 12 & 12 Discussion Meeting
Sundays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Bethany Community Church
1388 Third Street Louth, Saint Catharines, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionSpanish
Tuesdays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Bethany Community Church
1388 Third Street Louth, Saint Catharines, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionSpanishLocation Temporarily Closed
Wednesdays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Bethany Community Church
1388 Third Street Louth, Saint Catharines, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionSpanishLocation Temporarily Closed
Saturdays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Bethany Community Church
1388 Third Street Louth, Saint Catharines, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionSpanishLocation Temporarily Closed
Mondays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Rymal Road Community Church
1967 Rymal Road East, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerEnglish
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
St. Paul's United Church
42 Tragina Avenue North, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish
Fridays7:00PM - 8:00PM
St. Paul's United Church
42 Tragina Avenue North, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish
Saturdays10:30AM - 12:00PM
Church of the Nativity
1831 King Street East, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWomenEnglish
Thursdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Church of the Nativity
1831 King Street East, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish
Saturdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Knox Presbyterian Church
2553 Binbrook Road, Binbrook, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerEnglish
Mondays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Dr John M Perkins Centre
1429 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerEnglish
Sundays8:30AM - 9:30AM
The Area Social Club
1243 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyDiscussionOpenEnglish
Mondays8:30AM - 9:30AM
The Area Social Club
1243 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyDiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Tuesdays8:30AM - 9:30AM
The Area Social Club
1243 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Wednesdays8:30AM - 9:30AM
The Area Social Club
1243 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyDiscussionOpenEnglish
Thursdays8:30AM - 9:30AM
The Area Social Club
1243 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Fridays8:30AM - 9:30AM
The Area Social Club
1243 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyDiscussionOpenEnglish
About AA Meetings in Grimsby
AA groups in Grimsby, Ontario are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Grimsby 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. Grimsby's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Grimsby, Ontario Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 5 AA meetings in Grimsby, Ontario at 3 venues. 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.