Saturdays10:00AM - 11:00AM
The Matrix Building
141 Woolwich Street, Guelph, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Enter through the ground floor glass door on the side of the building facing the river.
Find AA Meetings in Guelph, Ontario
This directory lists 33 AA meetings in Guelph, 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 Guelph, Monday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 9% of groups (3) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 16 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Discussion, Closed, and Speaker meetings.
Sourced from official AA intergroups
AA Meetings in Guelph, Ontario
Saturdays11:00AM - 12:00PM
Water Street Church
287 Water Street, Guelph, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Lower level of the parking lot when you come into the church
Saturdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
The Church of the Apostles – St. James @ St. Matthias
86 Glasgow Street North, Guelph, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Child-FriendlyOpenSpeakerEnglish
Meeting Notes:
No attendance restrictions.
Saturdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Hope House
10 Cork Street East, Guelph, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Location Temporarily ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
This meeting is no longer active.
Sundays10:00AM - 11:00AM
Homewood Health Centre
150 Delhi Street, Guelph, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedLocation Temporarily ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Business meeting in Mackinnon building basement.
Sundays10:30AM - 11:30AM
Orange Hall
375 Waterloo Avenue, Guelph, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
This meeting is child friendly.
Sundays12:00PM - 1:00PM
The Matrix Building
141 Woolwich Street, Guelph, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Enter through the ground floor glass door on the side of the building facing the river.
Sundays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Harcourt Memorial United Church
87 Dean Avenue, Guelph, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Child-FriendlyClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Access the meeting space through the gymnasium entrance at the rear of the church.
Mondays10:00AM - 11:00AM
Hope House
10 Cork Street East, Guelph, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Masks optional. Distancing.
Mondays12:00PM - 1:00PM
The Matrix Building
141 Woolwich Street, Guelph, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Enter through the ground floor glass door on the side of the building facing the river.
Mondays6:30PM - 7:30PM
All Saint's Lutheran Anglican Church
210 Silvercreek Parkway North, Guelph, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Last meeting of the month is open speaker and child friendly.
Access:
Use back entrance off the parking lot. Ring doorbell if necessary.
Mondays7:30PM - 8:30PM
First Baptist Church
255 Woolwich Street, Guelph, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Child-FriendlyDiscussionMeditationOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
11th Step Group
Access:
Use the front entrance. Please ring to enter.
Mondays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Sacred Heart Church
98 Alice Street, Guelph, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerEnglish
Mondays8:00PM - 9:30PM
All Saint's Lutheran Anglican Church
210 Silvercreek Parkway North, Guelph, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
Business Meeting 3rd Monday of the month.
Access:
Use back entrance off the parking lot. Ring doorbell if necessary.
Mondays9:00PM - 10:00PM
Online
Guelph, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyLiving SoberOpenSpanishStep Study
Meeting Notes:
Las reuniones abiertas están disponibles para cualquier persona interesada en el programa de recuperación del alcoholismo de Alcohólicos Anónimos. Los no alcohólicos pueden asistir a reuniones abiertas como observadores. Esta es una reun...
Tuesdays10:00AM - 11:00AM
Hope House
10 Cork Street East, Guelph, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Masks optional. Distancing.
Tuesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
The Matrix Building
141 Woolwich Street, Guelph, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Enter through the ground floor glass door on the side of the building facing the river.
Tuesdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
First Baptist Church
255 Woolwich Street, Guelph, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Steps and principles. Now meeting in the parlour. You can enter through the front door.
Access:
Use the front entrance. Please ring to enter.
Tuesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Trinity United Church
400 Stevenson Street North, Guelph, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Child-FriendlyClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Speaker meeting last Tuesday of the month. Wheelchair accessible.
Access:
Side Entrance Norfolk Room Door
Tuesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Online
Guelph, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Wednesdays10:00AM - 11:00AM
Hope House
10 Cork Street East, Guelph, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Masks optional. Distancing.
Wednesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
The Matrix Building
141 Woolwich Street, Guelph, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Enter through the ground floor glass door on the side of the building facing the river.
Wednesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
All Saint's Lutheran Anglican Church
210 Silvercreek Parkway North, Guelph, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Use back entrance off the parking lot. Ring doorbell if necessary.
Wednesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
St Mary’s Ukrainian Church
115 York Road, Guelph, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Enter at the back of the church.
Thursdays10:00AM - 11:00AM
Hope House
10 Cork Street East, Guelph, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Masks optional. Distancing.
About AA Meetings in Guelph
AA groups in Guelph, Ontario are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Guelph 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. Guelph's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Guelph, Ontario Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 33 AA meetings in Guelph, Ontario at 16 venues. 3 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.