Saturdays8:30AM - 9:30AM
The Area Social Club
1243 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyDiscussionOpenEnglish
Find AA Meetings in Hamilton, Ontario
This directory lists 79 AA meetings in Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, Monday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 19% of groups (15) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 31 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Discussion, Closed, and Speaker meetings.
Sourced from official AA intergroups
AA Meetings in Hamilton, Ontario
Saturdays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Bethel Church
616 Dundas Street East, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
IMPORTANT: In Person meeting starting Saturday March 26th. Bethel Church 616 Dundas Street E, Waterdown ON, L0R 2H0 UPDATE: Sobriety Anniversaries will be celebrated on the 1st Saturday of every month.
Saturdays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Online
627 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
ONLINE Hosted through Zoom Meeting ID - 815 330 1065 Password - 255087 Call-in Number: 1 647 374 4685,,815 330 1065#
Access:
This is NOT an in person meeting, join through URL
Saturdays10:00AM - 11:00AM
Church of the Ascension
64 Forest Avenue, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Entrance from Forest Ave. or Charlton Ave back gate
Saturdays10:30AM - 12:00PM
Church of the Nativity
1831 King Street East, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWomenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
1831 King St. E., @ Barons Ave., Bus Route 5,41,52 Closed discussion meeting for women
Saturdays10:30AM - 11:30AM
The Area Social Club
1243 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Saturdays6:30PM - 7:30PM
The Area Social Club
1243 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Saturdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
627 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Online Hosted through Zoom Click the links below to access
Access:
This is NOT an in person meeting, join through URL
Saturdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
People's Church Cumberland
240 Cumberland Avenue, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Sundays8:30AM - 9:30AM
The Area Social Club
1243 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyDiscussionOpenEnglish
Sundays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Online
627 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
ONLINE Hosted through Zoom Meeting ID - 815 330 1065 Password - 255087 Call-in Number: 1 647 374 4685,,8153301065
Access:
This is NOT an in person meeting, join through URL
Sundays9:30AM - 10:30AM
431 Whitney Ave, Hamilton, ON L8S 2H6, Canada
431 Whitney Avenue, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWomenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Women Only Meeting
Triangle Action Group
Sundays10:00AM - 11:00AM
Crestmount Funeral Home
322 Fennell Avenue East, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Sundays10:30AM - 11:30AM
Bay Gardens Funeral Home
947 Rymal Road East, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Hybrid Zoom ID: 825 7925 8512 -In-person -Online
Access:
Enter through North Side, under the canopy
Sundays10:30AM - 11:30AM
The Area Social Club
1243 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Rising Phoenix Group
Sundays3:00PM - 4:00PM
The Area Social Club
1243 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Sundays6:30PM - 7:30PM
The Area Social Club
1243 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair 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
Rock Chapel
Sundays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Memorial Hall
317 Dundas Street East, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Rock Chapel District 21
Sundays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Westdale United Church
99 North Oval, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Open Discussion the last Sunday of the month
Sundays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Online
484 East 16th Street, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerEnglish
Meeting Notes:
HYBRID MEETING Simultaneously streaming on Zoom. Meeting ID - 478 089 785 Password - 569488 Call-in Number: 1 647 374 4685,,478 089 785#
Mondays8:30AM - 9:30AM
The Area Social Club
1243 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyDiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Mondays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Online
627 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
ONLINE Hosted through Zoom Meeting ID - 815 330 1065 Password - 255087 Call-in Number: 1 647 374 4685,,8153301065#
Access:
This is NOT an in person meeting, join through URL
Mondays10:00AM - 11:00AM
Online
Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyClosedDiscussionStep StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Online Zoom ID: 825 7925 8512
Access:
This is NOT an in person meeting, join through URL
Mondays10:30AM - 11:30AM
The Area Social Club
1243 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyDiscussionOpenEnglish
About AA Meetings in Hamilton
AA groups in Hamilton, Ontario are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Hamilton 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. Hamilton's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Hamilton, Ontario Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 79 AA meetings in Hamilton, Ontario at 31 venues. 15 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.