Sundays8:00AM - 9:00AM
Civitan Club House
Kawartha Lakes, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyDiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Hwy 35. at Somerville 7th Concession
Find AA Meetings in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario
This directory lists 10 AA meetings in Kawartha Lakes, 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 Kawartha Lakes, Sunday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. In-person groups meet across 7 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Discussion, Closed, and Big Book meetings.
Sourced from official AA intergroups
AA Meetings in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario
Sundays9:30AM - 10:30AM
Civitan Club House
Kawartha Lakes, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyDiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Hwy 35. at Somerville 7th Concession
Sundays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Jennings Creek Church
206 Angeline Street North, Kawartha Lakes, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Open person to person.
Mondays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St.Andrews Presbyterian Church
40 William Street North, Kawartha Lakes, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Entrance at side door on York Street
Access:
side door off York St.
Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM
St. Andrews Church
54 Bolsover Road, Kawartha Lakes, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Open person to person.
Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Pioneer Baptist Church
7553 Ontario 35, Kawartha Lakes, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
ENTER THROUGH THE FAR NORTH DOOR.
Access:
Enter through far North door.
Tuesdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Community Hall
1010 Eldon Road, Kawartha Lakes, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
This meeting is open face to face.
Tuesdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Fairview Baptist Church
130 Colborne Street West, Kawartha Lakes, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Open person to person.
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Civitan Club House
Kawartha Lakes, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Open person to person.
Access:
Hwy 35. at Somerville 7th Concession
Wednesdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
St.Andrews Presbyterian Church
40 William Street North, Kawartha Lakes, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
The meeting is open.
Access:
side door off York St.
Thursdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Fenelon Falls United Church
123 Colborne Street, Fenelon Falls, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Open person to person. Enter through Colbourne St. entrance only.
Tuesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St. Paul Anglican Church
19 Invergordon Avenue, Minden, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Open person to person. Covid restrictions are in place: Maximum 25 people, masks are required, no coffee or drinks allowed, sanitizing is available, Sign in required for Covid tracing.
Fridays7:30PM - 8:30PM
St. Paul Anglican Church
19 Invergordon Avenue, Minden, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Open person to person.
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Brechin United Church
3226 Ramara Road 47, Brechin, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerEnglish
Meeting Notes:
2 Vaccination & Masks
Thursdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Common Room
71 Melbourne Street East, Lindsay, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Common Room. If social distancing cannot be maintained (6 feet apart), then they Do ask that masks be worn. Hand sanitizer and wipes will be available and also masks for those who don't have one.
Saturdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Common Room
71 Melbourne Street East, Lindsay, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Common Room.
Mondays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Faith Christian Fellowship Church
59 Mary Street West, Lindsay, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Open person to person.
Fridays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Faith Christian Fellowship Church
59 Mary Street West, Lindsay, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Open person to person.
Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
Buckhorn, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionStep StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meeting ID: 306 147 595 Password: 101320 Step meeting 1st week of the month, 2nd week on is topic discussion
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
St. Paul's Anglican Church
383 Osborne Street, Beaverton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
FIRST MEETING OF EACH MONTH IS AN OPEN SPEAKER MEETING
Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Wesley United Church
2066 16 Line, Lakefield, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionStep StudyWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Step (1st week), Topic Discussion
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Rama United Church
5896 Rama Road, Longford Mills, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Saturdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Bridgenorth United Church
832 Charles Street, Bridgenorth, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyBig Book StudyClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Severn Bridge Community Center
1035 Southwood Road, Severn Bridge, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Lakefield United Church
47 Regent Street, Lakefield, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
About AA Meetings in Kawartha Lakes
AA groups in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Kawartha Lakes 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. Kawartha Lakes's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 10 AA meetings in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario at 7 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.