Saturdays9:30AM - 10:30AM
St. Paul's Anglican Church
137 Queen Street, Kingston, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyDiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
In Basement room.
Access:
Queen St Entrance in parking lot.
Find AA Meetings in Kingston, Ontario
This directory lists 35 AA meetings in Kingston, 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 Kingston, Monday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 29% of groups (10) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 14 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Discussion, Closed, and Big Book meetings.
Sourced from official AA intergroups
AA Meetings in Kingston, Ontario
Saturdays10:30AM - 12:00PM
Online
1185 Sunnyside Road, Kingston, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Sydenham Rd. at Sunnyside
Saturdays5:15PM - 6:15PM
St. James Anglican Church
10 Union Street, Kingston, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Saturdays6:30PM - 7:30PM
Detox Centre
240 Brock Street, Kingston, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerEnglish
Saturdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
St. Paul's Anglican Church
137 Queen Street, Kingston, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Queen St Entrance in parking lot.
Sundays10:30AM - 11:30AM
The Spire (Sydenham St. United Church)
82 Sydenham Street, Kingston, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDaily ReflectionsDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Please enter and exit the meeting through the Williams St entrance only.
Access:
Use William Street Entrance
Sundays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Crossroads United Church
690 Sir John A. Macdonald Boulevard, Kingston, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Sundays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
Kingston, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionStep StudyWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
837 6033 1584
Mondays9:30AM - 10:30AM
St. Paul's Anglican Church
137 Queen Street, Kingston, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
In the basement room.
Access:
Queen St Entrance in parking lot.
Mondays5:15PM - 6:15PM
St. James Anglican Church
10 Union Street, Kingston, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Back on in person!
Mondays6:30PM - 7:30PM
Detox Centre
240 Brock Street, Kingston, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerLocation Temporarily ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
** CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE **
Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
4080 Bath Road, Kingston, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionFragrance FreeOpenSecularWheelchair AccessLocation Temporarily ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Please enter at the back of the church
Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Bayridge Alliance Church
825 Gardiners Road, Kingston, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyClosedStep StudyWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Just South of Cataraqui Centre on the West side of Gardiners
Mondays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Online
Kingston, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
3674424704 Password: 112233
Mondays7:30PM - 8:30PM
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
263 Victoria Street, Kingston, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Corner of Victoria and Earl, Parking in the back or on the street
Tuesdays9:30AM - 10:30AM
St. Paul's Anglican Church
137 Queen Street, Kingston, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyDiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
In Basement Room.
Access:
Queen St Entrance in parking lot.
Tuesdays6:30PM - 7:30PM
Online
Kingston, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyDiscussionOpenWomenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meeting ID: 865 0038 7249 Passcode: MYTIME
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Chalmers United Church
211 Barrie Street, Kingston, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Main entrance is off Clergy Street. Earl Street entrance is wheelchair accessible if needed.
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
The Spire (Sydenham St. United Church)
82 Sydenham Street, Kingston, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
No Pets Masks Optional
Access:
Use William Street Entrance
Wednesdays9:30AM - 10:30AM
St. Paul's Anglican Church
137 Queen Street, Kingston, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Big Book Reading in the basement room.
Access:
Queen St Entrance in parking lot.
Wednesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St. Paul's Anglican Church
137 Queen Street, Kingston, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionStep StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Step Discussion, Service Meeting
Access:
Queen St Entrance in parking lot.
Wednesdays6:30PM - 7:30PM
Crossroads United Church
690 Sir John A. Macdonald Boulevard, Kingston, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWomenEnglish
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Bethel Church
314 Johnson Street, Kingston, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDaily ReflectionsDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
Kingston, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenSecularEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meeting ID: 884 9617 0724 PW: 371661
Wednesdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Edith Rankin United Church
4080 Bath Road, Kingston, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Masks required.
Access:
Please enter at the back of the church
About AA Meetings in Kingston
AA groups in Kingston, Ontario are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Kingston 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. Kingston's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Kingston, Ontario Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 35 AA meetings in Kingston, Ontario at 14 venues. 10 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.