Saturdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
St. James Anglican Church
58 Peter Street North, Orillia, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Note: The first Saturday of the month is an Open Speaker Meeting.
Find AA Meetings in Orillia, Ontario
This directory lists 10 AA meetings in Orillia, 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 Orillia, Sunday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 20% of groups (2) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 5 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Closed, Discussion, and Big Book meetings.
Sourced from official AA intergroups
AA Meetings in Orillia, Ontario
Sundays10:00AM - 11:00AM
St. Joseph's House
24 Penetang Street, Orillia, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Current Covid Restrictions in effect.
Sundays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
58 Peter Street North, Orillia, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meeting I. D. 813 422 22550 NO PASSWORD REQUIRED
Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM
St. Athanasius Anglican Church
10 Westmount Drive North, Orillia, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedStep StudyWheelchair AccessWomenEnglish
Mondays7:30PM - 8:30PM
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
99 Peter Street North, Orillia, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Open Speaker Meeting Last Thursday of the Month with Social Time following the meeting.
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
99 Peter Street North, Orillia, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Last Tuesday of each month is an Open Speaker meeting.
Wednesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Seven South Street Treatment Centre - Orillia
7 South Street, Orillia, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedMenEnglish
Thursdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
99 Peter Street North, Orillia, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Masks Required at this time.
Thursdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
99 Peter Street North, Orillia, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Open Speaker Meeting with Social Time the Last Thursday of the Month
Fridays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
58 Peter Street North, Orillia, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meeting I.D. 813 422 22550 NO PASSWORD REQUIRED
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Rama United Church
5896 Rama Road, Longford Mills, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Severn Bridge Community Center
1035 Southwood Road, Severn Bridge, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Brechin United Church
3226 Ramara Road 47, Brechin, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerEnglish
Meeting Notes:
2 Vaccination & Masks
Wednesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Coldwater United Church
14 Harriet Street, Coldwater, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Local Covid Guidelines In Effect
Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM
St. Andrews Church
54 Bolsover Road, Kawartha Lakes, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Open person to person.
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
Saturdays11:30AM - 12:30PM
Grace United Church
350 Grove Street East, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWomenEnglish
Saturdays1:00PM - 2:00PM
Grace United Church
350 Grove Street East, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Tuesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Grace United Church
350 Grove Street East, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Fridays10:30AM - 11:30AM
Free Metodist Church
284 Cundles Rd E, Barrie, ON L4M 6L1, Canada, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair Access
Meeting Notes:
meeting LIVE
Saturdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Victoria Harbour Public Library
145 Albert Street, Victoria Harbour, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedEnglish
Mondays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Collier United Church
112 Collier Street, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Open Live again at the church
Fridays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Collier United Church
112 Collier Street, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionEnglish
Wednesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Collier United Church
112 Collier Street, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meeting Live!
Tuesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Collier United Church
112 Collier Street, Barrie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyEnglish
About AA Meetings in Orillia
AA groups in Orillia, Ontario are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Orillia 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. Orillia's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Orillia, Ontario Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 10 AA meetings in Orillia, Ontario at 5 venues. 2 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.