Saturdays10:30AM - 11:30AM
Georgian Shores United Church Owen Sound
997 4th Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Find AA Meetings in Owen Sound, Ontario
This directory lists 14 AA meetings in Owen Sound, 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 Owen Sound, Sunday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 21% of groups (3) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 7 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Discussion, Closed, and LGBTQ meetings.
Sourced from official AA intergroups
AA Meetings in Owen Sound, Ontario
Saturdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Central Westside United Church
310 10th Street West, Owen Sound, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Sundays11:00AM - 12:00PM
United Way Owen Sound
380 9th Street East, Owen Sound, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Maximum capacity of 15 people
Sundays3:45PM - 4:45PM
The Harmony Centre
890 4th Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionGayLGBTQWomenEnglish
Sundays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Central Westside United Church
310 10th Street West, Owen Sound, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
As Bill Sees ItClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Location: Central Westside United Church 310 10th St W, Owen Sound, ON N4K 3R5, Canada
Mondays9:30AM - 10:30AM
Georgian Shores United Church Owen Sound
997 4th Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDaily ReflectionsDiscussionEnglish
Mondays8:00PM - 9:00PM
First Baptist Church Owen Sound
990 4th Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Zoom ID: 89210069593 Password: 608689
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
901 3rd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
WomenLocation Temporarily ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Please call 519-376-4193 for Zoom password
Tuesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Brightshores Wellness and Recovery Centre
615 6th Street 'A' East, Owen Sound, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Wednesdays9:30AM - 10:30AM
Online
901 3rd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionLocation Temporarily ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Please call 519-376-4193 for meeting password
Wednesdays5:30PM - 6:30PM
The Harmony Centre
890 4th Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWomenEnglish
Wednesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
St Mary's Church
554 15th Street East, Owen Sound, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionGayLGBTQLesbianWheelchair AccessEnglish
Thursdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Georgian Shores United Church Owen Sound
997 4th Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Fridays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Online
990 4th Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
GayLGBTQLesbianOpenSpeakerEnglish
Meeting Notes:
log in - 89210069593 password -608689
Access:
Zoom ID: 89210069593 Password: 608689
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Hepworth Baptist Church
159 Queen Street West, Hepworth, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Listen to Joe and Charlie tapes and discuss.
Sundays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Anglican Church
Bruce County Road 17, Tara, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Wednesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Online
499 Bruce Street, Hepworth, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedLocation Temporarily ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
meeting password hepworth
Tuesdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
St Paul's Presbyterian Church
535 Gould Street, Wiarton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyDiscussionDual DiagnosisLGBTQOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
all welcome...
Saturdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Sauble Christian Fellowship Church
27 Southampton Parkway, Sauble Beach, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyClosedDiscussionEnglish
Wednesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Christ Church Anglican
34 Boucher Street East, Meaford, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Fridays5:00PM - 6:00PM
Elders Facility Saugeen First Nation
41 Mason Drive, Southampton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Last Friday of each month is an open speaker meeting.
Thursdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
St Andrews Presbyterian church
47 Albert Street North, Southampton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Wednesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
St Andrews Presbyterian church
47 Albert Street North, Southampton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Tuesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Southport Pentecostal Church
6 Carlisle Street, Southampton, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Thursdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Annesley United Church
82 Toronto Street South, Markdale, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionEnglish
About AA Meetings in Owen Sound
AA groups in Owen Sound, Ontario are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Owen Sound 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. Owen Sound's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Owen Sound, Ontario Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 14 AA meetings in Owen Sound, Ontario at 7 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.