Saturdays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Online
Penetanguishene, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedMenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Zoom Meeting ID: 327 424 1627 PW: 1234
Find AA Meetings in Penetanguishene, Ontario
This directory lists 5 AA meetings in Penetanguishene, 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 Penetanguishene, Sunday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and morning (5 AM–12 PM) sessions are the most common. About 40% of groups (2) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 4 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Closed, Discussion, and Daily Reflections meetings.
Sourced from official AA intergroups
AA Meetings in Penetanguishene, Ontario
Sundays8:30AM - 9:30AM
Bob Sullivan Park
32 Beck Boulevard, Penetanguishene, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
We are at it again!! Come join us for a unique meeting on the shores of the Bay, every Sunday morning effective May 17th 8:30-9:30 through to Thanksgiving, we will see you at the gazebo, parking available on street directly adjacent.
Mondays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Covenant Christian Community Church
95 Robert St E, Penetanguishene, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglishWheelchair Access
Meeting Notes:
Rear Entrance
Tuesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Online
Penetanguishene, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Zoom ID: 327 424 1627 Password: 1234
Fridays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Saint Ann Roman Catholic Church
28 Robert Street West, Penetanguishene, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Enter through east side door
Sundays10:30AM - 11:30AM
Royal Canadian Legion
196 Queen Street, Midland, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Proof of Vaccination, Masking, and Social Distancing in Effect
Wednesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Royal Canadian Legion
196 Queen Street, Midland, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
This meeting is an Open Topic Discussion
Thursdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Online
589 Hugel Avenue, Midland, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedLocation Temporarily ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Zoom I D 327 424 1627 Passcode 1234
Thursdays6:30PM - 7:30PM
Knox Church
248 Midland Avenue, Midland, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedDiscussionWomenEnglish
Wednesdays10:30AM - 11:30AM
St. Mark's Anglican Church
303 Third Street, Midland, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionFragrance FreeStep StudyEnglish
Fridays6:30PM - 7:30PM
Online
303 Third Street, Midland, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedDiscussionLocation Temporarily ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meeting ID: 83619198077 Meeting Password: 510702
Thursdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
St. Mark's Anglican Church
303 Third Street, Midland, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Speaker meeting on the last Thursday of the month.
Sundays8:00PM - 9:00PM
St. Mark's Anglican Church
303 Third Street, Midland, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedStep StudyWheelchair AccessEnglish
Saturdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Victoria Harbour Public Library
145 Albert Street, Victoria Harbour, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedEnglish
Thursdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
St. John's United Church
27 Yonge Street South, Elmvale, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDaily ReflectionsDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Mondays7:30PM - 8:30PM
St. John's United Church
27 Yonge Street South, Elmvale, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Wednesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Coldwater United Church
14 Harriet Street, Coldwater, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Local Covid Guidelines In Effect
Thursdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
United Church
380 Zoo Park Road, Wasaga Beach, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSecularEnglish
Wednesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Online
Wasaga Beach, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenSecularEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meeting Zoom Only Zoom ID: 975 201 9402 Password: BB3313 phone password 394740
Fridays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Online
Wasaga Beach, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenSecularEnglish
Meeting Notes:
On-Line ID: 975 201 9402 Password: BB3313 phone password 394740
Fridays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Prince of Peace Church
565 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Last Friday of the month Open Speaker Meeting
Wednesdays6:30PM - 7:30PM
Wasaga Beach
135 32nd Street North, Wasaga Beach, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish
Thursdays10:30AM - 11:30AM
Online
14 Ramblewood Drive, Wasaga Beach, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWomenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
also Zoom Meeting ID: 624 853 6381 Pass code BillW2021
Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Bala United Church
3115 Muskoka District Road 169, Bala, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyDiscussionOpenEnglish
Mondays8:00PM - 9:00PM
St Marys Church
63 Elgin Street, Collingwood, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
About AA Meetings in Penetanguishene
AA groups in Penetanguishene, Ontario are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Penetanguishene 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. Penetanguishene's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Penetanguishene, Ontario Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 5 AA meetings in Penetanguishene, Ontario at 4 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.