Saturdays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Our Lady of Mercy Church
155 Walton Street, Port Hope, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedDiscussionEnglish
Find AA Meetings in Port Hope, Ontario
This directory lists 5 AA meetings in Port Hope, 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 Port Hope, Monday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. In-person groups meet across 4 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Closed, Discussion, and Speaker meetings.
Sourced from official AA intergroups
AA Meetings in Port Hope, Ontario
Mondays8:00PM - 9:00PM
St. Mark's Church
51 King Street, Port Hope, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionStep StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Wheelchair Accessible Closed Step Discussion
Wednesdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
St Paul's Presbyterian Church
131 Walton Street, Port Hope, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Closed Discussion Entry through door at back of the Church
Access:
Entry is located through the door at back of the Church
Thursdays10:00AM - 11:00AM
St. Mark's Church
51 King Street, Port Hope, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
Wheelchair Accessible Closed Discussion
Fridays7:30PM - 8:30PM
St. John's Anglican Church Hall
33 Pine Street North, Port Hope, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Wheelchair Accessible Open Speaker
Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Northumberland Hills Hospital, 2F, Room 27
1000 Depalma Drive, Cobourg, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Wheelchair Accessible Open Discussion
Saturdays10:00AM - 11:00AM
Online
Cobourg, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWomenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
New Meeting ID and Password: Zoom ID: 818-0928-1196 Password: 002400
Saturdays10:00AM - 11:00AM
St. Andrew's Church
200 King Street West, Cobourg, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Saturdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
St. Andrew's Church
200 King Street West, Cobourg, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Closed Discussion
Tuesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
St. Andrew's Church
200 King Street West, Cobourg, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerEnglish
Thursdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
St. Michael's Parish
18 Havelock Street, Cobourg, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Wheelchair Accessible Closed Discussion
Tuesdays10:00AM - 11:00AM
St. Peter's Anglican Church
240 College Street, Cobourg, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Sundays7:30PM - 8:30PM
St. Peter's Anglican Church
240 College Street, Cobourg, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerEnglish
Wednesdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
St. Peter's Anglican Church
240 College Street, Cobourg, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Cobourg Group Big Book Discussion
Sundays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Brownsdale Community Centre
2226 Golf Course Road, Newcastle, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
BreakfastOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Breakfast is at 9 AM; the meeting is at 11 AM. Starting March 27th, 2022
Wednesdays6:30PM - 7:30PM
Online
2226 Golf Course Road, Newcastle, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionStep StudyWomenLocation Temporarily ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
This meeting is for women only. Zoom ID: 837 3325 8545 Password: 224466
Tuesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Brownsdale Community Centre
2226 Golf Course Road, Newcastle, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerEnglish
Saturdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Newcastle United Church Hall
84 Mill Street South, Newcastle, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Limited Access
Mondays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Salvation Army Bowmanville Community Church
75 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Fridays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Salvation Army Bowmanville Community Church
75 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerEnglish
Sundays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Memorial Park Club House
Liberty Street South, Bowmanville, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedDiscussionEnglish
Thursdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St John's Anglican Church, Bowmanville
11 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Wednesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
St John's Anglican Church, Bowmanville
11 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerEnglish
Sundays10:00AM - 11:00AM
Keeler Centre (Upper level mtg. room)
80 Division Street, Colborne, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Closed Discussion. No pets will be allowed entry. All Service Animals are permitted as long as they meet the guidelines of a Service Animal. We as group do not want to put the group in jeopardy of losing the venue.
Thursdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Keeler Centre (Upper level mtg. room)
80 Division Street, Colborne, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
No pets will be allowed entry. All Service Animals are permitted as long as they meet the guidelines of a Service Animal. We as group do not want to put the group in jeopardy of losing the venue.
About AA Meetings in Port Hope
AA groups in Port Hope, Ontario are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Port Hope 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. Port Hope's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Port Hope, Ontario Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 5 AA meetings in Port Hope, Ontario at 4 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.