Saturdays10:00AM - 11:00AM
Club 14
236 John Street, Sault Sainte Marie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Downstairs
Find AA Meetings in Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario
This directory lists 26 AA meetings in Sault Sainte Marie, 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 Sault Sainte Marie, Tuesday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. In-person groups meet across 11 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Closed, Big Book, and Discussion meetings.
Sourced from official AA intergroups
AA Meetings in Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario
Saturdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Zion Lutheran Church
188 Upton Road, Sault Sainte Marie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerEnglish
Meeting Notes:
In basement-Access via Upton Rd
Sundays10:30AM - 11:30AM
Club 14
236 John Street, Sault Sainte Marie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Downstairs
Sundays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Zion Lutheran Church
189 Upton Road, Sault Sainte Marie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedStep StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:
In basement-Access via Upton Rd
Sundays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Club 14
236 John Street, Sault Sainte Marie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Downstairs
Mondays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St. Jerome Church
26 Carmel Road, Sault Sainte Marie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedStep StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Large Hall
Mondays7:30PM - 8:30PM
St. Luke's Cathedral
160 Brock Street, Sault Sainte Marie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Mondays7:30PM - 8:30PM
St. Gerard Majella Church
211 Pentagon Boulevard, Sault Sainte Marie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Mondays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Club 14
236 John Street, Sault Sainte Marie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Downstairs
Tuesdays10:00AM - 11:00AM
Club 14
236 John Street, Sault Sainte Marie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Downstairs
Tuesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St. Jerome Church
26 Carmel Road, Sault Sainte Marie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedStep StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Large Hall
Tuesdays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Club 14
236 John Street, Sault Sainte Marie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Downstairs
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Sault College
443 Northern Ave, Sault Sainte Marie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Building L Room 1120 Park off Willow Ave
Tuesdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
United Baptist Church
41 Malabar Drive, Sault Sainte Marie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Use back door please
Tuesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Club 14
236 John Street, Sault Sainte Marie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Downstairs
Wednesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St. Jerome Church
26 Carmel Road, Sault Sainte Marie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedStep StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Large Hall
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Heritage Place
631 Macdonald Avenue, Sault Sainte Marie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyClosedWomenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Side entrance, wheel chair accessible
Wednesdays8:00PM - 9:30PM
Our Lady of Good Council Church
114 Macdonald Avenue, Sault Sainte Marie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Thursdays10:00AM - 11:00AM
Club 14
236 John Street, Sault Sainte Marie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Downstairs
Thursdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St. Jerome Church
26 Carmel Road, Sault Sainte Marie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedStep StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Large Hall
Thursdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Salvation Army Citadel
670 John Street, Sault Sainte Marie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Thursdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Club 14
236 John Street, Sault Sainte Marie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWomenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
This is a women's only group
Access:
Downstairs
Thursdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Club 14
236 John Street, Sault Sainte Marie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Downstairs
Fridays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St. Jerome Church
26 Carmel Road, Sault Sainte Marie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedStep StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Large Hall
Fridays7:30PM - 8:30PM
St. Gregory’s Church
71 Estelle Street, Sault Sainte Marie, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedStep StudyEnglish
About AA Meetings in Sault Sainte Marie
AA groups in Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Sault Sainte Marie 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. Sault Sainte Marie's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 26 AA meetings in Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario at 11 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.