Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Malvern Presbyterian Church
1301 Neilson Road, Scarborough, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:
entrance through front door
Find AA Meetings in Scarborough, Ontario
This directory lists 23 AA meetings in Scarborough, 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 Scarborough, Sunday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 9% of groups (2) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 12 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Closed, Discussion, and Big Book meetings.
Sourced from official AA intergroups
AA Meetings in Scarborough, Ontario
Thursdays8:00PM - 9:30PM
Melville Presbyterian Church
70 Old Kingston Road, Scarborough, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
There is A Tradition meeting the first Thursday Of Every Month. We are In Person Only.
Sundays10:00AM - 11:00AM
Online
200 McIntosh Street, Scarborough, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedLocation Temporarily ClosedWomenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meeting ID: 842 4700 8652 Passcode: 54321
Access:
Side entrance. Meeting is downstairs.
Sundays10:30AM - 11:30AM
St. Pauls United Church
200 McIntosh Street, Scarborough, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
WomenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Side entrance. Meeting is downstairs.
Sundays10:30AM - 11:30AM
Heron Park Community Centre
292 Manse Road, Scarborough, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Closed, Topic Discussion
Access:
East of Morningside, South of Lawrence.
Sundays7:00PM - 8:00PM
The Salvation Army Scarborough Citadel Community Church
2021 Lawrence Avenue East, Scarborough, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedSpeakerWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:
OPEN speaker meeting on the LAST SUNDAY of each month. GSO Registered: Yes
Access:
Underground parking is accessible from Lawrence Ave. or Warden Ave. Follow driveway, down ramp to garage doors. Take elevator to Floor #2. Pedestrian entrance off street is available from Warden Ave. Walk towards elevator. Meeting upstairs on Floor #2.
Sundays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Christian Centre Building
2575 Midland Avenue, Scarborough, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Wheel chair access back door
Access:
Located in Christian Centre building north of Knox Church.
Sundays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Melville Presbyterian Church
70 Old Kingston Road, Scarborough, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
We have an open meeting Sunday nights at 8-9pm and a closed Step Meeting Thursday nights from 8-9:30pm. We offer a Tradition meeting the first Thursday of the month and a step 1,2,3 meeting simultaneously as needed.
Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Malvern Presbyterian Church
1301 Neilson Road, Scarborough, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
front door entrance
Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM
St. Jude's Anglican Church (Wexford)
10 Howarth Avenue, Scarborough, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
When in person, enter the building by using the main entrance off the parking lot. Turn left after entering and keep walking until you reach the main part of the church. This church is wheel chair accessible through the main entrance and ha...
Mondays8:00PM - 9:00PM
St. Pauls United Church
200 McIntosh Street, Scarborough, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Please note that as of Monday October 6, 2025 the ZOOM link will no longer be active. ***In-person only meeting.
Access:
Side entrance. Meeting is downstairs.
Tuesdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Christian Centre Building
2575 Midland Avenue, Scarborough, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Located in Christian Centre building north of Knox Church.
Tuesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
The Salvation Army Scarborough Citadel Community Church
2021 Lawrence Avenue East, Scarborough, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Tues.Jan.6th and onwards will be at Salvation Army Citadel Church, 2021 Lawrence Ave East. 2nd Floor.
Access:
Underground parking is accessible from Lawrence Ave. or Warden Ave. Follow driveway, down ramp to garage doors. Take elevator to Floor #2. Pedestrian entrance off street is available from Warden Ave. Walk towards elevator. Meeting upstairs on Floor #2.
Anniversary Group
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
St. Mark's Church
115 Orton Park Road, Scarborough, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
NewcomerOpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:
>wheelchair ramp Other accommodations provided: -children and babies welcome; -microphones during open speaker meetings; -preferred seating for people with mobility or pain issues -well behaved canines on leashes are welcome -scent free fac...
Access:
> ☐ None Other accommodations provided: -children and babies welcome; -microphones during open speaker meetings; -preferred seating for people with mobility or pain issues -canines on leashes are welcome -scent free facility
Wednesdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Good Shepherd Community Church
390 Bamburgh Circle, Scarborough, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Enter through the church front doors Wheelchair accessible **Hybrid Meeting Zoom Meeting ID: 709 867 6104 Passcode: 135729
Access:
Venue Notes: Wheelchair accessible Enter through front doors
Wednesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
St. Pauls United Church
200 McIntosh Street, Scarborough, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Side entrance. Meeting is downstairs.
Wednesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Fallingbrook Presbyterian Church
35 Wood Glen Road, Scarborough, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
This is a closed discussion meeting on each Wednesday of the month with the exception of the last Wednesday of each month when it will be an open speaker meeting. GSO Registered: Yes
Access:
Enter through rear side door at bottom of driveway. Parking in rear of church
Fridays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Guildwood Community Presbyterian Church
140 Guildwood Parkway, Scarborough, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
The Scarborough Group is now open for in person meetings. We are looking forward to face to face sharing!
Access:
Guildwood Parkway and Livingston Rd. Bus 116 Morningside, stops in front of church. Entrance off laneway.
Fridays8:30PM - 9:30PM
St. Jude's Anglican Church (Wexford)
10 Howarth Avenue, Scarborough, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
When in person, enter the building by using the main entrance off the parking lot. Turn left after entering and keep walking until you reach the main part of the church. This church is wheel chair accessible through the main entrance and ha...
Saturdays10:00AM - 11:00AM
The Salvation Army Scarborough Citadel Community Church
2021 Lawrence Avenue East, Scarborough, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Sat.Jan.3rd and onwards will be at Salvation Army Citadel Church, 2021 Lawrence Ave East. *2nd Floor.*
Access:
Underground parking is accessible from Lawrence Ave. or Warden Ave. Follow driveway, down ramp to garage doors. Take elevator to Floor #2. Pedestrian entrance off street is available from Warden Ave. Walk towards elevator. Meeting upstairs on Floor #2.
Saturdays10:30AM - 11:30AM
Online
776 Brimley Road, Scarborough, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedLocation Temporarily ClosedStep StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meeting ID:7098676104, PASSWORD: 135729
Saturdays10:30AM - 12:00PM
St. Mark's Church
115 Orton Park Road, Scarborough, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
The Anniversary Group invites you to choose from our two Saturday CLOSED, IN PERSON ONLY meetings, 1030-noon, (Big Book discussion or Step discussion). Coffee is now being served!
Access:
> ☐ None Other accommodations provided: -children and babies welcome; -microphones during open speaker meetings; -preferred seating for people with mobility or pain issues -canines on leashes are welcome -scent free facility
Saturdays7:30PM - 9:00PM
Melville Presbyterian Church
70 Old Kingston Road, Scarborough, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:
A Place of Hope Saturday night meeting is open for in person attendance. This is a service meeting put on by local area groups.
Mondays6:30PM - 7:30PM
Konko Church Of Toronto
398 Kennedy Road, Toronto, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Sundays9:30AM - 12:00PM
Harmony Hall
2 Gower Street, East York, ON
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Two meetings back to back.. First meeting at 9:30-10:30 is a Topic Discussion Second Meeting 11:00-12:00 is a Open Speaker
About AA Meetings in Scarborough
AA groups in Scarborough, Ontario are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Scarborough 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. Scarborough's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.
Understanding AA Meetings
Recovery Support in Scarborough, Ontario Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 23 AA meetings in Scarborough, Ontario at 12 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.