Find AA Meetings in Stratford, Ontario

This directory lists 11 AA meetings in Stratford, 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 Stratford, 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 and Discussion meetings.

Updated October 6, 2026

Sourced from official AA intergroups

AA Meetings in Stratford, Ontario

Meeting Name	Day & Time	Location	Address	Types
SHIFTWORKERS GROUP	Saturday at 10:30AM - 11:30AM	Community of Christ	226 Forman Avenue, Stratford, ON	Closed English
Sunday Morning Sunshine Group	Sunday at 10:30AM - 11:30AM	Eileen Langley Centre	112 Frederick Street, Stratford, ON	Open English
SHIFT WORKER'S GROUP	Monday at 10:30AM - 11:30AM	Community of Christ	226 Forman Avenue, Stratford, ON	Closed English
First Step Group - C Open Speaker (OS) the last meeting of the month.	Monday at 7:00PM - 8:00PM	Community of Christ	226 Forman Avenue, Stratford, ON	Closed English
STRATFORD WOMEN'S GROUP	Monday at 7:00PM - 8:00PM	Avondale United Church	194 Avondale Avenue, Stratford, ON	Closed Discussion English
STRATFORD WOMEN'S GROUP	Tuesday at 8:00PM - 9:00PM	Avondale United Church	194 Avondale Avenue, Stratford, ON	Open English
SHIFT WORKER'S GROUP	Wednesday at 10:30AM - 11:30AM	Community of Christ	226 Forman Avenue, Stratford, ON	Closed English
11th Step Mediation Meeting	Wednesday at 7:00PM - 8:00PM	Community of Christ	226 Forman Avenue, Stratford, ON	11th Step Meditation Open Location Temporarily Closed +1 more
SHIFT WORKER'S GROUP	Thursday at 7:00PM - 8:00PM	Community of Christ	226 Forman Avenue, Stratford, ON	Closed English
SHIFT WORKER'S GROUP	Friday at 10:30AM - 11:30AM	Community of Christ	226 Forman Avenue, Stratford, ON	Closed English
Spotlight On Sobriety Open Discussion Meeting Format Access: Spotlight Church. (Behind Core Fuels)	Friday at 7:30PM - 8:30PM	Spotlight Church	58 Griffith Road West, Stratford, ON	Discussion English
Tavistock Big Book Study Closed meetings are for A.A. members only, and those who have a desire to stop drinking. Covid-19 Protocols: Mask, Hand Sanitizing, Contact Tracing, and Physical Distancing, are required.	Wednesday at 7:00PM - 8:00PM	Tavistock Mennonite Church.	131 Wettlaufer Street, Tavistock, ON	Big Book Study Closed Discussion +1 more
New Hamburg Group We are OPEN as of Feb 5/22. 7:30 pm.	Saturday at 7:30PM - 8:30PM	Trinity Lutheran Church	23 Church Street, New Hamburg, ON	Open Speaker Wheelchair Access +1 more
Mitchell New Dawn Group	Sunday at 7:00PM - 8:00PM	Knox Presbyterian Church	92 Saint Andrew Street, Mitchell, ON	Discussion English
Living Sober	Tuesday at 9:00AM - 10:00AM	Milverton Healing Rooms	11 Main Street North, Milverton, ON	Discussion Open English
Living Sober	Wednesday at 7:30PM - 8:30PM	Milverton Healing Rooms	11 Main Street North, Milverton, ON	Discussion Open English
Show Me How Group First Wednesday of every month will be a speaker meeting starting July 1/26.	Wednesday at 7:30PM - 8:30PM	Christ Church, Huntingford	595815 Oxford 59, Woodstock, ON	Closed Discussion English
Monday Night Big Book Closed meetings are for A.A. members or those that have a desire to stop drinking. Bring your Big Book, or one can be provided for you.	Monday at 7:00PM - 8:00PM	Grace Presbyterian Church	15 Vansittart Avenue, Woodstock, ON	Big Book Study Closed English
8:03 Sharp Group NEW time as of July 5/26.	Sunday at 7:30PM - 8:30PM	Dundas Street United Church	285 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON	Closed Discussion English
Recovery Unlimited Group Located in the Atrium. Open Speaker. Open meetings are open to the public.	Sunday at 10:30AM - 11:30AM	Indwell Apt (Old Harvey Woods)	18 Vansittart Avenue, Woodstock, ON	Open Speaker English
Tuesday Big Book Meeting	Tuesday at 7:00PM - 8:00PM	425 Dundas St, Woodstock, ON N4S 1B8, Canada	425 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON	Big Book Study Discussion English
Woodstock Unity Group Closed Discussion. Closed meetings are for A.A. members only, or those that have a drinking problem and have a desire to stop drinking.	Thursday at 10:00AM - 11:00AM	Church of the Epiphany	560 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON	Closed Discussion English
Freedom Through Sobriety Group	Saturday at 10:00AM - 11:00AM	Church of the Epiphany	560 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON	Closed Discussion English
Ladies - I can't but WE Can Closed Discussion. Closed meetings are for members of A.A, or those that have a desire to stop drinking.	Wednesday at 7:00PM - 8:00PM	Church of the Epiphany	560 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON	Closed Discussion English
Recovery 164	Thursday at 7:00PM - 8:00PM	Church of the Epiphany	560 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON	Big Book Study Closed Discussion +1 more

AA Meetings in Stratford, Ontario

SHIFTWORKERS GROUP

Saturdays10:30AM - 11:30AM

Community of Christ

226 Forman Avenue, Stratford, ON

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedEnglish

Sunday Morning Sunshine Group

Sundays10:30AM - 11:30AM

Eileen Langley Centre

112 Frederick Street, Stratford, ON

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenEnglish

SHIFT WORKER'S GROUP

Mondays10:30AM - 11:30AM

Community of Christ

226 Forman Avenue, Stratford, ON

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedEnglish

First Step Group - C

Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM

Community of Christ

226 Forman Avenue, Stratford, ON

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedEnglish

Meeting Notes:

Open Speaker (OS) the last meeting of the month.

STRATFORD WOMEN'S GROUP

Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM

Avondale United Church

194 Avondale Avenue, Stratford, ON

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedDiscussionEnglish

STRATFORD WOMEN'S GROUP

Tuesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM

Avondale United Church

194 Avondale Avenue, Stratford, ON

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenEnglish

SHIFT WORKER'S GROUP

Wednesdays10:30AM - 11:30AM

Community of Christ

226 Forman Avenue, Stratford, ON

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedEnglish

11th Step Mediation Meeting

Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM

Community of Christ

226 Forman Avenue, Stratford, ON

Meeting Types & Format:

11th Step MeditationOpenLocation Temporarily ClosedEnglish

SHIFT WORKER'S GROUP

Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM

Community of Christ

226 Forman Avenue, Stratford, ON

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedEnglish

SHIFT WORKER'S GROUP

Fridays10:30AM - 11:30AM

Community of Christ

226 Forman Avenue, Stratford, ON

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedEnglish

Spotlight On Sobriety

Fridays7:30PM - 8:30PM

Spotlight Church

58 Griffith Road West, Stratford, ON

Meeting Types & Format:

DiscussionEnglish

Meeting Notes:

Open Discussion Meeting Format

Access:

Spotlight Church. (Behind Core Fuels)

Tavistock Big Book Study

Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM

Tavistock Mennonite Church.

131 Wettlaufer Street, Tavistock, ON

Meeting Types & Format:

Big Book StudyClosedDiscussionEnglish

Meeting Notes:

Closed meetings are for A.A. members only, and those who have a desire to stop drinking. Covid-19 Protocols: Mask, Hand Sanitizing, Contact Tracing, and Physical Distancing, are required.

New Hamburg Group

Saturdays7:30PM - 8:30PM

Trinity Lutheran Church

23 Church Street, New Hamburg, ON

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish

Meeting Notes:

We are OPEN as of Feb 5/22. 7:30 pm.

Mitchell New Dawn Group

Sundays7:00PM - 8:00PM

Knox Presbyterian Church

92 Saint Andrew Street, Mitchell, ON

Meeting Types & Format:

DiscussionEnglish

Living Sober

Tuesdays9:00AM - 10:00AM

Milverton Healing Rooms

11 Main Street North, Milverton, ON

Meeting Types & Format:

DiscussionOpenEnglish

Living Sober

Wednesdays7:30PM - 8:30PM

Milverton Healing Rooms

11 Main Street North, Milverton, ON

Meeting Types & Format:

DiscussionOpenEnglish

Show Me How Group

Wednesdays7:30PM - 8:30PM

Christ Church, Huntingford

595815 Oxford 59, Woodstock, ON

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedDiscussionEnglish

Meeting Notes:

First Wednesday of every month will be a speaker meeting starting July 1/26.

Monday Night Big Book

Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM

Grace Presbyterian Church

15 Vansittart Avenue, Woodstock, ON

Meeting Types & Format:

Big Book StudyClosedEnglish

Meeting Notes:

Closed meetings are for A.A. members or those that have a desire to stop drinking. Bring your Big Book, or one can be provided for you.

8:03 Sharp Group

Sundays7:30PM - 8:30PM

Dundas Street United Church

285 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedDiscussionEnglish

Meeting Notes:

NEW time as of July 5/26.

Recovery Unlimited Group

Sundays10:30AM - 11:30AM

Indwell Apt (Old Harvey Woods)

18 Vansittart Avenue, Woodstock, ON

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenSpeakerEnglish

Meeting Notes:

Located in the Atrium. Open Speaker. Open meetings are open to the public.

Tuesday Big Book Meeting

Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM

425 Dundas St, Woodstock, ON N4S 1B8, Canada

425 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON

Meeting Types & Format:

Big Book StudyDiscussionEnglish

Woodstock Unity Group

Thursdays10:00AM - 11:00AM

Church of the Epiphany

560 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedDiscussionEnglish

Meeting Notes:

Closed Discussion. Closed meetings are for A.A. members only, or those that have a drinking problem and have a desire to stop drinking.

Freedom Through Sobriety Group

Saturdays10:00AM - 11:00AM

Church of the Epiphany

560 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedDiscussionEnglish

Ladies - I can't but WE Can

Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM

Church of the Epiphany

560 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedDiscussionEnglish

Meeting Notes:

Closed Discussion. Closed meetings are for members of A.A, or those that have a desire to stop drinking.

Recovery 164

Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM

Church of the Epiphany

560 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON

Meeting Types & Format:

Big Book StudyClosedDiscussionEnglish

About AA Meetings in Stratford

AA groups in Stratford, Ontario are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.

Meetings in Stratford 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. Stratford's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.

Understanding AA Meetings

Recovery Tools

Recovery Support in Stratford, Ontario Beyond Meetings

This directory lists 11 AA meetings in Stratford, 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?

Alcohol support options in Canada compared by what they are, medical supervision, and how they are paid for
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 September 13, 2026. 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.

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