Find AA Meetings in Essex, CT

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The AA Directory lists 11 AA meetings in Essex, CT across 6 locations and 7 days a week. Every group is free, confidential, and open to anyone with a desire to stop drinking. Use the schedule below to find local and online AA meetings in Essex by day, time, and format, with directions to each.

Across Essex, Sunday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and morning (5 AM–12 PM) sessions are the most common. About 64% of groups (7) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 6 venues in and around the city.

Common formats include Discussion, Speaker, and As Bill Sees It meetings. If nothing nearby fits your schedule, Hamden (26 mi) and New Haven (27 mi) also have listed meetings within driving range.

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AA Meetings in Essex, CT

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Good Morning Group
Thursdays7:00AM - 8:00AM
9 Pleasant St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA
9 Pleasant Street, Middletown, Connecticut
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Big Book StudyDiscussionStep StudyEnglish
Eye Opener Group
Thursdays7:00AM - 8:00AM
667 Main St, Willimantic, CT 06226, USA
667 Main Street, Willimantic, Connecticut
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Daily ReflectionsDiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Early Bird Group
Thursdays7:00AM - 8:00AM
102 Norman St, Manchester, CT 06040, USA
102 Norman Street, Manchester, Connecticut
Meeting Types & Format:
Living SoberOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Joy Of Living Group
Thursdays7:30AM - 8:30AM
11 Park St, Guilford, CT 06437, USA
11 Park Street, Guilford, Connecticut
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Just In Time Group
Thursdays9:00AM - 10:00AM
50 Old Stonington Rd, Stonington, CT 06378, USA
50 Old Stonington Road, Stonington, Connecticut
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionLiteratureOpenEnglish
Hour of Serenity Group
Thursdays10:00AM - 11:00AM
68 N Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
68 North Colony Road, Wallingford, Connecticut
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Pavilion of Hope
Thursdays10:00AM - 11:00AM
10 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
10 Cheshire Road, Wallingford, Connecticut
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionStep StudyTradition StudyEnglish

Meeting Times in Essex Near You

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Finding AA Meetings in Essex, CT

This directory lists 11 AA meetings across 6 locations in Essex, Connecticut, spanning a range of days, times, and formats so you can find one that fits your schedule.

Whether it's your first meeting or your hundredth, Essex's AA community makes room for everyone.

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Other Resources

AA is peer support. Some people also work with:

  • • Professional addiction counselors and therapists
  • • Medical providers (especially important for alcohol withdrawal, which can be dangerous without supervision)
  • • Al-Anon, for family members affected by someone else's drinking
  • • Other recovery programs alongside or instead of AA
  • • Sober living homes in the Essex area

Note: The AA Directory is an independent resource and is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. For official AA information, visit aa.org.

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AA Meetings in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, Connecticut

Essex is located in Lower Connecticut River Valley County, part of the broader Connecticut AA network. This directory covers AA meetings throughout Lower Connecticut River Valley County, with times, locations, formats, and accessibility details for each.

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Lower Connecticut River Valley County has a wide range of AA meetings: open and closed formats, speaker meetings, step studies, and groups for specific demographics. Morning, evening, and weekend slots are available throughout the county.

Recovery Support Resources in Lower Connecticut River Valley County

  • Meeting formats: 11+ AA meetings across Lower Connecticut River Valley County, covering open, closed, speaker, step study, and specialized groups
  • Locations: Meetings throughout Essex and surrounding communities in the county
  • Times: Morning, afternoon, evening, and late-night slots across the county schedule
  • Specialized groups: LGBTQ+ friendly meetings, women's meetings, men's meetings, young people, seniors, and multilingual options
  • Accessibility filters: Wheelchair access, sign language interpretation, and other accommodation needs

Meetings Beyond City Limits

Many people in Essex attend meetings in neighboring communities within Lower Connecticut River Valley County simply because a particular group suits them better. County-level intergroups and central offices also coordinate schedules, run 24-hour phone lines, and connect people with local AA resources.

More meetings nearby: Use the filters above to search by day, time, format, and type. You can also browse the Connecticut AA meetings directory to find groups in other cities throughout Lower Connecticut River Valley County and across the state.

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