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Find AA meetings across Bulgaria. There are 3 meetings listed in 3 cities, open to residents and visitors alike. Click any city below to see meeting times, locations, and directions.
Bulgaria's AA fellowship runs Bulgarian-language meetings across Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, and the regional cities.
Join online AA meetings from across Europe - accessible from Bulgaria or anywhere in the world. Browse meetings throughout the week below.
Bulgaria has a limited number of online meetings, so we've added the closest online meetings from nearby countries (sorted by distance) to give you at least 25 options.
The meetings are every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 20:00 to 21:30pm. May 2022 - Meet...
Across Bulgaria, the 3 listed AA groups are concentrated in Sofia (1 meetings), Varna (1), and Veliko Tarnovo (1), with active groups in 3 cities in total. Sunday is the busiest day for meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common.
Meetings per day of the week across Bulgaria. Sunday has the most scheduled groups.
A.A.'s own literature does most of the heavy lifting between meetings in Bulgaria. These are the books most often spotted on a member's bookshelf, with a short note on what each one is for. Each card is tagged with its language.
The book Bill W. and Dr. Bob wrote first, in 1939. Most members pick up a copy in their first week or two and keep it close.
Look on AmazonBill W.'s longer essays on each Step and each Tradition. The usual companion read once the Big Book starts to feel familiar.
Look on AmazonA short, practical book about the day-to-day of staying sober. Often the one a sponsor suggests in the first month.
Look on AmazonOne short A.A. reading for each day of the year, with a thought to carry into it. Members often keep a copy on the kitchen counter.
Look on AmazonBrief passages from A.A.'s co-founder, arranged by topic. Some groups read one aloud at the top of every meeting.
Look on AmazonMembers' own short accounts of what "a Power greater than ourselves" came to mean to them. Helpful for anyone wary of the word God.
Look on AmazonThe same 12&12 essays in a larger typeface. Often the edition kept for reading aloud or for easier eyes.
Look on AmazonBrowse the wider shelf of A.A.-approved reading — Living Sober, Daily Reflections, the Grapevine collections, and more.
Look on AmazonAlcoholics Anonymous has groups across 3 cities in Bulgaria, with 3 meetings listed in this directory. Whether you are looking for a group near home or need a meeting while travelling, the listings below include times, addresses, and format details to help you find the right fit.
AA meetings in Bulgaria run in several formats. Here is a brief overview:
Open to the public. Family, friends, and anyone curious about A.A. are welcome to attend.
For people with a desire to stop drinking. What is shared stays in the room.
A member shares their story of "experience, strength, and hope." Often a good starting point for newcomers.
Groups that read and work through the 12 Steps together, applying the principles to everyday situations.
Sofia is Bulgaria's most active AA community with 1 meetings. Other cities with strong AA presence include Varna, Veliko Tarnovo.
Online AA meetings in Bulgaria follow the same format as in-person meetings: shared readings, personal shares, and open discussion. They are a practical option for people in rural areas, those with mobility constraints, or anyone whose schedule makes regular travel difficult.
Anyone can walk into an AA meeting in Bulgaria without prior registration. You are not expected to speak, and you only need to give your first name if you choose to. Many groups keep printed material on hand for people attending for the first time.
While many meetings in Bulgaria are conducted in the local language, major cities typically offer English-speaking meetings. Check the meeting details for language information or contact the local AA intergroup for guidance.
AA membership has one requirement: a desire to stop drinking. Bulgaria's meetings are open to anyone who meets it.