Find AA Meetings in Croydon, United Kingdom

This directory lists 6 AA meetings in Croydon, United Kingdom, 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 Croydon, Monday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 50% of groups (3) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 5 venues in and around the city.

Common formats include Closed, Big Book, and Women meetings.

Sourced from official AA intergroups

AA Meetings in Croydon, United Kingdom

South Norwood Woodside
Fridays8:00PM - 9:00PM
St Lukes Church Hall,
Spring Lane, London
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

2000 - 2130. St Luke's Church Hall is near the Woodside tram stop. ID 441 113 2118 ///backed.fled.finds

South Norwood Wyspa (Polish speaking)
Fridays8:15PM - 9:15PM
6 Oliver Grove, London SE25 6EJ, UK
6 Oliver Grove, London
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenPolish
Meeting Notes:

Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism. Non alcoholics may attend open meetings as observers. Proof of attendance offered (CHIT). South Norwood Wysp

Streatham Common Meditation
Sundays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Immanuel and St Andrew Church
452 Streatham High Road, London
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

A short reading followed by 10 minutes silent meditation then open sharing. ///casual.square.cats

Penge
Saturdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Kenilworth Hall, Penge Congregational Church,
172 High Street, London
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

The meeting entrance is in Kenilworth Road ///state.firmly.strain

About AA Meetings in Croydon

AA groups have been active in Croydon, United Kingdom for decades. Meetings are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.

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

Recovery Support in Croydon, United Kingdom Beyond Meetings

This directory lists 6 AA meetings in Croydon, United Kingdom at 5 venues. 3 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 the United Kingdom?

Alcohol support options in the United Kingdom compared by what they are, medical supervision, and how they are paid for
OptionWhat it isMedically supervisedHow it is paid for
AA meetingsFree peer support groups, in person and onlineNoFree, self supporting through member contributions
DetoxShort term medically assisted withdrawal while alcohol leaves the bodyYesHealth service or paid, depending on the provider
Residential treatmentResidential rehab, living on site for a set periodYesHealth service, insurance, or self funded
Outpatient treatmentCommunity alcohol services, structured sessions while living at homeUsuallyHealth service, insurance, or self funded
Sober livingDry houses and abstinence-based supported housing, shared abstinent housing with house rulesNoUsually 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 assisted withdrawal 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 the NHS, not advice from this directory.

What is supported housing and who is it for?

Dry houses and abstinence-based supported housing 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?

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Service details verified against the NHS on . The AA Directory lists meetings. It does not run, recommend, rank, or take payment from any treatment provider, supported housing operator, or detox service, and has no affiliation with the groups it lists.

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