Find AA Meetings in Ilford, United Kingdom

This directory lists 5 AA meetings in Ilford, 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 Ilford, Monday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 60% of groups (3) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 2 venues in and around the city.

Sourced from official AA intergroups

AA Meetings in Ilford, United Kingdom

Hainault
Sundays7:30PM - 8:30PM
St Pauls Church Hall,
Arrowsmith Road, Chigwell
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

St Pauls Church Hall, Arrowsmith Rd,(off the Lowe Chigwell). IG7 4NZ ///ankle.manliness.repair

East Ham
Mondays7:30PM - 8:30PM
The Luke Rm, St Bartholomew's Church
Barking Road, London
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Access only via the side of the church. Via St. Bartholomews Rd park free after 6 30 pm Please note: For parking suggest using St John's West public car park, 22 St John's Rd, East Ham E6 1NN (2 min walk down Ron Leighton Way). ///over....

AA South Woodford
Mondays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Woodford Memorial Hall
209 High Road, London
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:

This is an open and friendly meeting that has been established for over 15 years. Newcomers are very welcome. There is a good mix of ages, genders and lengths of sobriety. Open every Monday of the year including Christmas day and bank holid...

Leytonstone
Mondays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Ground Floor, Leytonstone United Free Church,
55 Wallwood Road, London
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

OPEN meetings on request. ///late.album.globe

Leytonstone
Tuesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Ground Floor, Leytonstone United Free Church,
55 Wallwood Road, London
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyClosedWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:

12 Step & Traditions Meeting On The Ground Level With limited Spaces in Car Park ///swift.save.guitar

Leytonstone Whipps Cross
Wednesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Whipps Cross Hospital
Whipps Cross Road, London
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

The Boardroom, Junction 6, main Corrdor, Whipps Cross Hospital, Main Entrance.

Leytonstone Whipps Cross
Fridays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Whipps Cross Hospital
Whipps Cross Road, London
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

The Boardroom, Junction 6, main Corrdor, Whipps Cross Hospital, Main Entrance.

Stratford Lunch
Mondays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Methodist Centre,
Bryant Street, London
Meeting Types & Format:
Child-FriendlyOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Speaker meeting. Meeting established May 1996. ///half.paper.obey

Women In Recovery
Fridays1:00PM - 2:00PM
The Beckett Centre, St.Thomas of Canterbury,
High Road, Woodford Green
Meeting Types & Format:
Child-FriendlyClosedWheelchair AccessWomenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Women's meeting ///hops.light.lied

Buckhurst Hill
Tuesdays12:30PM - 1:30PM
Woollard Centre,
6 Roding View, Buckhurst Hill
Meeting Types & Format:
As Bill Sees ItOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

///almost.sorters.modest

About AA Meetings in Ilford

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

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

Recovery Support in Ilford, United Kingdom Beyond Meetings

This directory lists 5 AA meetings in Ilford, United Kingdom at 2 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?

If you would rather speak to somebody today than read further, these are free, confidential, and not run by this site:

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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