Find AA Meetings in Effingham, IL

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The AA Directory lists 9 AA meetings in Effingham, IL across 7 locations and 5 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 Effingham by day, time, and format, with directions to each.

Across Effingham, Tuesday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. In-person groups meet across 7 venues in and around the city.

Common formats include Closed, 12 Steps & 12 Traditions, and Big Book meetings. If nothing nearby fits your schedule, Charleston (32 mi) and Taylorville (48 mi) also have listed meetings within driving range.

AA Meetings in Effingham, IL

Al-Anon
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Centenary Methodist Church
203 East Grove Avenue, Effingham, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
SUNLIGHT GROUP
Saturdays7:00AM - 8:00AM
1ST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
204 West Prairie Avenue, Decatur, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

BREAKFAST SPKR MTG 3RD SAT.

Attitude of Gratitude
Saturdays10:00AM - 11:00AM
New Life Apostolic Church
2055 Harrison Avenue, Charleston, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedStep StudyTradition StudyWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:

2nd Saturday: Open meeting with speaker

CRC
Saturdays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Continuing Recovery Center
202 Central Street, Irving, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenStep StudyEnglish
Olney
Saturdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Odd Fellows clubhouse
311 South Whittle Avenue, Olney, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
Saturdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
1ST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
116 East Franklin Street, Taylorville, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:

OPEN SPEAKER MEETING & POTLUCK 4TH SATURDAY.

CRC
Sundays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Continuing Recovery Center
202 Central Street, Irving, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenDiscussionEnglish

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Finding AA Meetings in Effingham, IL

This directory lists 9 AA meetings across 7 locations in Effingham, Illinois, 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, Effingham'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 Effingham area

For official AA information, visit aa.org.

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AA Meetings in Effingham County, Illinois

Effingham is located in Effingham County, part of the broader Illinois AA network. This directory covers AA meetings throughout Effingham County, with times, locations, formats, and accessibility details for each.

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Effingham 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 Effingham County

  • Meeting formats: 9+ AA meetings across Effingham County, covering open, closed, speaker, step study, and specialized groups
  • Locations: Meetings throughout Effingham 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 Effingham attend meetings in neighboring communities within Effingham 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 Illinois AA meetings directory to find groups in other cities throughout Effingham County and across the state.

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