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There are 66 AA meetings in Evanston, IL across 54 locations and 7 days a week. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are free and confidential, and open to anyone with a desire to stop drinking.
Across Evanston, Friday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and morning (5 AM–12 PM) sessions are the most common. About 64% of groups (42) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 54 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Closed, Discussion, and Speaker meetings. If nothing nearby fits your schedule, Des Plaines (11 mi) and Chicago (14 mi) also have listed meetings within driving range.
AA meetings in Evanston, IL are coordinated by Chicago Area Service Office, which lists 54 of them. Call them at (312) 346-1475 or visit chicagoaa.org for meeting updates and local AA service information.
Showing 9 meetings in Evanston first, then 16 in nearby towns.
02-8777
North Shore Alano is located on the corner of Lake Street and Chicago Avenue in Evanston, Illinois. Please enter through the 607 Lake Street entrance. Stairs and not wheelchair accessible
02-8750
PW: 607607 For any difficulties getting into online meetings, contact the club at (847)328-9830.
Online meeting use the password: 607607
02-8751
PW: 607607 For any difficulties getting into online meetings, contact the club at (847)328-9830.
Online meeting use the password: 607607
02-8778
North Shore Alano is located on the corner of Lake Street and Chicago Avenue in Evanston, Illinois. Please enter through the 607 Lake Street entrance. Stairs and not wheelchair accessible
02-8753
passcode 607607 For any difficulties getting into online meetings, contact the club at (847)328-9830.
North Shore Alano is located on the corner of Lake Street and Chicago Avenue in Evanston, Illinois. Please enter through the 607 Lake Street entrance. Stairs and not wheelchair accessible
02-8754
PW: 607607 For any difficulties getting into online meetings, contact the club at (847)328-9830.
North Shore Alano is located on the corner of Lake Street and Chicago Avenue in Evanston, Illinois. Please enter through the 607 Lake Street entrance. Stairs and not wheelchair accessible
02-8779
For any difficulties getting into online meetings, contact the club at (847)328-9830.
North Shore Alano is located on the corner of Lake Street and Chicago Avenue in Evanston, Illinois. Please enter through the 607 Lake Street entrance. Stairs and not wheelchair accessible
02-2886
Open, mostly unstructured discussion for atheists and agnostics and anyone else who wishes to stop drinking.
02-8780
Zoom: PW 607607 For any difficulties getting into online meetings, contact the club at (847)328-9830.
North Shore Alano is located on the corner of Lake Street and Chicago Avenue in Evanston, Illinois. Please enter through the 607 Lake Street entrance. Stairs and not wheelchair accessible
Meeting is in the library, on the ground floor, down 4 steps. There is also a ramp, but it is very steep and would require some assistance.
Entrance is through the courtyard
Enter on Campbell St.
Most AA meetings in Evanston start at 8am, with 15 scheduled across the week at that hour. The single busiest slot is Saturday at 8am, when 3 meetings run.
This directory lists 66 AA meetings across 54 locations in Evanston, Illinois.
Evanston leans toward closed meetings: 86% of the weekly schedule is for people who want to stop drinking, against 14% open to anyone.
| Meeting type | Share of weekly meetings | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Closed | 86% | For people who have a desire to stop drinking |
| Discussion | 30% | Members share on a chosen topic |
| Open | 14% | Anyone may attend, including family and friends |
| Speaker | 6% | One member tells their story |
| Step study | 3% | Works through the Twelve Steps |
| Women | 3% | For women |
| Men | 3% | For men |
| Wheelchair access | 3% | The venue lists wheelchair access |
| Big Book | 2% | Reads and discusses the book Alcoholics Anonymous |
| 12 Steps & 12 Traditions | 2% | Studies the book of that name |
| Newcomer | 2% | Geared to people new to AA |
A meeting can carry several types, so the shares do not add up to 100%.
One office serves meetings in Evanston, with the contact details each one publishes.
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