Find AA Meetings in Sterling, IL

•Sourced from official AA intergroups

The AA Directory lists 30 AA meetings in Sterling, IL across 13 locations and 7 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 Sterling by day, time, and format, with directions to each.

Across Sterling, Tuesday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. In-person groups meet across 13 venues in and around the city.

Common formats include Closed, Newcomer, and 12 Steps & 12 Traditions meetings. If nothing nearby fits your schedule, Geneva (71 mi) and Dubuque (71 mi) also have listed meetings within driving range.

AA Meetings in Sterling, IL

Twin City Group
Tuesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Bazaar Americana
609 West 3rd Street, Sterling, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

12X12 (12 Steps & 12 Traditions)

New Beginnings Group
Tuesdays6:00PM - 7:00PM
1st Presbyterian Church
410 2nd Avenue, Sterling, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedNewcomerWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:

6pm Newcomers meeting 7pm Regular meeting Enter through Rear Door Go downstairs to basement Wheelchair accessible through front side door/ramp

New Beginnings Group
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
1st Presbyterian Church
410 2nd Avenue, Sterling, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Speaker Meeting First Tuesday of the Month Enter through Rear Door Go downstairs to basement Wheelchair accessible through front side door/ramp

Twin City Group
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Bazaar Americana
609 West 3rd Street, Sterling, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Big Book

Twin City Group
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Bazaar Americana
609 West 3rd Street, Sterling, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Last hallway door on the left

Into Action Group
Thursdays12:00PM - 2:00PM
2308 E Lincolnway Suite B, Sterling, IL
2308 East Lincolnway, Sterling, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Study Group

Alanon
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
St John's Church
703 3rd Avenue, Sterling, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Alanon meeting

Twin City Group
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Bazaar Americana
609 West 3rd Street, Sterling, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedStep StudyWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Step Study Last hallway door on the left

We B Winners Group
Fridays3:30PM - 4:30PM
Bazaar Americana
609 West 3rd Street, Sterling, Illinois
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Last hallway door on the left

Meeting Times in Sterling Near You

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Finding AA Meetings in Sterling, IL

This directory lists 30 AA meetings across 13 locations in Sterling, 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, Sterling'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 Sterling area

For official AA information, visit aa.org.

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AA Meetings in Whiteside County, Illinois

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

Find AA Meetings by County in Illinois

Whiteside 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 Whiteside County

  • Meeting formats: 30+ AA meetings across Whiteside County, covering open, closed, speaker, step study, and specialized groups
  • Locations: Meetings throughout Sterling 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 Sterling attend meetings in neighboring communities within Whiteside 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 Whiteside County and across the state.

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