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Find local AA support groups in Council Bluffs, IA

38 meetings
7 days per week
10 locations
AA Meetings in Council Bluffs, IA
Meeting NameDay & TimeLocationAddressTypesActions
Eye Opener
Wednesday at
7:00AM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Closed
English
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Sober on Sunday
Sunday at
8:30AM
200 16th Ave
200 16th Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Closed
English
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Saturday Morning Group
Saturday Morning Group #121398
Saturday at
9:00AM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa
English
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Front Room Group
Sunday at
10:00AM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Closed
English
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It's Getting Better
It's Getting Better #126074
Tuesday at
12:00PM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa
English
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500 Club Noon Group
500 Club Noon Group #175250
Wednesday at
12:00PM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa
English
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500 Club Noon Group
500 Club Noon Group #175250
Monday at
12:00PM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa
English
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It's Getting Better Group
It's Getting Better #126074
Thursday at
12:00PM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa
English
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You People
Thursday at
5:30PM
200 16th Ave
200 16th Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa
English
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New Womens Awareness Group
New Womens Awareness Group #148554
Monday at
5:30PM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa
English
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Imperfects
Thursday at
6:00PM
5th Avenue United Methodist Church
1800 5th Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa
English
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Serenity on Tap
#48282
Tuesday at
6:30PM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Discussion
Open
English
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New Life A.A. Group
New Life A.A. Group #667793
Friday at
7:00PM
1435 N 15th St
1435 North 15th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Closed
English
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Keep It Simple & Sober Group
Keep It Simple & Sober Group #126306
Sunday at
7:00PM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa
English
View Details
Thursday Nite Recovery Group
Thursday Nite Recovery Group #135786
Thursday at
7:00PM
200 16th Ave
200 16th Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa
English
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Winners Circle Group
#128593
Thursday at
7:00PM
Church of Freedom
701 South 4th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa
English
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New Life AA
000667793 New Life AA
Friday at
7:00PM
Northwest Christian Church
714 Benson Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa
English
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Seekers Group
Seekers Group #131410
Monday at
7:00PM
3112 W Broadway
3112 West Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa
English
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I Want To Work The Steps Group
I Want To Work The Steps Group #179354
Monday at
7:30PM
27th & Ave A
2216 27th Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Closed
English
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Friday Night Group
Friday Night Group #121666
Friday at
8:30PM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa
English
View Details
Monday Night Group
Monday Night Group #121084
Monday at
8:30PM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa
English
View Details
Thursday Nite Survivors Group
Thursday Nite Survivors Group #126553
Thursday at
8:30PM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa
English
View Details
Tuesday Night Group
Tuesday Night Group #105365
Tuesday at
8:30PM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa
English
View Details
Saturday Night Group
Saturday at
8:30PM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa
English
View Details
Wednesday Step Meeting Group
Wednesday Step Meeting Group #121083
Wednesday at
8:30PM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa
English
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AA Meetings in Council Bluffs, IA

Eye Opener

Wednesdays7:00AM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedEnglish
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Sober on Sunday

Sundays8:30AM
200 16th Ave
200 16th Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedEnglish
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Saturday Morning Group

Saturday Morning Group #121398

Saturdays9:00AM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

English
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Front Room Group

Sundays10:00AM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedEnglish
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It's Getting Better

It's Getting Better #126074

Tuesdays12:00PM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

English
View Meeting Details →

500 Club Noon Group

500 Club Noon Group #175250

Wednesdays12:00PM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

English
View Meeting Details →

500 Club Noon Group

500 Club Noon Group #175250

Mondays12:00PM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

English
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It's Getting Better Group

It's Getting Better #126074

Thursdays12:00PM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

English
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You People

Thursdays5:30PM
200 16th Ave
200 16th Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

English
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New Womens Awareness Group

New Womens Awareness Group #148554

Mondays5:30PM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

English
View Meeting Details →

Imperfects

Thursdays6:00PM
5th Avenue United Methodist Church
1800 5th Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

English
View Meeting Details →

Serenity on Tap

#48282

Tuesdays6:30PM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

DiscussionOpenEnglish
View Meeting Details →

New Life A.A. Group

New Life A.A. Group #667793

Fridays7:00PM
1435 N 15th St
1435 North 15th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Keep It Simple & Sober Group

Keep It Simple & Sober Group #126306

Sundays7:00PM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

English
View Meeting Details →

Thursday Nite Recovery Group

Thursday Nite Recovery Group #135786

Thursdays7:00PM
200 16th Ave
200 16th Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

English
View Meeting Details →

Winners Circle Group

#128593

Thursdays7:00PM
Church of Freedom
701 South 4th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

English
View Meeting Details →

New Life AA

000667793 New Life AA

Fridays7:00PM
Northwest Christian Church
714 Benson Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

English
View Meeting Details →

Seekers Group

Seekers Group #131410

Mondays7:00PM
3112 W Broadway
3112 West Broadway, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

English
View Meeting Details →

I Want To Work The Steps Group

I Want To Work The Steps Group #179354

Mondays7:30PM
27th & Ave A
2216 27th Avenue, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Friday Night Group

Friday Night Group #121666

Fridays8:30PM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

English
View Meeting Details →

Monday Night Group

Monday Night Group #121084

Mondays8:30PM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

English
View Meeting Details →

Thursday Nite Survivors Group

Thursday Nite Survivors Group #126553

Thursdays8:30PM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

English
View Meeting Details →

Tuesday Night Group

Tuesday Night Group #105365

Tuesdays8:30PM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

English
View Meeting Details →

Saturday Night Group

Saturdays8:30PM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

English
View Meeting Details →

Wednesday Step Meeting Group

Wednesday Step Meeting Group #121083

Wednesdays8:30PM
410 S 16th Street
410 South 16th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

English
View Meeting Details →

AA Meetings in Council Bluffs: Your Path to Recovery

Finding the right Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Council Bluffs, Iowa is an important first step on your journey to recovery. This directory lists 38 local AA meetings across 10 different locations, providing diverse support options to match your schedule, preferences, and recovery needs.

Whether you're seeking your first AA meeting or looking for additional support in your ongoing recovery, Council Bluffs's AA community welcomes newcomers and experienced members alike.

What to Expect at Your First AA Meeting in Council Bluffs

Attending your first AA meeting can feel intimidating, but AA groups in Council Bluffs typically create a welcoming, judgment-free environment for everyone seeking help with alcohol addiction.

Your First Meeting

  • • 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.

Types of AA Meetings Available in Council Bluffs

AA meetings in Council Bluffs include various formats to support different stages of recovery and personal preferences:

Open Meetings

Open to anyone interested in learning about AA, including family members, friends, students, and professionals. These meetings help educate the community and reduce stigma around addiction recovery. Learn more →

Closed Meetings

Exclusively for individuals who identify as alcoholics or have a desire to stop drinking. Closed meetings provide a safe, intimate environment for sharing personal recovery challenges. Learn more →

Speaker Meetings

Feature one or more members sharing their complete story of alcoholism and recovery. Speaker meetings inspire hope and demonstrate that long-term sobriety is achievable. Learn more →

Discussion Meetings & Step Study

Interactive meetings focused on specific topics, the 12 Steps, or AA literature. These meetings provide deeper understanding of recovery principles and practical application.

Building Your Recovery Foundation in Council Bluffs

Regular attendance at AA meetings in Council Bluffs provides structure, accountability, and community support essential for maintaining sobriety. Many members find success by:

  • →Attending 90 meetings in 90 days - A common recommendation for newcomers to build a strong foundation
  • →Finding a home group - Regular attendance at one specific meeting creates deeper connections
  • →Getting a sponsor - One-on-one mentorship from someone with sustained sobriety
  • →Working the 12 Steps - Following AA's proven program of recovery
  • →Service work - Helping set up meetings, making coffee, or greeting newcomers strengthens recovery

AA Meeting Options in Council Bluffs

Local AA groups in Council Bluffs provide support for the unique challenges of maintaining sobriety in the area. Members often share experience with finding sober activities, navigating social situations, and building a recovery network in Iowa.

38
Weekly Meetings
10
Meeting Locations
7
Days Per Week

With meetings throughout the week at various times and locations, you can find a meeting that fits your schedule whether you work traditional hours, night shifts, or have other commitments.

Start Your Recovery Journey Today

You don't have to face alcohol addiction alone. AA groups in Council Bluffs provide proven support, practical tools, and genuine fellowship from people who understand exactly what you're going through because they've been there themselves.

Recovery is possible, and it starts with a single meeting. Browse the complete list of Council Bluffs AA meetings above to find a group that meets your needs. Most AA meetings welcome walk-ins, and you typically don't need to call ahead or register.

The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking.

Additional Recovery Resources

While AA provides crucial peer support, comprehensive recovery may include:

  • • Professional addiction counseling and therapy
  • • Medical support for alcohol withdrawal (consult healthcare providers)
  • • Al-Anon meetings for family members affected by someone's drinking
  • • Additional recovery programs that complement AA's spiritual approach
  • • Sober living communities in the Council Bluffs area

Note: The AA Directory is an independent resource and is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. For official AA information, visit aa.org.

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