910
Sundays6:30AM - 7:30AM
White House - Alano Society, Inc.
1400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meetings held 'Upstairs' are NOT Handicapped accessible
Find AA Meetings in Des Moines, IA
Find AA Meetings in Des Moines, IA
•Sourced from official AA intergroups
The AA Directory lists 133 AA meetings in Des Moines, IA across 74 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 Des Moines by day, time, and format, with directions to each.
Across Des Moines, Sunday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 14% of groups (19) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 74 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Literature, Discussion, and Big Book meetings. If nothing nearby fits your schedule, Altoona (9 mi) and West Des Moines (9 mi) also have listed meetings within driving range.
AA Meetings in Des Moines, IA
1146
Sundays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Wesley Grand
3520 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
West Drive- Go past West Entrance to the next parking lot on the Right- Go in Door, Catalyst Room on the Righ
867
Sundays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Online
2811 East 14th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meeting relocating one block west to the Krumm Building for 7/12 and 7/19 only; beginning 7/26, the meeting returns to the Speed Lyceum Theatre, Grandview University Student Center, 2811 E. 14th.
910
Sundays9:30AM - 10:30AM
White House - Alano Society, Inc.
1400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meetings held 'Upstairs' are NOT Handicapped accessible
862
Sundays9:30AM - 10:30AM
F & G
315 East 5th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
862
Sundays11:00AM - 12:00PM
F & G
315 East 5th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureMenOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Came to Believe book.
1177
Sundays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Meeting Location
Des Moines, IA 50314, USA, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LGBTQLiteratureOpenWheelchair Access
1177
Sundays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Meeting Location
Des Moines, IA 50314, USA, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LGBTQLiteratureOpenWheelchair Access
862
Sundays1:00PM - 2:00PM
F & G
315 East 5th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessWomenEnglish
1059
Sundays1:00PM - 2:00PM
Online
Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
862
Sundays3:00PM - 4:00PM
F & G
315 East 5th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenStep StudyWheelchair AccessEnglish
1292
Sundays3:00PM - 4:00PM
Rise Recovery Center
3120 Southwest 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenStep StudyEnglish
910
Sundays5:00PM - 6:00PM
White House - Alano Society, Inc.
1400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyOpenStep StudyWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meetings held 'Upstairs' are NOT Handicapped accessible
1174
Sundays6:00PM - 7:00PM
685 17th St.
685 17th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LGBTQLiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
1202
Sundays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Harbor of Hope
3650 Cottage Grove Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedMenEnglish
910
Sundays7:00PM - 8:00PM
White House - Alano Society, Inc.
1400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
NewcomerOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Meetings held 'Upstairs' are NOT Handicapped accessible
Sundays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
Des Moines, IA, USA, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionEnglishMeditationOpenOnline Meeting
Meeting Notes:
An open and inspired exploration of spirituality and meditation in recovery.
862
Sundays7:00PM - 8:00PM
F & G
315 East 5th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
BirthdayOpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Birthday / speaker meeting.
608690
Sundays7:00PM - 9:00PM
1818 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA
1818 Easton Boulevard, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
Spanish
Meeting Notes:
Facebook page: @grupoundiaalavez
1296
Sundays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenEnglish
1249
Sundays7:00PM - 8:00PM
St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Nazareth
4600 Meredith Drive, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyDiscussionEnglishOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
1185
Sundays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
1049
Sundays8:00PM - 9:00PM
FDM Methodist Church
6205 Southwest 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
GPV
862
Mondays7:30AM - 8:30AM
F & G
315 East 5th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsLiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
862
Mondays9:30AM - 10:30AM
F & G
315 East 5th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionLiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
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Finding AA Meetings in Des Moines, IA
This directory lists 133 AA meetings across 74 locations in Des Moines, Iowa, 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, Des Moines'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 Des Moines area
For official AA information, visit aa.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
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AA Meetings Across Polk, Warren Counties in Iowa
Des Moines is located in multiple counties including Polk, Warren, so meeting options cross county lines throughout Iowa. This directory covers AA meetings throughout these counties, with times, locations, formats, and accessibility details for each.
Find AA Meetings by County in Iowa
Because Des Moines spans Polk, Warren Counties, meetings from all 2 counties appear here in one list. Which county hosts the meeting doesn't much matter; what matters is finding one that works for you.
Recovery Support Resources in These Counties
- Meeting formats: 133+ AA meetings across Polk, Warren Counties, covering open, closed, speaker, step study, and specialized groups
- Locations: Meetings throughout Des Moines and surrounding communities in the county area
- 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 Des Moines attend meetings in neighboring communities within their counties 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 Iowa AA meetings directory to find groups in other cities throughout Polk County, Warren County and across the state.