Thursdays6:00PM - 7:00PM
4300 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA
4300 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyDiscussionEnglishOpenStep StudyWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
Find AA Meetings in Des Moines, IA
Find AA Meetings in Des Moines, IA
•Sourced from official AA intergroups
The AA Directory lists 134 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 15% of groups (20) 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
Thursdays6:30PM - 7:30PM
Online
5201 Urbandale Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
NewcomerOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Thursdays6:30PM - 7:30PM
5720 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA
5720 Urbandale Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Thursdays6:30PM - 7:30PM
414 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA
414 31st Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LGBTQLiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
1400 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA
1400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
3820 Southwest 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
Babysitting AvailableBig Book StudyOpenStep StudyWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
3600 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA
3600 30th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenEnglish
Thursdays7:00PM - 9:00PM
1818 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA
1818 Easton Boulevard, Des Moines, Iowa
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Spanish
Thursdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Online
5201 Urbandale Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
Digital BasketOpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Thursdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
315 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
315 East 5th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionMeditationOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Sundays6:30AM - 7:30AM
1400 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA
1400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Sundays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Online
2811 East 14th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Sundays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Online
1300 Morton Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Sundays9:00AM - 10:00AM
3520 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA
3520 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Sundays9:30AM - 10:30AM
315 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
315 East 5th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Sundays9:30AM - 10:30AM
1400 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA
1400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Sundays11:00AM - 12:00PM
315 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
315 East 5th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureMenOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Sundays1:00PM - 2:00PM
315 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
315 East 5th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessWomenEnglish
Sundays1:00PM - 2:00PM
Online
Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Sundays3:00PM - 4:00PM
315 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
315 East 5th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenStep StudyWheelchair AccessEnglish
Sundays3:00PM - 4:00PM
3120 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA
3120 Southwest 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenStep StudyEnglish
Sundays5:00PM - 6:00PM
1400 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA
1400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyOpenStep StudyWheelchair AccessEnglish
Sundays6:00PM - 7:00PM
685 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA
685 17th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LGBTQLiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Sundays6:00PM - 7:00PM
3650 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA
3650 Cottage Grove Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedMenEnglish
Meeting Times in Des Moines Near You
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Finding AA Meetings in Des Moines, IA
This directory lists 134 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
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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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: 134+ 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.