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Find AA Meetings in Estherville, Iowa

Find local AA support groups in Estherville, IA

2 meetings
2 days per week
1 location
AA Meetings in Estherville, IA
Meeting NameDay & TimeLocationAddressTypesActions
Men's Experience Strength & Hope Group
#725572
Saturday at
8:30AM
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th Street, Spirit Lake, Iowa
Closed
Men
English
View Details
Big Book Group
#138004
Sunday at
10:30AM
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th Street, Spirit Lake, Iowa
Closed
Big Book
English
View Details
12 & 12 Group
Sunday at
10:30AM
Alano Club
511 Southmoor Drive, Spencer, Iowa
Closed
12 Steps & 12 Traditions
English
View Details
Serenity Now Group
#706893
Saturday at
10:30AM
Alano Club
511 Southmoor Drive, Spencer, Iowa
Open
English
View Details
Iowa Lakes Women's Group
Monday at
11:30AM
Lakes Area Senior Center
2100 Zenith Avenue, Spirit Lake, Iowa
Closed
Women
English
View Details
Big Book Study Group
#720995
Friday at
3:00PM
Harbor of Joy Lutheran Church
1204 L Avenue, Milford, Iowa
Open
Big Book
English
View Details
Sober Living Group
Monday at
5:30PM
Discovery House
1411 Hill Avenue, Spirit Lake, Iowa
Open
Living Sober
English
View Details
Beginners Big Book Study
#675674
Sunday at
7:00PM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
1005 Hill Avenue, Spirit Lake, Iowa
Open
Big Book
Newcomer
+1 more
View Details
Tune Into Recovery
Monday at
7:00PM
Alano Club
511 Southmoor Drive, Spencer, Iowa
Open
Discussion
English
View Details
As Bill Sees It Discussion Group
#712592
Tuesday at
7:00PM
Lakes Area Senior Center
2100 Zenith Avenue, Spirit Lake, Iowa
Open
As Bill Sees It
English
View Details
Discussion Group
Discussion Group #663536
Tuesday at
7:00PM
Hwy 71 S
U.S. Highway 71 South, Okoboji, Iowa
English
Temporary Closure
View Details
Jackson Java Group
Jackson Java Group #721968
Tuesday at
7:00PM
Jackson Center for the Arts
309 2nd Street, Jackson, Minnesota
English
Open
View Details
Iowa Great Lakes Group
#105448
Wednesday at
7:00PM
Harbor of Joy Lutheran Church
1204 L Avenue, Milford, Iowa
Open
12 Steps & 12 Traditions
Step Meeting
+1 more
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Armstrong Triple A Double BS Group
#669789
Wednesday at
7:00PM
Global Methodist Church
708 2nd Avenue, Armstrong, Iowa
Open
Big Book
English
View Details
Okoboji Candlelight Group
#132068
Thursday at
7:00PM
Arnolds Park City Hall
156 U. S. Highway 71, Arnolds Park, Iowa
Closed
Candlelight
English
View Details
12 by 12 Book Study Group
#105400
Monday at
7:30PM
Estherville Lutheran Church
208 North 8th Street, Estherville, Iowa
Open
12 Steps & 12 Traditions
English
View Details
Big Book Study Group
#713790
Thursday at
7:30PM
Estherville Lutheran Church
208 North 8th Street, Estherville, Iowa
Open
Big Book
English
View Details
Chip Group
#105313
Monday at
7:30PM
St. Joseph Catholic Church
1301 Okoboji Avenue, Milford, Iowa
Closed
Concurrent with Al-Anon
English
View Details
Dry Dock Group
#699160
Tuesday at
7:30PM
Zion Lutheran Church
1901 Rolling Street, Ruthven, Iowa
Closed
English
View Details
Chip Group
#105447
Wednesday at
7:30PM
Alano Club
511 Southmoor Drive, Spencer, Iowa
Closed
English
View Details
Surrender Accept Maintain Group
#177876
Thursday at
7:30PM
Family Life Center (Methodist Church)
711 Broadway Street, Emmetsburg, Iowa
Open
English
View Details
Keep It Simple Group
#179589
Friday at
7:30PM
First Presbyterian Church
3501 Hill Avenue, Spirit Lake, Iowa
Open
English
View Details
Twelve & Twelve Group
#138488
Saturday at
7:30PM
St. Albans Episcopal Church
2011 23rd Street, Spirit Lake, Iowa
Closed
12 Steps & 12 Traditions
English
View Details
Sherburn Group
Sherburn Group #122535
Thursday at
8:00PM
Sherburn Senior Center
21 East 1st Street, Sherburn, Minnesota
Open
Big Book
English
View Details
Big Book Study Group
#122584
Friday at
8:00PM
Alano Club
511 Southmoor Drive, Spencer, Iowa
Closed
Big Book
English
View Details

AA Meetings in Estherville, IA

Men's Experience Strength & Hope Group

#725572

Saturdays8:30AM
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th Street, Spirit Lake, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedMenEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Big Book Group

#138004

Sundays10:30AM
Spirit Lake Public Library
702 16th Street, Spirit Lake, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedBig BookEnglish
View Meeting Details →

12 & 12 Group

Sundays10:30AM
Alano Club
511 Southmoor Drive, Spencer, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

Closed12 Steps & 12 TraditionsEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Serenity Now Group

#706893

Saturdays10:30AM
Alano Club
511 Southmoor Drive, Spencer, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Iowa Lakes Women's Group

Mondays11:30AM
Lakes Area Senior Center
2100 Zenith Avenue, Spirit Lake, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedWomenEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Big Book Study Group

#720995

Fridays3:00PM
Harbor of Joy Lutheran Church
1204 L Avenue, Milford, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenBig BookEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Sober Living Group

Mondays5:30PM
Discovery House
1411 Hill Avenue, Spirit Lake, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenLiving SoberEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Beginners Big Book Study

#675674

Sundays7:00PM
St. Mary's Catholic Church
1005 Hill Avenue, Spirit Lake, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenBig BookNewcomerEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Tune Into Recovery

Mondays7:00PM
Alano Club
511 Southmoor Drive, Spencer, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenDiscussionEnglish
View Meeting Details →

As Bill Sees It Discussion Group

#712592

Tuesdays7:00PM
Lakes Area Senior Center
2100 Zenith Avenue, Spirit Lake, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenAs Bill Sees ItEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Discussion Group

Discussion Group #663536

Tuesdays7:00PM
Hwy 71 S
U.S. Highway 71 South, Okoboji, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

EnglishTemporary Closure
View Meeting Details →

Jackson Java Group

Jackson Java Group #721968

Tuesdays7:00PM
Jackson Center for the Arts
309 2nd Street, Jackson, Minnesota

Meeting Types & Format:

EnglishOpen
View Meeting Details →

Iowa Great Lakes Group

#105448

Wednesdays7:00PM
Harbor of Joy Lutheran Church
1204 L Avenue, Milford, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

Open12 Steps & 12 TraditionsStep MeetingEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Armstrong Triple A Double BS Group

#669789

Wednesdays7:00PM
Global Methodist Church
708 2nd Avenue, Armstrong, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenBig BookEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Okoboji Candlelight Group

#132068

Thursdays7:00PM
Arnolds Park City Hall
156 U. S. Highway 71, Arnolds Park, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedCandlelightEnglish
View Meeting Details →

12 by 12 Book Study Group

#105400

Mondays7:30PM
Estherville Lutheran Church
208 North 8th Street, Estherville, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

Open12 Steps & 12 TraditionsEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Big Book Study Group

#713790

Thursdays7:30PM
Estherville Lutheran Church
208 North 8th Street, Estherville, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenBig BookEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Chip Group

#105313

Mondays7:30PM
St. Joseph Catholic Church
1301 Okoboji Avenue, Milford, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedConcurrent with Al-AnonEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Dry Dock Group

#699160

Tuesdays7:30PM
Zion Lutheran Church
1901 Rolling Street, Ruthven, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Chip Group

#105447

Wednesdays7:30PM
Alano Club
511 Southmoor Drive, Spencer, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Surrender Accept Maintain Group

#177876

Thursdays7:30PM
Family Life Center (Methodist Church)
711 Broadway Street, Emmetsburg, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Keep It Simple Group

#179589

Fridays7:30PM
First Presbyterian Church
3501 Hill Avenue, Spirit Lake, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Twelve & Twelve Group

#138488

Saturdays7:30PM
St. Albans Episcopal Church
2011 23rd Street, Spirit Lake, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

Closed12 Steps & 12 TraditionsEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Sherburn Group

Sherburn Group #122535

Thursdays8:00PM
Sherburn Senior Center
21 East 1st Street, Sherburn, Minnesota

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenBig BookEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Big Book Study Group

#122584

Fridays8:00PM
Alano Club
511 Southmoor Drive, Spencer, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedBig BookEnglish
View Meeting Details →

AA Meetings in Estherville: Your Path to Recovery

Finding the right Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Estherville, Iowa is an important first step on your journey to recovery. This directory lists 2 local AA meetings across 1 different location, 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, Estherville's AA community welcomes newcomers and experienced members alike.

What to Expect at Your First AA Meeting in Estherville

Attending your first AA meeting can feel intimidating, but AA groups in Estherville 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 Estherville

AA meetings in Estherville 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 Estherville

Regular attendance at AA meetings in Estherville 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 Estherville

Local AA groups in Estherville 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.

2
Weekly Meetings
1
Meeting Location
2
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 Estherville 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 Estherville 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 Estherville 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.

AA Meetings in Nearby Cities around Estherville, Iowa

Explore additional AA meetings throughout Iowa and Minnesota with diverse schedules, meeting types, and formats to support your recovery journey.

Jackson(Minnesota)
(18.9 Miles Away)
Sherburn(Minnesota)
(19.1 Miles Away)
Ruthven
(19.1 Miles Away)
Spirit Lake
(19.1 Miles Away)
Arnolds Park
(20.4 Miles Away)
Okoboji
(21.0 Miles Away)
Milford
(22.1 Miles Away)
Emmetsburg
(22.4 Miles Away)
Armstrong
(24.2 Miles Away)
Spencer
(28.1 Miles Away)
Lakefield(Minnesota)
(30.1 Miles Away)
Fairmont(Minnesota)
(30.7 Miles Away)
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