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5 meetings
5 days per week
4 locations
AA Meetings in Johnston, IA
Meeting NameDay & TimeLocationAddressTypesActions
Git R Done
1123
Tuesday at
6:30AM
Lutheran Church of Hope
1335 Northeast Beaverbrooke Boulevard, Grimes, Iowa
Literature
Open
English
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The James Gang
1145
Friday at
6:30AM
St. Peter Lutheran Church
1001 South James Street, Grimes, Iowa
Big Book
Daily Reflections
Discussion
+2 more
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Saturday Morning Men of Hope
1218
Saturday at
8:00AM
Lutheran Church of Hope
1335 Northeast Beaverbrooke Boulevard, Grimes, Iowa
Closed
Discussion
Men
+2 more
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Meeting Makers Make It Too!
1243
Sunday at
9:00AM
Mercy One Clinic
5615 Northwest 86th Street, Johnston, Iowa
Big Book
Open
English
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Hole in the Donut
1300
Saturday at
9:00AM
Zion Lutheran Church
4300 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
12 Steps & 12 Traditions
Discussion
English
+3 more
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Johnston Mercy One Clinic
112396
Saturday at
10:00AM
Mercy One Clinic
5615 Northwest 86th Street, Johnston, Iowa
Discussion
Open
English
View Details
Un Nuevo Despertar (Español)
714336
Sunday at
10:00AM
3650 68th St, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA
3650 68th Street, Urbandale, Iowa
Spanish
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New Hope Group- Beaver
44752
Tuesday at
12:00PM
Hope Methodist Church
4525 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Daily Reflections
Open
Wheelchair Access
+1 more
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Git R Done
1123
Thursday at
12:00PM
Lutheran Church of Hope
1335 Northeast Beaverbrooke Boulevard, Grimes, Iowa
Literature
Open
Wheelchair Access
+1 more
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Cover II Cover
928
Thursday at
6:00PM
The Bridge
10025 Northwest 62nd Avenue, Johnston, Iowa
Big Book
Child-Friendly
English
+3 more
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Monday Nite Stag- Men Only
1076
Monday at
6:00PM
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
5720 Urbandale Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Literature
Men
Open
+2 more
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New Pair of Glasses
Tuesday at
6:00PM
Zion Lutheran Church
4300 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Big Book
Discussion
English
+4 more
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The Goose Hung High
1241
Thursday at
6:00PM
Zion Lutheran Church
4300 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Big Book
Discussion
English
+4 more
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Subtle Foes
929
Thursday at
6:30PM
St. Stephens Lutheran Church
3510 72nd Street, Urbandale, Iowa
Literature
Open
Wheelchair Access
+1 more
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Jaywalker Group
1236
Thursday at
6:30PM
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
5720 Urbandale Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Discussion
Open
English
View Details
Captain's Table
1249
Sunday at
7:00PM
St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Nazareth
4600 Meredith Drive, Des Moines, Iowa
Big Book
Discussion
English
+3 more
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Un Nuevo Despertar (Español)
714336
Monday at
7:00PM
3650 68th St, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA
3650 68th Street, Urbandale, Iowa
Spanish
View Details
Beaverdale Group
1077
Tuesday at
7:00PM
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
5720 Urbandale Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Big Book
Open
Wheelchair Access
+1 more
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Un Nuevo Despertar (Español)
714336
Thursday at
7:00PM
3650 68th St, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA
3650 68th Street, Urbandale, Iowa
Spanish
View Details
Friday Freedom Train
1089
Friday at
7:00PM
4725 Merle Hay Rd STE 107, Des Moines, IA 50322, USA
4725 Merle Hay Road #STE 107, Des Moines, Iowa
English
Open
Step Meeting
+1 more
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Penguin Group
1183
Friday at
7:00PM
Prairie Creek Church
801 Northwest 1st Street, Grimes, Iowa
Discussion
Open
Wheelchair Access
+1 more
View Details
Un Nuevo Despertar (Español)
714336
Friday at
7:00PM
3650 68th St, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA
3650 68th Street, Urbandale, Iowa
Spanish
View Details
Urbandale 70th St Group
922
Wednesday at
7:30PM
Church of Christ
3530 70th Street, Urbandale, Iowa
Literature
Open
Wheelchair Access
+1 more
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Johnston Group - Tuesday
907
Tuesday at
8:00PM
St. James Lutheran Church
5665 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa
Daily Reflections
Discussion
Open
+2 more
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Johnston Group - Friday
948
Friday at
8:00PM
St. Paul Presbyterian Church
6426 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa
Discussion
Open
English
View Details

AA Meetings in Johnston, IA

Git R Done

1123

Tuesdays6:30AM
Lutheran Church of Hope
1335 Northeast Beaverbrooke Boulevard, Grimes, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

LiteratureOpenEnglish
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The James Gang

1145

Fridays6:30AM
St. Peter Lutheran Church
1001 South James Street, Grimes, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

Big BookDaily ReflectionsDiscussionOpenEnglish
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Saturday Morning Men of Hope

1218

Saturdays8:00AM
Lutheran Church of Hope
1335 Northeast Beaverbrooke Boulevard, Grimes, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

ClosedDiscussionMenNewcomerEnglish
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Meeting Makers Make It Too!

1243

Sundays9:00AM
Mercy One Clinic
5615 Northwest 86th Street, Johnston, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

Big BookOpenEnglish
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Hole in the Donut

1300

Saturdays9:00AM
Zion Lutheran Church
4300 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

12 Steps & 12 TraditionsDiscussionEnglishOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
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Johnston Mercy One Clinic

112396

Saturdays10:00AM
Mercy One Clinic
5615 Northwest 86th Street, Johnston, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

DiscussionOpenEnglish
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Un Nuevo Despertar (Español)

714336

Sundays10:00AM
3650 68th St, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA
3650 68th Street, Urbandale, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

Spanish
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New Hope Group- Beaver

44752

Tuesdays12:00PM
Hope Methodist Church
4525 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

Daily ReflectionsOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
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Git R Done

1123

Thursdays12:00PM
Lutheran Church of Hope
1335 Northeast Beaverbrooke Boulevard, Grimes, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

LiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Cover II Cover

928

Thursdays6:00PM
The Bridge
10025 Northwest 62nd Avenue, Johnston, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

Big BookChild-FriendlyEnglishOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
View Meeting Details →

Monday Nite Stag- Men Only

1076

Mondays6:00PM
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
5720 Urbandale Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

LiteratureMenOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
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New Pair of Glasses

Tuesdays6:00PM
Zion Lutheran Church
4300 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

Big BookDiscussionEnglishOpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
View Meeting Details →

The Goose Hung High

1241

Thursdays6:00PM
Zion Lutheran Church
4300 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

Big BookDiscussionEnglishOpenStep MeetingWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
View Meeting Details →

Subtle Foes

929

Thursdays6:30PM
St. Stephens Lutheran Church
3510 72nd Street, Urbandale, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

LiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Jaywalker Group

1236

Thursdays6:30PM
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
5720 Urbandale Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

DiscussionOpenEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Captain's Table

1249

Sundays7:00PM
St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Nazareth
4600 Meredith Drive, Des Moines, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

Big BookDiscussionEnglishOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
View Meeting Details →

Un Nuevo Despertar (Español)

714336

Mondays7:00PM
3650 68th St, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA
3650 68th Street, Urbandale, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

Spanish
View Meeting Details →

Beaverdale Group

1077

Tuesdays7:00PM
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
5720 Urbandale Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

Big BookOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Un Nuevo Despertar (Español)

714336

Thursdays7:00PM
3650 68th St, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA
3650 68th Street, Urbandale, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

Spanish
View Meeting Details →

Friday Freedom Train

1089

Fridays7:00PM
4725 Merle Hay Rd STE 107, Des Moines, IA 50322, USA
4725 Merle Hay Road #STE 107, Des Moines, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

EnglishOpenStep MeetingWheelchair Access
View Meeting Details →

Penguin Group

1183

Fridays7:00PM
Prairie Creek Church
801 Northwest 1st Street, Grimes, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Un Nuevo Despertar (Español)

714336

Fridays7:00PM
3650 68th St, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA
3650 68th Street, Urbandale, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

Spanish
View Meeting Details →

Urbandale 70th St Group

922

Wednesdays7:30PM
Church of Christ
3530 70th Street, Urbandale, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

LiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Johnston Group - Tuesday

907

Tuesdays8:00PM
St. James Lutheran Church
5665 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

Daily ReflectionsDiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Johnston Group - Friday

948

Fridays8:00PM
St. Paul Presbyterian Church
6426 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa

Meeting Types & Format:

DiscussionOpenEnglish
View Meeting Details →

AA Meetings in Johnston: Your Path to Recovery

Finding the right Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Johnston, Iowa is an important first step on your journey to recovery. This directory lists 5 local AA meetings across 4 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, Johnston's AA community welcomes newcomers and experienced members alike.

What to Expect at Your First AA Meeting in Johnston

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

AA meetings in Johnston 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 Johnston

Regular attendance at AA meetings in Johnston 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 Johnston

Local AA groups in Johnston 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.

5
Weekly Meetings
4
Meeting Locations
5
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 Johnston 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 Johnston 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 Johnston 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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