Find AA Meetings in Johnston, IA

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The AA Directory lists 5 AA meetings in Johnston, IA across 5 locations and 5 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 Johnston by day, time, and format, with directions to each.

Across Johnston, Sunday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 20% of groups (1) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 5 venues in and around the city.

Common formats include Discussion, Big Book, and Daily Reflections meetings. If nothing nearby fits your schedule, Urbandale (5 mi) and Windsor Heights (6 mi) also have listed meetings within driving range.

AA Meetings in Johnston, IA

The James Gang
Fridays6:30AM - 7:30PM
1001 S James St, Grimes, IA 50111, USA
1001 South James Street, Grimes, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyDaily ReflectionsDiscussionOpenEnglish
Friday Freedom Train
Fridays7:00PM - 8:00PM
4725 Merle Hay Rd STE 107, Des Moines, IA 50322, USA
4725 Merle Hay Road #STE 107, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
EnglishOpenStep StudyWheelchair Access
Penguin Group
Fridays7:00PM - 8:00PM
801 W 1st St suite a, Grimes, IA 50111, USA
801 Northwest 1st Street, Grimes, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Hole in the Donut
Saturdays9:00AM - 10:00AM
4300 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA
4300 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionEnglishOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
Miracles on 63rd
Saturdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
6222 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA
6222 University Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyBirthdayDigital BasketDiscussionEnglishLiteratureNewcomerOpenWheelchair Access
Set Aside Saturday
Saturdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
6301 University Ave, Windsor Heights, IA 50324, USA
6301 University Avenue, Windsor Heights, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenSpeakerEnglish
Captain's Table
Sundays7:00PM - 8:00PM
4600 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA
4600 Meredith Drive, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyDiscussionEnglishOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
Two Rivers Recovery
Sundays7:00PM - 8:00PM
6222 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA
6222 University Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyDiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish

Meeting Times in Johnston Near You

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Finding AA Meetings in Johnston, IA

This directory lists 5 AA meetings across 5 locations in Johnston, 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, Johnston'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 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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AA Meetings in Polk County, Iowa

Johnston is located in Polk County, part of the broader Iowa AA network. This directory covers AA meetings throughout Polk County, with times, locations, formats, and accessibility details for each.

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Polk County has a wide range of AA meetings: open and closed formats, speaker meetings, step studies, and groups for specific demographics. Morning, evening, and weekend slots are available throughout the county.

Recovery Support Resources in Polk County

  • Meeting formats: 5+ AA meetings across Polk County, covering open, closed, speaker, step study, and specialized groups
  • Locations: Meetings throughout Johnston and surrounding communities in the county
  • 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 Johnston attend meetings in neighboring communities within Polk County 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 and across the state.

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