Thursdays6:30AM - 7:30AM
10395 University Ave, Clive, IA 50325, USA
10395 University Avenue, Clive, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyEnglishOpenWheelchair Access
Find AA Meetings in West Des Moines, IA
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The AA Directory lists 19 AA meetings in West Des Moines, IA across 19 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 West Des Moines by day, time, and format, with directions to each.
Across West Des Moines, Sunday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 26% of groups (5) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 19 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Big Book, Literature, and Speaker meetings. If nothing nearby fits your schedule, Windsor Heights (5 mi) and Urbandale (6 mi) also have listed meetings within driving range.
AA Meetings in West Des Moines, IA
Thursdays7:15AM - 8:15AM
Online
Ames, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Thursdays7:30AM - 8:30AM
315 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
315 East 5th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Thursdays7:30AM - 8:30AM
1201 McCormick Ave, Ames, IA 50010, USA
1201 McCormick Avenue, Ames, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Thursdays9:30AM - 10:30AM
315 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
315 East 5th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Thursdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Hope Lutheran, 925 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA
925 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenStep StudyEnglish
Thursdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Hope Lutheran, 925 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA
925 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenStep StudyEnglish
Thursdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
315 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
315 East 5th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Thursdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
1400 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA
1400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Thursdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
1335 NE Beaverbrooke Blvd, Grimes, IA 50111, USA
1335 Northeast Beaverbrooke Boulevard, Grimes, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Thursdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
307 W Ashland Ave, Indianola, IA 50125, USA
307 West Ashland Avenue, Indianola, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Thursdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
1201 McCormick Ave, Ames, IA 50010, USA
1201 McCormick Avenue, Ames, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Thursdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
223 E 4th St N, Newton, IA 50208, USA
223 East 4th Street North, Newton, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenEnglish
Thursdays12:10PM - 1:10PM
Online
1015 North Hyland Avenue, Ames, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedDiscussionLocation Temporarily ClosedEnglish
Thursdays4:00PM - 5:00PM
1338 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA
1338 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Thursdays5:15PM - 6:15PM
315 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
315 East 5th Street, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Thursdays5:30PM - 6:30PM
1975 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009, USA
1975 8th Street Southwest, Altoona, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
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
Thursdays6:00PM - 7:00PM
10025 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131, USA
10025 Northwest 62nd Avenue, Johnston, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyChild-FriendlyEnglishOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
Thursdays6:00PM - 7:00PM
520 NW 36th St, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
520 Northwest 36th Street, Ankeny, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Thursdays6:30PM - 7:30PM
3510 72nd St, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA
3510 72nd Street, Urbandale, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenWheelchair 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
Thursdays6:30PM - 7:30PM
Online
5201 Urbandale Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
NewcomerOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Thursdays6:30PM - 7:30PM
701 Main St, Norwalk, IA 50211, USA
701 Main Street, Norwalk, Iowa
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Times in West Des Moines Near You
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Finding AA Meetings in West Des Moines, IA
This directory lists 19 AA meetings across 19 locations in West 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, West 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 West 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, Dallas, Warren, Madison Counties in Iowa
West Des Moines is located in multiple counties including Polk, Dallas, Warren, Madison, 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 West Des Moines spans Polk, Dallas, Warren, Madison Counties, meetings from all 4 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: 19+ AA meetings across Polk, Dallas, Warren, Madison Counties, covering open, closed, speaker, step study, and specialized groups
- Locations: Meetings throughout West 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 West 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, Dallas County, Warren County, Madison County and across the state.