•Sourced from official Maryland AA intergroups
Maryland's AA community includes 1,331 meetings across 223 cities, held daily at churches, community centers, and online. Whether you're looking for a meeting near you, a specific format, or an online or Zoom option anywhere in Maryland, this directory lists local AA groups that are open to newcomers and people at every stage of recovery.
Maryland's AA fellowship is dense across the Baltimore-Washington corridor and extends through Western Maryland, the Eastern Shore, and Southern Maryland. The directory lists meetings in all 23 counties plus Baltimore City.
Laurel Recovery Online Meetings
Meeting ID: 83369156023 Zoom Meeting Passcode: ODAT2022 Dial-in number: (301) 715-8592, Phone Passcode: 19699472 Press *6 to mute/share, *9 to raise hand See below for One Click Dial-in and/or Online Meeting links
Meeting ID: 828 3534 6642 Passcode: 920109
Del Ray 6PM
Zoom Meeting ID: 7134221222; Password: Sobriety Dial-in number: (301) 715-8592, Phone passcode: 72295717 Press *6 to mute/share, *9 to raise hand See below for One Click Dial-in and/or Online Meeting links
The physical meeting on Tuesdays is separate from this meeting. *40 minute meeting*
ZOOM, ID: 778 0545 9063, Passcode: serenity
Zoom Meeting ID#: 86766170213; Password: 532868 Dial-in number: (301) 715-8592 Press *6 to mute/share, *9 to raise hand See below for One Click Dial-in and/or Online Meeting links
Zoom ID: 443 690 0397 Password: Welcome
-Zoom Meeting ID: 848 6481 7754 -Zoom Passcode: fan842rise
-Zoom Meeting ID: 910 6756 5136
-Zoom Meeting ID: 820 734 9077 -PASSWORD: charmcity
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Across Maryland, the 1,331 listed AA groups are concentrated in Baltimore (161 meetings), Annapolis (46), and Bel Air (45), with active groups in 223 cities in total. Monday is the busiest day for meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 40% of groups (527) offer an online or hybrid option.
Meetings per day of the week across Maryland. Monday has the most scheduled groups.
A.A.'s own literature does most of the heavy lifting between meetings in Maryland. These are the books most often spotted on a member's bookshelf, with a short note on what each one is for. Each card is tagged with its language.
The book Bill W. and Dr. Bob wrote first, in 1939. Most members pick up a copy in their first week or two and keep it close.
Look on AmazonBill W.'s longer essays on each Step and each Tradition. The usual companion read once the Big Book starts to feel familiar.
Look on AmazonA short, practical book about the day-to-day of staying sober. Often the one a sponsor suggests in the first month.
Look on AmazonOne short A.A. reading for each day of the year, with a thought to carry into it. Members often keep a copy on the kitchen counter.
Look on AmazonBrief passages from A.A.'s co-founder, arranged by topic. Some groups read one aloud at the top of every meeting.
Look on AmazonBaltimore Area Intergroup serves Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel, Howard, and the surrounding central Maryland counties. The city's meeting calendar includes longstanding groups in Fells Point, Federal Hill, Hampden, and Mount Vernon. The county-side calendar covers Towson, Pikesville, Catonsville, and the suburbs. Annapolis, the state capital, has weekday meetings serving state-government and Naval Academy populations.
Montgomery County's meeting calendar runs through Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Germantown. Prince George's County has its own meeting network across College Park, Hyattsville, Bowie, and Largo. The Spanish-language meeting presence is substantial in both counties. The federal-commuter rhythm shapes weekday meeting schedules. Several meetings coordinate with the DC and Northern Virginia fellowships.
Eastern Shore meetings run from Elkton and Chestertown down through Salisbury and the beach communities of Ocean City and Berlin. Western Maryland (Hagerstown, Cumberland, Frostburg) maintains its own meeting network across Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties. Southern Maryland (Waldorf, Lexington Park, Leonardtown) serves communities shaped in part by the Naval Air Station Patuxent River workforce.
MTA Maryland runs the Baltimore Light Rail, Metro Subway, and MARC commuter rail (to DC and to Frederick and Perryville). WMATA Metro covers the DC suburbs. Charm City Circulator is free in central Baltimore. Outside those, driving is the standard option.
Alcoholics Anonymous is active across 223 cities in Maryland, with 1,331 meetings listed in this directory. Meetings run mornings, evenings, and weekends, and formats range from open discussions to step study groups, so most people can find something that fits their schedule and where they are in recovery.
AA meetings in Maryland run in several formats, each suited to a different kind of participation. With 1,331 meetings listed, here is what you can expect to find:
Open to the public. Family members, friends, and anyone curious about A.A. are welcome to attend. No membership or personal connection to alcohol problems is required.
For people who have a desire to stop drinking. These meetings are private, and what is shared stays within the room.
A member shares their story of "experience, strength, and hope." These meetings can be grounding for newcomers who want to hear how others have navigated recovery.
Groups that work through the 12 Steps together. Found in Baltimore and across Maryland, these meetings focus on applying A.A. principles in practical terms.
Baltimore, Maryland's most active AA community, hosts 161 meetings. Other major cities include Annapolis, Bel Air, Silver Spring, and more, each running multiple meetings per week.
Whether you're traveling to Maryland for the first time or a longtime resident seeking support, understanding your transportation options can help you access the AA meetings you need. Below is comprehensive information about reaching meetings across the state.
When traveling to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Maryland, call ahead to confirm meeting times, verify the address, and get directions. Many AA groups warmly welcome newcomers, first-timers, and out-of-town visitors. If lack of transportation is preventing you from attending meetings, reach out to local AA groups via the AA hotline—many members volunteer to give free rides to people in early recovery, or can connect you with Zoom meetings and online AA meetings.