Find AA Meetings in New Bedford, MA

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The AA Directory lists 24 AA meetings in New Bedford, MA across 13 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 New Bedford by day, time, and format, with directions to each.

Across New Bedford, Sunday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 4% of groups (1) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 13 venues in and around the city.

Common formats include Discussion, Speaker, and Big Book meetings. If nothing nearby fits your schedule, Warwick (25 mi) and Providence (27 mi) also have listed meetings within driving range.

AA Meetings in New Bedford, MA

Living Sober
Mondays7:30PM - 9:00PM
Faith Ministries
848 Mount Pleasant Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionLiving SoberOpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
First Aid
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:15PM
First Congregational Church
2195 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

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Primary Purpose
Tuesdays7:30PM - 9:00PM
Faith Ministries
848 Mount Pleasant Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenStep StudyWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Downtown West
Thursdays6:30PM - 7:30PM
Bethel AME Church
532 County St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionSpeaker
Big Book Crew
Thursdays7:30PM - 9:00PM
Faith Ministries
848 Mount Pleasant Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Valientes
Saturdays5:00PM - 7:00PM
PAACA Services
360 Coggeshall Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenSpeakerSpanish
Valientes
Sundays9:00AM - 11:00AM
PAACA Services
360 Coggeshall Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenSpeakerSpanish
Miracles Happen
Sundays7:00PM - 8:30PM
Faith Ministries
848 Mount Pleasant Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Eye Opener
Mondays7:30AM - 8:30AM
St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church
124 Front Street, Marion, Massachusetts
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish

Meeting Times in New Bedford Near You

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Finding AA Meetings in New Bedford, MA

This directory lists 24 AA meetings across 13 locations in New Bedford, Massachusetts, 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, New Bedford'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 New Bedford area

For official AA information, visit aa.org.

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AA Meetings in Bristol County, Massachusetts

New Bedford is located in Bristol County, part of the broader Massachusetts AA network. This directory covers AA meetings throughout Bristol County, with times, locations, formats, and accessibility details for each.

Find AA Meetings by County in Massachusetts

Bristol 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 Bristol County

  • Meeting formats: 24+ AA meetings across Bristol County, covering open, closed, speaker, step study, and specialized groups
  • Locations: Meetings throughout New Bedford 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 New Bedford attend meetings in neighboring communities within Bristol 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 Massachusetts AA meetings directory to find groups in other cities throughout Bristol County and across the state.

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