Find AA Meetings in New Hampshire

Find AA Meetings in New Hampshire
•Sourced from official New Hampshire AA intergroups
New Hampshire's AA community includes 554 meetings across 134 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 New Hampshire, this directory lists local AA groups that are open to newcomers and people at every stage of recovery.
New Hampshire's AA fellowship covers a state that runs from the dense Massachusetts-border commuter belt up through the Lakes Region and the White Mountains to the North Country and the Canadian border. The directory lists meetings in all 10 counties, with year-round options in every population center.
Online AA Meetings in NH
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Meeting Times Across New Hampshire Near You
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AA Meetings in New Hampshire by the Numbers
Across New Hampshire, the 554 listed AA groups are concentrated in Manchester (50 meetings), Dover (32), and Nashua (26), with active groups in 134 cities in total. Tuesday is the busiest day for meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 26% of groups (145) offer an online or hybrid option.
Largest AA communities in New Hampshire
- 1.Manchester50 meetings
- 2.Dover32 meetings
- 3.Nashua26 meetings
- 4.Derry23 meetings
- 5.Keene20 meetings
- 6.Portsmouth20 meetings
- 7.Concord16 meetings
- 8.Hampton16 meetings
- 9.Laconia15 meetings
- 10.Newport14 meetings
When AA groups meet in New Hampshire
- Sunday95
- Monday118
- Tuesday128
- Wednesday123
- Thursday112
- Friday110
- Saturday96
Meetings per day of the week across New Hampshire. Tuesday has the most scheduled groups.
What members read between meetings
A.A.'s own literature does most of the heavy lifting between meetings in New Hampshire. 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 AmazonLiving Sober
EnglishA short, practical book about the day-to-day of staying sober. Often the one a sponsor suggests in the first month.
Look on AmazonDaily Reflections
EnglishOne 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 AmazonAs Bill Sees It
EnglishBrief passages from A.A.'s co-founder, arranged by topic. Some groups read one aloud at the top of every meeting.
Look on AmazonAbout AA in New Hampshire
The southern tier: Manchester, Nashua, and the commuter belt
Granite State Intergroup serves the densely populated southern tier of the state, including Manchester, Nashua, Concord, and the surrounding Hillsborough and Merrimack county communities. Manchester has the largest single concentration of meetings in the state, with a weekday calendar that includes noon meetings near the downtown medical center, after-work groups across the city, and late-night options. Nashua and the Massachusetts-border towns (Salem, Derry, Pelham, Hudson) have a strong commuter-culture calendar serving residents who work in the Boston metro. Concord, the state capital, anchors weekday meetings serving the state-government workforce.
Seacoast: Portsmouth, Dover, and the Atlantic coast
Seacoast Intergroup covers Portsmouth, Dover, Rochester, Exeter, Hampton, and the surrounding Rockingham and Strafford county communities. The Portsmouth meeting calendar reflects the city's mix of working-port history, naval-shipyard workforce, and recent professional growth, with several long-running groups in the downtown area. The Seacoast also includes hybrid meeting options that draw members from across the New Hampshire/Maine border.
Lakes Region, White Mountains, and the North Country
The Lakes Region (Laconia, Wolfeboro, Meredith, Plymouth) has a meeting calendar shaped by both year-round residents and the seasonal vacation-home community, with visible summer attendance increases. The White Mountains and North Country (Lincoln, North Conway, Berlin, Lancaster) maintain smaller but consistent meeting networks, often with hybrid format to keep weekly attendance possible across the sparsely populated geography. Hanover, Lebanon, and the Upper Valley anchor meetings near Dartmouth.
Getting to a meeting in New Hampshire
Manchester Transit and the Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation (COAST) cover the southern tier and Seacoast respectively. The Downeaster Amtrak service runs from Boston North Station to Portland (ME) via Exeter, Durham, and Dover. Outside the southern and Seacoast corridors, driving is the standard option.
Finding AA Meetings in New Hampshire
Alcoholics Anonymous is active across 134 cities in New Hampshire, with 554 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.
Meeting Types Available in New Hampshire
AA meetings in New Hampshire run in several formats, each suited to a different kind of participation. With 554 meetings listed, here is what you can expect to find:
Open Meetings
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.
Closed Meetings
For people who have a desire to stop drinking. These meetings are private, and what is shared stays within the room.
Speaker Meetings
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.
Step Study Groups
Groups that work through the 12 Steps together. Found in Manchester and across New Hampshire, these meetings focus on applying A.A. principles in practical terms.
Major Cities with AA Support in New Hampshire
Manchester, New Hampshire's most active AA community, hosts 50 meetings. Other major cities include Dover, Nashua, Derry, and more, each running multiple meetings per week.
Getting to AA Meetings in New Hampshire
Whether you're traveling to New Hampshire 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.
Planning Your Journey to AA Meetings
When traveling to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in New Hampshire, 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.