Tuesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St Mary's Memorial Campus
4988 New York 30, Amsterdam, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
AA Meetings Amsterdam, NY
•Sourced from official AA intergroups
There are 10 AA meetings in Amsterdam, NY across 5 locations and 6 days a week. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are free and confidential, and open to anyone with a desire to stop drinking. Use the schedule below to find local and online AA meetings in Amsterdam by day, time, and format, with directions to each.
Across Amsterdam, Monday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and afternoon (12–5 PM) sessions are the most common. About 10% 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, Speaker, and Closed meetings. If nothing nearby fits your schedule, Clifton Park (19 mi) and Saratoga Springs (23 mi) also have listed meetings within driving range.
AA Meetings in Amsterdam, NY
Tuesdays7:30PM - 8:30PM
St. Ann Episcopal Church
37 Division Street, Amsterdam, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Wednesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St Mary's Memorial Campus
4988 New York 30, Amsterdam, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Wednesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St. Ann Episcopal Church
37 Division Street, Amsterdam, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Thursdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St Mary's Memorial Campus
4988 New York 30, Amsterdam, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Thursdays9:00PM - 10:00PM
United Presbyterian Church
25 Church Street, Amsterdam, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
SpeakerOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:
[Online Meetings Password: 1935] no online meeting available
Fridays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St Mary's Memorial Campus
4988 New York 30, Amsterdam, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Sundays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Online
427 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenDiscussionSpeakerEnglish
Meeting Notes:
[Online Meetings ID: 922569660, Password: 1935] online meeting only 9/1/21
Mondays12:00PM - 1:00PM
St Mary's Memorial Campus
4988 New York 30, Amsterdam, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Mondays8:30PM - 9:30PM
United Presbyterian Church
25 Church Street, Amsterdam, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:
[Online Meetings Password: 1935] no online meeting available
Tuesdays8:00AM - 9:00AM
St. George's Episcopal Church
30 North Ferry Street, Schenectady, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenDiscussionEnglish
Tuesdays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Online
2910 Campbell Avenue, Rotterdam, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
Living SoberOpenLocation Temporarily ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
[Online Meetings ID: 9457047224, Password: StaySober] Online only
Tuesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Schenectady Clubhouse
430 Cedar Street, Schenectady, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedStep StudyWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
NO Wheelchair Accessible Bathroom
Tuesdays5:30PM - 6:30PM
Shenendehowa United Methodist Church
971 New York 146, Clifton Park, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Tuesdays6:00PM - 7:00PM
Bethel Saratoga
3246 U.S. 9, Saratoga Springs, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedEnglish
Tuesdays6:30PM - 7:30PM
Scotia United Methodist Church
201 North Ten Broeck Street, Scotia, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyWheelchair AccessClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Cover to cover Big Book meeting
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
First Presbyterian Church
37 South Market Street, Johnstown, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedStep StudyTradition StudyEnglish
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Free Methodist Church
1200 County Highway 122, Gloversville, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenDiscussionEnglish
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Rotterdam Community Center
705 Curry Road, Rotterdam, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Please use REAR Entrance if Door is Locked
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Hedgerow House
994 New York 67, Ballston Spa, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedSpeakerDiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Extra parking is next door in bank parking lot if lot is full.
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
St. Madeleine Sophie Church
3500 Carman Road, Schenectady, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenBig Book StudyEnglish
Tuesdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Round Lake Methodist Church
34 George Avenue, Mechanicville, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedStep StudyEnglish
Wednesdays8:00AM - 9:00AM
St. George's Episcopal Church
30 North Ferry Street, Schenectady, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedStep StudyTradition StudyEnglish
Wednesdays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Online
2910 Campbell Avenue, Rotterdam, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenLocation Temporarily ClosedStep StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:
[Online Meetings ID: 9457047224, Password: StaySober] Online only
Wednesdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Fulmont Community Church
16 West Fulton Street, Gloversville, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenDiscussionBig Book StudyEnglish
Meeting Times in Amsterdam Near You
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Finding AA Meetings in Amsterdam, NY
This directory lists 10 AA meetings across 5 locations in Amsterdam, New York, 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, Amsterdam'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 Amsterdam area
For official AA information, visit aa.org.
Recovery Support in Amsterdam, NY Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 10 AA meetings in Amsterdam, NY at 5 venues. AA meetings are free and Alcoholics Anonymous is self supporting, so there is no fee, no insurance check, and no intake form. AA is not treatment and does not provide detox, medical care, or housing. Those are separate services, and knowing which is which is the difference between getting the right help and getting none.
What kinds of alcohol support are there in New York?
Five things are commonly confused with each other. They differ in who supervises them, whether you live there, and how they are paid for.
| Option | What it is | Medically supervised | How it is paid for |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA meetings | Free peer support groups, in person and online | No | Free, self supporting through member contributions |
| Detox | Short term medically supervised detox while alcohol leaves the body | Yes | Health service or paid, depending on the provider |
| Residential treatment | Inpatient or residential treatment, living on site for a set period | Yes | Health service, insurance, or self funded |
| Outpatient treatment | Outpatient and intensive outpatient programmes, structured sessions while living at home | Usually | Health service, insurance, or self funded |
| Sober living | Sober living homes and recovery residences, shared abstinent housing with house rules | No | Usually rent paid by the resident |
Is it safe to stop drinking without medical help?
Not always, and this is the one thing on this page worth reading twice. Stopping suddenly after heavy daily drinking can cause withdrawal that ranges from uncomfortable to genuinely dangerous, which is why medically supervised detox exists as a service distinct from counselling or rehab. If you drink heavily every day, the safe order is to speak to a doctor or a withdrawal service first, then use meetings to hold the ground you gain. This is the published position of SAMHSA, not advice from this directory.
What is a sober living home and who is it for?
Sober living homes and recovery residences are shared homes where everyone living there is staying sober, usually with house rules, curfews, and required meeting attendance. It is housing, not treatment, and not medical care. People commonly move in after residential treatment, or when going home would mean returning to the circumstances the drinking grew in. Residents in New York typically attend local AA meetings as part of the house agreement, which is where a schedule like the one on this page stops being abstract.
Where can I get free and confidential help now?
If you would rather speak to somebody today than read further, these are free, confidential, and not run by this site:
- SAMHSA National Helpline, 1-800-662-4357. Free and confidential, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in English and Spanish.
- FindTreatment.gov, to search services by location and by what you can pay.
- Emergency and crisis contacts if the situation is urgent right now.
Service details verified against SAMHSA on . The AA Directory lists meetings. It does not run, recommend, rank, or take payment from any treatment provider, sober living home operator, or detox service, and it has no affiliation with the groups whose meetings it lists. Anything described above that is not an AA meeting is here so you know it exists, not because it is being suggested to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
All AA Service Offices Serving Amsterdam
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AA Meetings in Montgomery County, New York
Amsterdam is located in Montgomery County, part of the broader New York AA network. This directory covers AA meetings throughout Montgomery County, with times, locations, formats, and accessibility details for each.
Find AA Meetings by County in New York
Montgomery 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 Montgomery County
- Meeting formats: 10+ AA meetings across Montgomery County, covering open, closed, speaker, step study, and specialized groups
- Locations: Meetings throughout Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam attend meetings in neighboring communities within Montgomery 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 New York AA meetings directory to find groups in other cities throughout Montgomery County and across the state.