Unity Monday
Mondays11:00AM - 12:00PM
Phone In
Olean, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyDiscussionNewcomerOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
712-432-3900, 459482# Big Book Study
AA Meetings Olean, NY
•Sourced from official AA intergroups
There are 23 AA meetings in Olean, NY across 10 locations and 7 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 Olean by day, time, and format, with directions to each.
Across Olean, Monday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. In-person groups meet across 10 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Discussion, Newcomer, and Literature meetings. If nothing nearby fits your schedule, Warren (40 mi) and Jamestown (41 mi) also have listed meetings within driving range.
AA Meetings in Olean, NY
Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Bethany Lutheran Church
6 Leo Moss Drive, Olean, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyLiteratureOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Bring your own Big Book
Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Basilica of St. Mary's of the Angels
202 South Union Street, Olean, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionNewcomerOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Phone In
Olean, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionLiteratureOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
712-432-3900, 459482# Service discussion
Tuesdays11:00AM - 12:00PM
Phone In
Olean, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionNewcomerOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
712-432-3900, 459482# Open Discussion
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Phone In
Olean, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
712-432-3900, 459482# Open Discussion
Tuesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Bethany Lutheran Church
6 Leo Moss Drive, Olean, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
As Bill Sees ItLiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomLocation Temporarily ClosedEnglish
Wednesdays11:00AM - 12:00PM
St. John's Parish Hall
921 North Union Street, Olean, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Wednesdays11:00AM - 12:00PM
Phone In
Olean, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionNewcomerOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
712-432-3900, 459482# Open Discussion
Wednesdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Bethany Lutheran Church
6 Leo Moss Drive, Olean, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyDiscussionLiteratureNewcomerOpenSpeakerStep StudyWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Fridays11:00AM - 12:00PM
St. John's Church
931 North Union Street, Olean, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionNewcomerOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Fridays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Immanual Lutheran Church
417 Laurens Street, Olean, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionNewcomerOpenSpeakerEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Hybrid with NY-Penn United phone conference 712-432-3900 conf id 459482#
Saturdays1:00PM - 2:00PM
Olean First Baptist Church
133 South Union Street, Olean, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionNewcomerOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Unity Sunday
Sundays11:00AM - 12:00PM
Phone In
Olean, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionNewcomerOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
712-432-3900, 459482# Open Discussion
Unity Sunday
Sundays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Phone In
Olean, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyDiscussionLiteratureNewcomerOpenSpeakerEnglish
Meeting Notes:
712-432-3900, 459482# Reading Big Book Stories
Sundays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Bethany Lutheran Church
6 Leo Moss Drive, Olean, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyDiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Mondays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Jefferson Defress Family Center
207 2nd Avenue, Warren, Pennsylvania
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
District 19, GSO #000023913
Mondays12:00PM - 1:00PM
MHA
31 Water Street, Jamestown, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionNewcomerOpenEnglish
Mondays12:00PM - 1:00PM
511 Club
511 East 2nd Street, Jamestown, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyDiscussionOpenEnglish
Mondays7:00PM - 8:00PM
First Presbyterian Church
54 East Corydon Street, Bradford, Pennsylvania
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:
District 40, GSO #000024940
Mondays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Randolph United Presbyterian
186 Main Street, Randolph, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Mondays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Jefferson Defress Family Center
207 2nd Avenue, Warren, Pennsylvania
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes:
District 19, GSO #000112805
Mondays8:00PM - 9:00PM
St. Joseph Episcopal Church
116 Arnold Avenue, Port Allegany, Pennsylvania
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenSpeakerWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes:
District 40, GSO #000005836
Mondays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Belmont United Methodist Church
7 Park Circle, Belmont, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedDiscussionWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Mondays8:00PM - 9:00PM
St. Mary's
417 West Main Street, Arcade, New York
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Times in Olean Near You
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Finding AA Meetings in Olean, NY
This directory lists 23 AA meetings across 10 locations in Olean, 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, Olean'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 Olean area
For official AA information, visit aa.org.
Recovery Support in Olean, NY Beyond Meetings
This directory lists 23 AA meetings in Olean, NY at 10 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.
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AA Meetings in Cattaraugus County, New York
Olean is located in Cattaraugus County, part of the broader New York AA network. This directory covers AA meetings throughout Cattaraugus County, with times, locations, formats, and accessibility details for each.
Find AA Meetings by County in New York
Cattaraugus 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 Cattaraugus County
- Meeting formats: 23+ AA meetings across Cattaraugus County, covering open, closed, speaker, step study, and specialized groups
- Locations: Meetings throughout Olean 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 Olean attend meetings in neighboring communities within Cattaraugus 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 Cattaraugus County and across the state.