Find AA Meetings in North Carolina

Find AA Meetings in North Carolina
•Sourced from official North Carolina AA intergroups
North Carolina's AA community includes 1,407 meetings across 275 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 North Carolina, this directory lists local AA groups that are open to newcomers and people at every stage of recovery.
North Carolina's AA fellowship runs from the Outer Banks across the Coastal Plain, through the Piedmont metros, and up into the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains. The directory lists meetings in all 100 counties.
Online AA Meetings in NC
ONLINE ONLY. Zoom Meeting ID: 838 7685 2805, Passcode: 382443
We begin the meeting with reading either the Daily Reflections for the current date or a random page from As Bill Sees It. We then meditate for 5 minutes, and go around the room for discussion on the reading.
Meeting ID: 727 821 669 Passcode: 061035
Sunrise AA Group
Meeting ID: 450 722 553 Password: 548455
***Community Outreach Bldg. #300, behind the church***
AA Zoomaholic Speaker Meeting
Password 239551
Meeting ID: 859 996 6983 Password: SunMorn11
online only
Meeting Times Across North Carolina Near You
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AA Meetings in North Carolina by the Numbers
Across North Carolina, the 1,407 listed AA groups are concentrated in Charlotte (134 meetings), Raleigh (101), and Wilmington (63), with active groups in 275 cities in total. Tuesday is the busiest day for meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 28% of groups (399) offer an online or hybrid option.
Largest AA communities in North Carolina
- 1.Charlotte134 meetings
- 2.Raleigh101 meetings
- 3.Wilmington63 meetings
- 4.Greensboro52 meetings
- 5.Asheville48 meetings
- 6.Winston Salem46 meetings
- 7.Durham36 meetings
- 8.Gastonia23 meetings
- 9.High Point22 meetings
- 10.Aberdeen19 meetings
When AA groups meet in North Carolina
- Sunday327
- Monday459
- Tuesday462
- Wednesday448
- Thursday455
- Friday403
- Saturday374
Meetings per day of the week across North Carolina. Tuesday has the most scheduled groups.
About AA in North Carolina
Charlotte and the Piedmont
Charlotte Area Intergroup serves Mecklenburg and the surrounding counties, including the rapidly growing communities of Concord, Gastonia, Rock Hill (across the SC line), and Huntersville. The city's meeting calendar includes a substantial young-professional presence Uptown, established neighborhood groups in Plaza Midwood and South End, and a growing Spanish-language calendar.
Raleigh-Durham, the Research Triangle, and the Triad
Triangle Intergroup serves Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Cary, with a meeting calendar shaped by both the university communities (NCSU, Duke, UNC) and the rapidly growing tech-corridor population. The Triad (Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point) has its own intergroup structure and a thick weekly schedule reflecting the region's long industrial history.
Asheville, the Mountains, and Western NC
Asheville has a notably active and varied meeting culture for a city its size, with established downtown groups, a substantial young-people's calendar, and several long-running meeting houses. Western North Carolina extends through Hendersonville, Brevard, Boone, Murphy, and the Cherokee Nation. The mountain meeting calendar grows seasonally with both summer tourism and second-home residents.
Wilmington, the Outer Banks, and the coast
Wilmington anchors the coastal meeting calendar serving the Cape Fear region. The Outer Banks (Manteo, Nags Head, Hatteras) maintain year-round meetings that grow substantially during the summer season. Jacksonville and the Crystal Coast communities serve both year-round residents and the Camp Lejeune military-family population.
Getting to a meeting in North Carolina
CATS covers Charlotte with light rail and bus. GoRaleigh, GoDurham, GoTriangle, and the regional transit network serve the Triangle. PART covers the Triad. Amtrak's Carolinian and Piedmont services link Charlotte, Greensboro, and Raleigh. Outside the metros, driving is the standard option.
Finding AA Meetings in North Carolina
Alcoholics Anonymous is active across 275 cities in North Carolina, with 1,407 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 North Carolina
AA meetings in North Carolina run in several formats, each suited to a different kind of participation. With 1,407 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 Charlotte and across North Carolina, these meetings focus on applying A.A. principles in practical terms.
Major Cities with AA Support in North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina's most active AA community, hosts 134 meetings. Other major cities include Raleigh, Wilmington, Greensboro, and more, each running multiple meetings per week.
Getting to AA Meetings in North Carolina
Whether you're traveling to North Carolina 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 North Carolina, 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.