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North Dakota's AA community includes 185 meetings across 63 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 Dakota, this directory lists local AA groups that are open to newcomers and people at every stage of recovery.
North Dakota's AA fellowship covers a sparsely populated state where the meeting calendar is concentrated in the larger cities but reaches into the smallest communities through hybrid format. The directory lists meetings in all 53 counties.
The 3 Legacies Group ID #000090848
Hybrid (In-person and virtual using the link below) Password: 801801
Rainbow Recovery #715769
Use North door/lower level Online ID: 510294736 P.W. for online 10597
First Things First Group #176553
Newcomer Hybrid (In-person and virtual) The ONLINE meeting is available using the link below. You will enter a waiting room, where the chair will let you in. We have a hybrid meeting, where we meet synchronous in person and on ZOOM at...
Buffalo City Group #178928
In-person meetings have resumed following CDC guidelines. An ONLINE meeting is also available using the link below. PW. billwdrbob Please use alley entrance
Unity Group #128703
Open birthday speaker meeting is held on the last Thursday of the month. Hybrid (In-person and virtual) Password: 58201
Capital City Group #110720
Candlelight Online Meeting An ONLINE meeting is available using the link below. PW: cc
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Across North Dakota, the 185 listed AA groups are concentrated in Bismarck (39 meetings), Fargo (30), and Grand Forks (16), with active groups in 63 cities in total. Monday is the busiest day for meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 26% of groups (48) offer an online or hybrid option.
Meetings per day of the week across North Dakota. Monday has the most scheduled groups.
A.A.'s own literature does most of the heavy lifting between meetings in North Dakota. 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 AmazonA short, practical book about the day-to-day of staying sober. Often the one a sponsor suggests in the first month.
Look on AmazonOne 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 AmazonBrief passages from A.A.'s co-founder, arranged by topic. Some groups read one aloud at the top of every meeting.
Look on AmazonFargo Area Intergroup serves Cass County and the surrounding Red River Valley communities, with meetings that coordinate across the Minnesota border to Moorhead. Bismarck, the state capital, has weekday meetings serving state-government workers and reliable evening calendars. The I-94 corridor between the two cities supports a steady weekly schedule. Jamestown and Valley City anchor smaller meeting clusters along the corridor.
Grand Forks has a meeting cluster near the University of North Dakota and coordinates with East Grand Forks (Minnesota) across the river. Minot serves the North Central part of the state, including the meeting calendar shaped by the Minot Air Force Base. Devils Lake, Williston, and the Bakken-region communities maintain meeting networks adapted to the oil-and-gas workforce.
MAT-Bus serves Fargo. Bis-Man Transit serves Bismarck. Amtrak's Empire Builder runs through the state, stopping at Fargo, Grand Forks, Devils Lake, Minot, and Williston. Outside the cities, driving is the standard option.
Alcoholics Anonymous is active across 63 cities in North Dakota, with 185 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.
AA meetings in North Dakota run in several formats, each suited to a different kind of participation. With 185 meetings listed, here is what you can expect to find:
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.
For people who have a desire to stop drinking. These meetings are private, and what is shared stays within the room.
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.
Groups that work through the 12 Steps together. Found in Bismarck and across North Dakota, these meetings focus on applying A.A. principles in practical terms.
Bismarck, North Dakota's most active AA community, hosts 39 meetings. Other major cities include Fargo, Grand Forks, Dickinson, and more, each running multiple meetings per week.
Whether you're traveling to North Dakota 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.
When traveling to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in North Dakota, 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.