Find AA Meetings in South Carolina

AA meetings across South Carolina

Find AA Meetings in South Carolina

•Sourced from official South Carolina AA intergroups

South Carolina's AA community includes 513 meetings across 122 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 South Carolina, this directory lists local AA groups that are open to newcomers and people at every stage of recovery.

South Carolina's AA fellowship runs from the Lowcountry around Charleston up through the Midlands of Columbia and into the Upstate around Greenville and Spartanburg. The directory lists meetings in all 46 counties.

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Online AA Meetings in SC

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Awakenings Zoom

Awakenings

Sundays7:00AM - 8:00AM
Online
Columbia, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsDiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

ID: 251 002 8484. PW: 000000.

New Freedom - Beginner

NEW FREEDOM

Sundays7:00AM - 8:00AM
Online
2061 Glenns Bay Road, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyDiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessLocation Temporarily ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:

VIRTUAL MEETING ONLY VIA ZOOM ID # 590 348 9169 PW: 369654

Begin the Day - Beginner

Begin the Day Group

Sundays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Online
2061 Glenns Bay Road, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Last Saturday OSD/OB | Zoom: 4459344626 | PW: 8190074

Old Central
Sundays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Online
694 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:

In person and online

Pelham Group
Sundays6:30PM - 7:30PM
Online
1310 Old Spartanburg Road, Greer, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:

2nd Sunday - Speaker meeting & discussion; last Sunday - Speaker meeting / Birthdays

Heritage
Sundays6:30PM - 7:30PM
Online
1177 Gregorie Ferry Road, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Meetings are in person and on Zoom: https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 851 805 224 p/w: 1177

Johns Island

Johns Island Group

Sundays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
4416 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedStep StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Meetings are both in person and on Zoom

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Meeting Times Across South Carolina Near You

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AA Meetings in South Carolina by the Numbers

Across South Carolina, the 513 listed AA groups are concentrated in Myrtle Beach (49 meetings), Columbia (40), and Greenville (39), with active groups in 122 cities in total. Thursday is the busiest day for meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 28% of groups (146) offer an online or hybrid option.

Largest AA communities in South Carolina

When AA groups meet in South Carolina

  • Sunday143
  • Monday215
  • Tuesday218
  • Wednesday209
  • Thursday219
  • Friday203
  • Saturday182

Meetings per day of the week across South Carolina. Thursday has the most scheduled groups.

About AA in South Carolina

Charleston and the Lowcountry

Charleston Area Intergroup serves Charleston, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, James Island, and the surrounding communities, including a year-round meeting calendar that visibly expands with tourist traffic. The Lowcountry network extends to Beaufort, Hilton Head, and Bluffton, with meetings that draw a mix of year-round residents, retirees, and second-home owners.

Columbia and the Midlands

Columbia Area Intergroup serves the state capital and the surrounding Richland and Lexington counties. The University of South Carolina anchors a substantial young-people's meeting presence. State-government workers fill weekday downtown meetings. Fort Jackson adds a steady stream of military families to nearby civilian meetings.

Upstate: Greenville, Spartanburg, and the Foothills

Greenville-Spartanburg Intergroup serves the Upstate, including Anderson and the surrounding Appalachian foothill communities. The region's meeting culture has grown substantially with the population over the past two decades, including suburban-style calendars in the Mauldin, Simpsonville, and Greer communities.

Myrtle Beach, the Pee Dee, and rural SC

Myrtle Beach maintains a year-round meeting calendar that expands considerably during peak summer tourist season. The Grand Strand network extends to Conway and the Pee Dee communities of Florence and Darlington. Rock Hill connects to the Charlotte fellowship. Aiken, near Augusta, has its own meeting network.

Getting to a meeting in South Carolina

CARTA serves Charleston, COMET serves Columbia, GTA serves Greenville. Amtrak's Palmetto and Silver Service run through the state. Outside the metros, driving is the standard option.

Finding AA Meetings in South Carolina

Alcoholics Anonymous is active across 122 cities in South Carolina, with 513 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 South Carolina

AA meetings in South Carolina run in several formats, each suited to a different kind of participation. With 513 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 Myrtle Beach and across South Carolina, these meetings focus on applying A.A. principles in practical terms.

Major Cities with AA Support in South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina's most active AA community, hosts 49 meetings. Other major cities include Columbia, Greenville, Charleston, and more, each running multiple meetings per week.

Myrtle Beach

49 AA meetings available

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Columbia

40 AA meetings available

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Greenville

39 AA meetings available

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Charleston

37 AA meetings available

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Bluffton

18 AA meetings available

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Hilton Head Island

17 AA meetings available

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Getting to AA Meetings in South Carolina

Whether you're traveling to South 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 South 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.

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