Awakenings
Thursdays7:00AM - 8:00AM
Online
Columbia, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
Daily ReflectionsDiscussionOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
ID: 251 002 8484. PW: 000000.
AA Meetings South Carolina
•Sourced from official South Carolina AA intergroups
South Carolina has 533 AA meetings listed across 124 cities, held every day of the week at churches, community centers, and online. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in South Carolina are free and confidential, and open to anyone with a desire to stop drinking, with no membership, referral, or fee required.
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.
South Carolina AA Intergroup and Central Office
The largest AA intergroup listed in South Carolina is Grand Strand Intergroup, with 121 meetings. Call them at (843) 445-7119 or visit aamyrtlebeach.org for meeting updates and local AA service information. 6 other AA service offices serve South Carolina, listed further down this page.
Online AA Meetings in South Carolina
West Ashley Group
Thursdays7:00AM - 8:00AM
Online
1531 Evergreen Street, Charleston, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
In person and online Zoom Meeting ID: 851 9243 6331 p/w: 513299
NEW FREEDOM
Thursdays7:00AM - 8:00AM
Online
2061 Glenns Bay Road, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
Location Temporarily ClosedOpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
VIRTUAL MEETING ONLY VIA ZOOM ID # 590 348 9169 PW: 369654
Thursdays7:15AM - 8:15AM
Online
302 Hibben Street, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenStep StudyEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Online and in-person The meeting is in the Fellowship Hall, next to the gravel parking lot.
Thursdays7:30AM - 8:30AM
Online
52 Cleveland Street, Greenville, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
There are two meetings occurring simultaneously: one in-person and one via zoom. ID: 117 991 857, Passcode: 000000 (six zeros)
Thursdays7:30AM - 8:30AM
Online
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Zoom ID: 508 636 957 Password: 2020
Pre-nooners
Thursdays7:30AM - 8:30AM
Online
171 Old Parsonage Road, Summerville, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Thursdays8:00AM - 9:00AM
Online
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenDiscussionEnglish
Thursdays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Online
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenStep StudyEnglish
Begin the Day Group
Thursdays9:00AM - 10:00AM
Online
2061 Glenns Bay Road, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Last Saturday OSD/OB | Zoom: 4459344626 | PW: 8190074
Thursdays10:00AM - 11:00AM
Online
Summerville, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Thursdays12:00PM - 1:00PM
Online
Irmo, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
ID: 674 697 828 PW: 674697828
Thursdays6:30PM - 7:30PM
Online
1177 Gregorie Ferry Road, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
NewcomerOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Beginner's Meetings are in person and on Zoom: https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 851 805 224 p/w: 1177
Access:
Behind the building
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
Columbia, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
English
Meeting Notes:
Meeting ID: 810 9466 2259 Passcode: Thursday7p
Johns Island Group
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
4416 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Both in person and Zoom
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
Greenville, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
MenOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
This meeting is held only on zoom. Meeting ID: 880 8334 2401 Passcode: BillW
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionNewcomerOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Password: Bill
Access:
PASSWORD: Bill
Thursdays7:00PM - 8:00PM
Online
3030 Ashley Town Center Drive, Charleston, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
Child-FriendlyOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomWomenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Also available on Zoom The last Thursday of each month will be a Big Book study.
Access:
near Costco
Thursdays8:00PM - 9:00PM
Online
Charleston, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Zoom only - https://zoom.us/j/92587907356?from=join#success password 12345
Thursdays9:00PM - 10:00PM
Online
Charleston, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
NewcomerOpenEnglish
Awakenings
Fridays7:00AM - 8:00AM
Online
Columbia, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
ID: 251 002 8484. PW: 000000.
West Ashley Group
Fridays7:00AM - 8:00AM
Online
1531 Evergreen Street, Charleston, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
In person and online Zoom Meeting ID: 851 9243 6331 p/w: 513299
NEW FREEDOM
Fridays7:00AM - 8:00AM
Online
2061 Glenns Bay Road, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes:
Zoom ID # 590 348 9169 PW: 369654
Fridays7:15AM - 8:15AM
Online
302 Hibben Street, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
The last Friday of the month will be a speaker meeting. Online and in person The meeting is in the Fellowship Hall, next to the gravel parking lot.
Fridays7:30AM - 8:30AM
Online
52 Cleveland Street, Greenville, South Carolina
Meeting Types & Format:
LiteratureOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:
There are two meetings occurring simultaneously: one in-person and one via zoom. ID: 117 991 857, Passcode: 000000 (six zeros)
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AA Meetings Finder in South Carolina
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When Are AA Meetings in South Carolina?
Most AA meetings in South Carolina start at 7pm, with 278 scheduled across the week at that hour. The single busiest slot is Thursday at 7pm, when 57 meetings run.
AA Meetings in South Carolina by the Numbers
Across South Carolina, the 533 listed AA groups are concentrated in Myrtle Beach (51 meetings), Columbia (41), and Charleston (38), with active groups in 124 cities in total. Thursday is the busiest day for meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 27% of groups (143) offer an online or hybrid option.
Largest AA communities in South Carolina
- 1.Myrtle Beach51 meetings
- 2.Columbia41 meetings
- 3.Charleston38 meetings
- 4.Greenville38 meetings
- 5.Bluffton18 meetings
- 6.Summerville18 meetings
- 7.Hilton Head Island17 meetings
- 8.Mount Pleasant15 meetings
- 9.Beaufort14 meetings
- 10.Florence13 meetings
When AA groups meet in South Carolina
- Sunday147
- Monday218
- Tuesday221
- Wednesday213
- Thursday223
- Friday205
- Saturday189
Meetings per day of the week across South Carolina. Thursday has the most scheduled groups.
What members read between meetings
A.A.'s own literature does most of the heavy lifting between meetings in South Carolina. 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.
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Bill W.'s longer essays on each Step and each Tradition. The usual companion read once the Big Book starts to feel familiar.
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Living Sober
EnglishA short, practical book about the day-to-day of staying sober. Often the one a sponsor suggests in the first month.
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Daily Reflections
EnglishOne 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.
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As Bill Sees It
EnglishBrief passages from A.A.'s co-founder, arranged by topic. Some groups read one aloud at the top of every meeting.
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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
South Carolina leans toward open meetings: 66% of the weekly schedule is open to anyone, against 27% closed. Wheelchair access is listed for 47%, and 14% are Big Book studies. Meetings are also held in Spanish.
What kinds of AA meetings are there in South Carolina?
| Meeting type | Share of weekly meetings | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Open | 66% | Anyone may attend, including family and friends |
| Discussion | 51% | Members share on a chosen topic |
| Wheelchair access | 47% | The venue lists wheelchair access |
| Closed | 27% | For people who have a desire to stop drinking |
| Big Book | 14% | Reads and discusses the book Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Step study | 7% | Works through the Twelve Steps |
| Newcomer | 6% | Geared to people new to AA |
| Women | 6% | For women |
| Speaker | 5% | One member tells their story |
| Spanish | 4% | Held in Spanish |
| 12 Steps & 12 Traditions | 4% | Studies the book of that name |
| Men | 3% | For men |
| Tradition study | 1% | Studies the Twelve Traditions |
A meeting can carry several types, so the shares do not add up to 100%.
Major Cities with AA Support in South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina's most active AA community, hosts 51 meetings. Other major cities include Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, and more, each running multiple meetings per week.
Is there support in South Carolina for family and friends of someone who drinks?
Yes. 66% of the weekly AA schedule in South Carolina is open meetings, which anyone may attend, including family and friends who want to understand what someone they love is going through. In all, 3 weekly sessions run alongside an Al-Anon meeting.
Al-Anon is a separate fellowship for people affected by someone else's drinking, and Alateen is its program for teenagers. Both are free and list their own meetings, in person and online, at al-anon.org. This directory lists AA meetings only.
AA is not treatment. For detox, treatment and sober living, see what other alcohol support there is besides AA.
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South Carolina Intergroups and Central Offices
7 offices are listed for South Carolina, with the contact details each one publishes.
Greater Columbia Intergroup
20
Upstate Intergroup
77