Find AA Meetings in South Dakota
Find AA Meetings in South Dakota
•Sourced from official South Dakota AA intergroups
South Dakota's AA community includes 152 meetings across 68 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 Dakota, this directory lists local AA groups that are open to newcomers and people at every stage of recovery.
South Dakota's AA fellowship is concentrated in Sioux Falls and Rapid City, with meeting networks reaching into the Black Hills, the Missouri River communities, and across the Pine Ridge and Rosebud reservations. The directory lists meetings in all 66 counties.
Online AA Meetings in SD
Meeting Times Across South Dakota Near You
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AA Meetings in South Dakota by the Numbers
Across South Dakota, the 152 listed AA groups are concentrated in Rapid City (30 meetings), Sioux Falls (30), and Aberdeen (5), with active groups in 68 cities in total. Tuesday is the busiest day for meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 11% of groups (17) offer an online or hybrid option.
Largest AA communities in South Dakota
- 1.Rapid City30 meetings
- 2.Sioux Falls30 meetings
- 3.Aberdeen5 meetings
- 4.Watertown5 meetings
- 5.Spearfish4 meetings
- 6.Yankton4 meetings
- 7.Brookings3 meetings
- 8.Huron3 meetings
- 9.Sturgis3 meetings
- 10.Custer2 meetings
When AA groups meet in South Dakota
- Sunday47
- Monday63
- Tuesday73
- Wednesday66
- Thursday62
- Friday51
- Saturday49
Meetings per day of the week across South Dakota. Tuesday 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 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 AmazonLiving Sober
EnglishA short, practical book about the day-to-day of staying sober. Often the one a sponsor suggests in the first month.
Look on AmazonDaily 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.
Look on AmazonAs 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.
Look on AmazonAbout AA in South Dakota
Sioux Falls and Eastern South Dakota
Sioux Falls Area Intergroup serves Minnehaha and Lincoln counties, with a meeting calendar that reflects the city's recent rapid growth. The downtown and surrounding neighborhoods have established meetings. Brookings has a meeting cluster near SDSU. Mitchell, Aberdeen, and Watertown anchor smaller meeting networks across Eastern South Dakota.
Rapid City, the Black Hills, and Western South Dakota
Rapid City serves the western half of the state. Spearfish, Sturgis (with its substantial August event population), Deadwood, and Hot Springs round out the Black Hills meeting calendar. The Pine Ridge Reservation has AA meetings serving the Oglala Sioux community. Eagle Butte and the smaller Cheyenne River Reservation communities also have meetings.
Getting to a meeting in South Dakota
Sioux Area Metro serves Sioux Falls. Rapid Transit serves Rapid City. Outside those, driving is the standard option.
Finding AA Meetings in South Dakota
Alcoholics Anonymous is active across 68 cities in South Dakota, with 152 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 Dakota
AA meetings in South Dakota run in several formats, each suited to a different kind of participation. With 152 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 Rapid City and across South Dakota, these meetings focus on applying A.A. principles in practical terms.
Major Cities with AA Support in South Dakota
Rapid City, South Dakota's most active AA community, hosts 30 meetings. Other major cities include Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Watertown, and more, each running multiple meetings per week.
Getting to AA Meetings in South Dakota
Whether you're traveling to South 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.
Planning Your Journey to AA Meetings
When traveling to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in South 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.