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AA Meetings in Bristol, VT
Meeting NameDay & TimeLocationAddressTypesActions
7:15 AM Group
Monday at
7:15AM
Ripton, VT, USA
Ripton, Vermont
12 Steps & 12 Traditions
As Bill Sees It
Big Book
+7 more
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7:15 AM Group
Tuesday at
7:15AM
Ripton, VT, USA
Ripton, Vermont
12 Steps & 12 Traditions
As Bill Sees It
Big Book
+7 more
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7:15 AM Group
Wednesday at
7:15AM
Ripton, VT, USA
Ripton, Vermont
12 Steps & 12 Traditions
As Bill Sees It
Big Book
+6 more
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Middlebury AM Step Meeting
Sunday at
9:00AM
Middlebury, VT 05753, USA
Middlebury, Vermont
Open
Step Meeting
English
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The Basement Bunch
Saturday at
9:00AM
Middlebury United Methodist Church
43 North Pleasant Street, Middlebury, Vermont
Discussion
Open
English
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Saturday 9 AM Group
Saturday at
9:00AM
Middlebury, VT 05753, USA
Middlebury, Vermont
Discussion
Open
English
View Details
Keep It Simple Group
Monday at
12:00PM
Middlebury, VT 05753, USA
Middlebury, Vermont
12 Steps & 12 Traditions
As Bill Sees It
Big Book
+4 more
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Keep It Simple Group
Tuesday at
12:00PM
Middlebury, VT 05753, USA
Middlebury, Vermont
12 Steps & 12 Traditions
As Bill Sees It
Big Book
+4 more
View Details
Keep It Simple Group
Wednesday at
12:00PM
Middlebury, VT 05753, USA
Middlebury, Vermont
12 Steps & 12 Traditions
As Bill Sees It
Big Book
+4 more
View Details
Keep It Simple Group
Thursday at
12:00PM
Middlebury, VT 05753, USA
Middlebury, Vermont
12 Steps & 12 Traditions
As Bill Sees It
Big Book
+4 more
View Details
Keep It Simple Group
Friday at
12:00PM
Middlebury, VT 05753, USA
Middlebury, Vermont
As Bill Sees It
Big Book
Daily Reflections
+3 more
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Discussion Group
Sunday at
4:00PM
Bristol Federated Church
37 North Street, Bristol, Vermont
Literature
Open
English
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Women's Meeting
Thursday at
4:00PM
Methodist Church
47 North Pleasant Street, Middlebury, Vermont
Women
English
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New Freedom Group
Sunday at
5:30PM
Turning Point Center - Middlebury
79 Court Street, Middlebury, Vermont
Open
Step Meeting
English
View Details
New Freedom Group
Monday at
5:30PM
Turning Point Center - Middlebury
79 Court Street, Middlebury, Vermont
Discussion
Open
Wheelchair Access
+1 more
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New Freedom Group
Tuesday at
5:30PM
Turning Point Center - Middlebury
79 Court Street, Middlebury, Vermont
As Bill Sees It
Open
Wheelchair Access
+1 more
View Details
New Freedom Group
Wednesday at
5:30PM
Turning Point Center - Middlebury
79 Court Street, Middlebury, Vermont
Big Book
Open
Wheelchair Access
+1 more
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New Freedom Group
Thursday at
5:30PM
Turning Point Center - Middlebury
79 Court Street, Middlebury, Vermont
Discussion
Wheelchair Access
English
View Details
New Freedom Group
Friday at
5:30PM
Turning Point Center - Middlebury
79 Court Street, Middlebury, Vermont
Open
Step Meeting
Wheelchair Access
+1 more
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New Freedom Group
Saturday at
5:30PM
Turning Point Center - Middlebury
79 Court Street, Middlebury, Vermont
Newcomer
Open
Wheelchair Access
+1 more
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Vergennes Free Thinkers
Thursday at
6:00PM
Vergennes, VT 05491, USA
Vergennes, Vermont
Digital Basket
Discussion
English
+2 more
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Vergennes
Sunday at
7:00PM
St Paul's Episcopal Church
6 Park Street, Vergennes, Vermont
12 Steps & 12 Traditions
Discussion
Open
+2 more
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Otter Creek Group - Daily Reflections
Tuesday at
7:00PM
Congregational Church
30 South Water Street, Vergennes, Vermont
Discussion
Open
Wheelchair Access
+1 more
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Otter Creek Group - Daily Reflections
Tuesday at
7:00PM
Vergennes, VT 05491, USA
Vergennes, Vermont
Daily Reflections
Digital Basket
English
+1 more
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Friday Night Group
Friday at
7:00PM
St Paul's Episcopal Church
6 Park Street, Vergennes, Vermont
Big Book
Discussion
Open
+2 more
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AA Meetings in Bristol, VT

7:15 AM Group

Mondays7:15AM
Ripton, VT, USA
Ripton, Vermont

Meeting Types & Format:

12 Steps & 12 TraditionsAs Bill Sees ItBig BookDiscussionLiteratureLiving SoberOpenStep MeetingTradition StudyEnglish
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7:15 AM Group

Tuesdays7:15AM
Ripton, VT, USA
Ripton, Vermont

Meeting Types & Format:

12 Steps & 12 TraditionsAs Bill Sees ItBig BookDiscussionLiteratureLiving SoberOpenStep MeetingTradition StudyEnglish
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7:15 AM Group

Wednesdays7:15AM
Ripton, VT, USA
Ripton, Vermont

Meeting Types & Format:

12 Steps & 12 TraditionsAs Bill Sees ItBig BookDiscussionLiving SoberOpenStep MeetingTradition StudyEnglish
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Middlebury AM Step Meeting

Sundays9:00AM
Middlebury, VT 05753, USA
Middlebury, Vermont

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenStep MeetingEnglish
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The Basement Bunch

Saturdays9:00AM
Middlebury United Methodist Church
43 North Pleasant Street, Middlebury, Vermont

Meeting Types & Format:

DiscussionOpenEnglish
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Saturday 9 AM Group

Saturdays9:00AM
Middlebury, VT 05753, USA
Middlebury, Vermont

Meeting Types & Format:

DiscussionOpenEnglish
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Keep It Simple Group

Mondays12:00PM
Middlebury, VT 05753, USA
Middlebury, Vermont

Meeting Types & Format:

12 Steps & 12 TraditionsAs Bill Sees ItBig BookDaily ReflectionsLiteratureOpenEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Keep It Simple Group

Tuesdays12:00PM
Middlebury, VT 05753, USA
Middlebury, Vermont

Meeting Types & Format:

12 Steps & 12 TraditionsAs Bill Sees ItBig BookDiscussionOpenStep MeetingEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Keep It Simple Group

Wednesdays12:00PM
Middlebury, VT 05753, USA
Middlebury, Vermont

Meeting Types & Format:

12 Steps & 12 TraditionsAs Bill Sees ItBig BookDaily ReflectionsDiscussionOpenEnglish
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Keep It Simple Group

Thursdays12:00PM
Middlebury, VT 05753, USA
Middlebury, Vermont

Meeting Types & Format:

12 Steps & 12 TraditionsAs Bill Sees ItBig BookDaily ReflectionsDiscussionOpenEnglish
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Keep It Simple Group

Fridays12:00PM
Middlebury, VT 05753, USA
Middlebury, Vermont

Meeting Types & Format:

As Bill Sees ItBig BookDaily ReflectionsDiscussionOpenEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Discussion Group

Sundays4:00PM
Bristol Federated Church
37 North Street, Bristol, Vermont

Meeting Types & Format:

LiteratureOpenEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Women's Meeting

Thursdays4:00PM
Methodist Church
47 North Pleasant Street, Middlebury, Vermont

Meeting Types & Format:

WomenEnglish
View Meeting Details →

New Freedom Group

Sundays5:30PM
Turning Point Center - Middlebury
79 Court Street, Middlebury, Vermont

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenStep MeetingEnglish
View Meeting Details →

New Freedom Group

Mondays5:30PM
Turning Point Center - Middlebury
79 Court Street, Middlebury, Vermont

Meeting Types & Format:

DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

New Freedom Group

Tuesdays5:30PM
Turning Point Center - Middlebury
79 Court Street, Middlebury, Vermont

Meeting Types & Format:

As Bill Sees ItOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

New Freedom Group

Wednesdays5:30PM
Turning Point Center - Middlebury
79 Court Street, Middlebury, Vermont

Meeting Types & Format:

Big BookOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

New Freedom Group

Thursdays5:30PM
Turning Point Center - Middlebury
79 Court Street, Middlebury, Vermont

Meeting Types & Format:

DiscussionWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

New Freedom Group

Fridays5:30PM
Turning Point Center - Middlebury
79 Court Street, Middlebury, Vermont

Meeting Types & Format:

OpenStep MeetingWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

New Freedom Group

Saturdays5:30PM
Turning Point Center - Middlebury
79 Court Street, Middlebury, Vermont

Meeting Types & Format:

NewcomerOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Vergennes Free Thinkers

Thursdays6:00PM
Vergennes, VT 05491, USA
Vergennes, Vermont

Meeting Types & Format:

Digital BasketDiscussionEnglishOpenSecular
View Meeting Details →

Vergennes

Sundays7:00PM
St Paul's Episcopal Church
6 Park Street, Vergennes, Vermont

Meeting Types & Format:

12 Steps & 12 TraditionsDiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Otter Creek Group - Daily Reflections

Tuesdays7:00PM
Congregational Church
30 South Water Street, Vergennes, Vermont

Meeting Types & Format:

DiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

Otter Creek Group - Daily Reflections

Tuesdays7:00PM
Vergennes, VT 05491, USA
Vergennes, Vermont

Meeting Types & Format:

Daily ReflectionsDigital BasketEnglishOpen
View Meeting Details →

Friday Night Group

Fridays7:00PM
St Paul's Episcopal Church
6 Park Street, Vergennes, Vermont

Meeting Types & Format:

Big BookDiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
View Meeting Details →

AA Meetings in Bristol: Your Path to Recovery

Finding the right Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Bristol, Vermont is an important first step on your journey to recovery. This directory lists 1 local AA meeting across 1 different location, providing diverse support options to match your schedule, preferences, and recovery needs.

Whether you're seeking your first AA meeting or looking for additional support in your ongoing recovery, Bristol's AA community welcomes newcomers and experienced members alike.

What to Expect at Your First AA Meeting in Bristol

Attending your first AA meeting can feel intimidating, but AA groups in Bristol typically create a welcoming, judgment-free environment for everyone seeking help with alcohol addiction.

Your First Meeting

  • • Arrive a few minutes early to introduce yourself
  • • No obligation to speak - listening is perfectly acceptable
  • • Share only your first name to maintain anonymity
  • • Meetings typically last 60-90 minutes

Complete Confidentiality

Everything shared in AA meetings stays confidential. "Who you see here, what you hear here, when you leave here, let it stay here" is a fundamental principle that protects everyone's privacy and creates a safe space for honest sharing.

Types of AA Meetings Available in Bristol

AA meetings in Bristol include various formats to support different stages of recovery and personal preferences:

Open Meetings

Open to anyone interested in learning about AA, including family members, friends, students, and professionals. These meetings help educate the community and reduce stigma around addiction recovery. Learn more →

Closed Meetings

Exclusively for individuals who identify as alcoholics or have a desire to stop drinking. Closed meetings provide a safe, intimate environment for sharing personal recovery challenges. Learn more →

Speaker Meetings

Feature one or more members sharing their complete story of alcoholism and recovery. Speaker meetings inspire hope and demonstrate that long-term sobriety is achievable. Learn more →

Discussion Meetings & Step Study

Interactive meetings focused on specific topics, the 12 Steps, or AA literature. These meetings provide deeper understanding of recovery principles and practical application.

Building Your Recovery Foundation in Bristol

Regular attendance at AA meetings in Bristol provides structure, accountability, and community support essential for maintaining sobriety. Many members find success by:

  • →Attending 90 meetings in 90 days - A common recommendation for newcomers to build a strong foundation
  • →Finding a home group - Regular attendance at one specific meeting creates deeper connections
  • →Getting a sponsor - One-on-one mentorship from someone with sustained sobriety
  • →Working the 12 Steps - Following AA's proven program of recovery
  • →Service work - Helping set up meetings, making coffee, or greeting newcomers strengthens recovery

AA Meeting Options in Bristol

Local AA groups in Bristol provide support for the unique challenges of maintaining sobriety in the area. Members often share experience with finding sober activities, navigating social situations, and building a recovery network in Vermont.

1
Weekly Meeting
1
Meeting Location
1
Day Per Week

With meetings throughout the week at various times and locations, you can find a meeting that fits your schedule whether you work traditional hours, night shifts, or have other commitments.

Start Your Recovery Journey Today

You don't have to face alcohol addiction alone. AA groups in Bristol provide proven support, practical tools, and genuine fellowship from people who understand exactly what you're going through because they've been there themselves.

Recovery is possible, and it starts with a single meeting. Browse the complete list of Bristol AA meetings above to find a group that meets your needs. Most AA meetings welcome walk-ins, and you typically don't need to call ahead or register.

The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking.

Additional Recovery Resources

While AA provides crucial peer support, comprehensive recovery may include:

  • • Professional addiction counseling and therapy
  • • Medical support for alcohol withdrawal (consult healthcare providers)
  • • Al-Anon meetings for family members affected by someone's drinking
  • • Additional recovery programs that complement AA's spiritual approach
  • • Sober living communities in the Bristol area

Note: The AA Directory is an independent resource and is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. For official AA information, visit aa.org.

AA Meetings in Nearby Cities around Bristol, Vermont

Explore additional AA meetings throughout Vermont and New York with diverse schedules, meeting types, and formats to support your recovery journey.

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(13.1 Miles Away)
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