•Sourced from official AA intergroups
There are 23 AA meetings in Portsmouth, VA across 14 locations and 7 days a week. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are free and confidential, and open to anyone with a desire to stop drinking.
Across Portsmouth, Sunday is the busiest day for AA meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 26% of groups (6) offer an online or hybrid option, while in-person groups meet across 14 venues in and around the city.
Common formats include Discussion, Closed, and Big Book meetings. If nothing nearby fits your schedule, Chesapeake (12 mi) and Hampton (14 mi) also have listed meetings within driving range.
AA meetings in Portsmouth, VA are coordinated by Tidewater Intergroup, which lists 14 of them. Call them at (757) 490-3980 or visit tidewaterintergroup.org for meeting updates and local AA service information.
Showing 23 meetings in Portsmouth first, then 2 in nearby towns.
***THIS MEETING WILL BE MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION AFTER JULY 25, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES!** In-person concurrent with Zoom. Scout Cabin, 3605 Winchester Drive, Portsmouth 23707 Meeting ID: 827 0438 7356 Password: 789245
***THE SCOUT CABIN IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
Carrying The Message
UPDATE (as of August 3): This meeting will be held at the Crossroads United Methodist Church until August 31, 2026. Please check back for the updated location for September meetings.
***THE SCOUT CABIN IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
Now meeting on THURSDAYS @ 7:30 pm beginning April 9, 2026
***THIS MEETING WILL BE MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION AFTER JULY 25, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES!*** In-person concurrent with Zoom effective September 1, 2021. Scout Cabin, 3605 Winchester Drive, Portsmouth 23707 Meeting ID: 853 8446 8344 P...
***THE SCOUT CABIN IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
Carrying The Message
UPDATE (as of August 3): This meeting will be held at the Crossroads United Methodist Church until August 31, 2026. Please check back for the updated location for September meetings.
***THE SCOUT CABIN IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
Saturday Morning Men's Meeting
***THIS MEETING WILL BE MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION AFTER JULY 25, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES!
***THE SCOUT CABIN IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
Saturday Morning New Beginning Group
We meet in person. 1st Sat. C/BB (Closed meeting, Big Book) 2nd Sat. C/SS 3rd Sat. C/D (Closed Discussion) 4th Sat O/S (Open, Speaker)
Bon Secours 4700 Geo Washington Hwy Portsmouth, VA 23702 Use Front Entrance
Carrying The Message
UPDATE (as of August 3): This meeting will be held at the Crossroads United Methodist Church until August 31, 2026. Please check back for the updated location for September meetings.
***THE SCOUT CABIN IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
Meeting ID: 271-436-809 Password: 104175
Afton Pkwy & Harris Rd
***THIS MEETING WILL BE MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION AFTER JULY 25, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES!*** In-person concurrent with Zoom effective September 1, 2021. Scout Cabin, 3605 Winchester Drive, Portsmouth 23707 Meeting ID: 819 7059 0779 P...
***THE SCOUT CABIN IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
Carrying The Message
UPDATE (as of August 3): This meeting will be held at the Crossroads United Methodist Church until August 31, 2026. Please check back for the updated location for September meetings.
***THE SCOUT CABIN IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
***THIS MEETING WILL BE MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION AFTER JULY 25, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES!
***THE SCOUT CABIN IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
Please use side door entrance.
***THIS MEETING WILL BE MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION AFTER JULY 25, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES!
***THE SCOUT CABIN IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
Carrying The Message
UPDATE (as of August 3): This meeting will be held at the Crossroads United Methodist Church until August 31, 2026. Please check back for the updated location for September meetings.
***THE SCOUT CABIN IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
Building #104 Must have ID to enter Base. Interested Speakers please call 757-435-9636
***THIS MEETING WILL BE MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION AFTER JULY 25, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES!*** In-person concurrent with Zoom effective September 1, 2021. Scout Cabin, 3605 Winchester Drive, Portsmouth 23707 Meeting ID: 864 1595 4248 P...
***THE SCOUT CABIN IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
***THIS MEETING WILL BE MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION AFTER JULY 25, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES!
***THE SCOUT CABIN IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
Meeting ID: 364 162 187 Password: 231664
*Entrance is the RED door facing Colley Avenue*
Most AA meetings in Portsmouth start at 6pm, with 7 scheduled across the week at that hour. The single busiest slot is Monday at 6pm, when 3 meetings run.
This directory lists 23 AA meetings across 14 locations in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Portsmouth leans toward open meetings: 70% of the weekly schedule is open to anyone, against 30% closed. Wheelchair access is listed for 57%, and 22% are Big Book studies.
| Meeting type | Share of weekly meetings | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Open | 70% | Anyone may attend, including family and friends |
| Wheelchair access | 57% | The venue lists wheelchair access |
| Discussion | 43% | Members share on a chosen topic |
| Closed | 30% | For people who have a desire to stop drinking |
| Big Book | 22% | Reads and discusses the book Alcoholics Anonymous |
| Step study | 13% | Works through the Twelve Steps |
| Speaker | 9% | One member tells their story |
| 12 Steps & 12 Traditions | 9% | Studies the book of that name |
| Women | 9% | For women |
| Newcomer | 4% | Geared to people new to AA |
| Men | 4% | For men |
A meeting can carry several types, so the shares do not add up to 100%.
One office serves meetings in Portsmouth, with the contact details each one publishes.
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