AA Meetings Downers Grove, IL

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Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Downers Grove, Illinois. The closest AA meeting to you is 0.29 miles away and meets on Monday at 6:30 PM. Click here for meetings today (Monday)!

Monday AA Meetings in Downers Grove

From The Heart Group Doc Clearance Required
Graham Correctional Cente
Closed, Discussion
0.29 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Grapevine
Easy Does It Club
Closed
1.45 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Elk Grove Nooners
St. Nicholas Episcopal Church
Closed, Literature, Wheelchair Access
2 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Friends Of Bill W.
First United Methodist Church
Closed, Discussion
2.1 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

From Bridge To Shore Group Harbor Lights 2
South Suburban Alano Club
Closed, Discussion
2.1 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Early Birds
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Closed
3.63 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

In Person Early Times Group
Fox Valley Fellowship Center
Discussion, Closed, Wheelchair Access aa meeting
4.15 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Door Of Hope Men
New Beginnings Church
Men, Open
4.45 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Downtown Group
1416 N Main St, Rockford IL
Open
4.45 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Geneseo Women
Geneseo
Women
4.62 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

In Person Monday Evening Spanish Aa
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Open Spanish aa meeting
5.08 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Living Sober
Recovery House
Closed
5.83 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Living Sober
Alano Club
Partially Accessible, Closed
5.83 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Language Of The Heart
Language of the Heart Online
Online Meeting, Open
6 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Lunchtime Group At The Palatine Club
Palatine Club In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting
6.13 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Tuesday AA Meetings in Downers Grove

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Gifted Group Ii
Calvary Lutheran Church
Closed
0.78 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Finders Keepers Group
St. Paul United Church of Christ
Closed, Step Meeting, Wheelchair Access
0.87 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Finders, Keepers
St. Paul’s United Church of Christ
Closed
0.87 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Friends Of Bill W.
Food Pantry
Big Book, Open
2.1 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

El Paso That’s Okay For Today
Harvest Fellowship Church

2.24 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Elburn Countryside Group
St. Gall Catholic Church
Big Book, Closed
2.24 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Fellowship Of The Spirit
Elgin Alano Club
Discussion, Step Meeting
2.99 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Fox Valley Fellowship Center – Alano Club
Fox Valley Fellowship Center
Open aa meeting
3.44 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Joe & Charlie
Wicker Park Alano Club
Closed
4.16 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Geneseo
Geneseo
Closed, Step Meeting
4.62 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

In Person Live And Learn
Fox Valley Fellowship Center
12 & 12, Closed, Wheelchair Access aa meeting
5.07 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

In Person Tuesday Evening Spanish Aa

Open, Spanish aa meeting
5.2 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Gertie’s Group
The Ministry Center
Open
5.26 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Living Sober
Community UMC In-person and Online
Closed, Living Sober, Online Meeting, Wheelchair Access
5.83 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Living Sober
West Section Club
Closed
5.83 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Wednesday AA Meetings in Downers Grove

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Gift Of Sobriety Joe & Charlie
St. Isadore Ministry Center
Big Book, Closed, Wheelchair Access
0.78 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Finding Emotional Balance In Recovery Women
95-8801 Online
Closed, Online Meeting, Women
0.87 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Grapevine
West Suburban 12 & 12 Center
Closed, Discussion, Grapevine, LGBTQ
1.45 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

El Camino A La Vida, En Espanol
El Camino A La Vida
Closed, Discussion, Spanish
2.07 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Friends Of Bill W.
Tri County Counseling Center JCH East Annex bldg
As Bill Sees It, Closed
2.1 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Friendship Group
First Presbyterian Church In-person and Online
Online Meeting
2.1 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

From Cover To Cover Big Book
95-8656 Online
Closed, Literature, Online Meeting
2.1 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Fellowship Of The Spirit
Elgin Alano Club
Closed, Discussion
2.99 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Gettin’ Up Group At Ability Lab
14-0234 Online
Closed, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting
4.54 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Genesis Group
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Closed, English
4.75 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Germantown Hills
Christ Church
Closed
5.26 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Kis Early Birds
West Section Club
Closed
5.52 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Last Chance
Last Chance Group Online
Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting, Open
5.57 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Language Of The Heart
Language of the Heart Online
Online Meeting, Open
6 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Lunchtime Group At The Palatine Club
Palatine Club In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting
6.13 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Thursday AA Meetings in Downers Grove

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Front To Back Big Book
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church
Big Book, Open
0.29 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Friends Of Bill W
The Other Side

2.1 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Friends Of Bill W Step
St Elisabeth's Church
Closed, Step Meeting
2.1 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Friends Of Bill W.
Food Pantry
Open
2.1 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

El Paso That’s Okay For Today
Harvest Fellowship Church

2.24 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Fox Valley Fellowship Center – Alano Club
Fox Valley Fellowship Center
Open aa meeting
3.44 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Journey Through The 12&12 With The Big Book
The Serenity Club
Closed
3.86 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Jaywalkers Big Book Group
Cunliff Park Feildhouse
Closed
4.44 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

In Person Thursday Evening Spanish Aa

Open, Spanish aa meeting
5.2 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Geneva Thursday Night
First Congregational Church
Closed
5.26 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Essex Group
United Methodist Church
Closed, Living Sober
5.4 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Kitchen Table
Mokena Fellowship Center
Closed, Discussion
5.52 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Kitchen Table
Mokena Fellowship Center
Closed, Wheelchair Access
5.52 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Kitchen Table
You Can Too Club
Closed
5.52 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Kitchen Table – At Mfc
Mokena Fellowship Center
Closed, Discussion
5.52 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Friday AA Meetings in Downers Grove

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Friday Big Book
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Literature, Online Meeting, Wheelchair Access
0.29 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Friday Friendly Friends
Alano Club
Partially Accessible, Closed
0.29 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Friday Happiest Hour Meeting
Nativity of Our Lord Church Basement
Closed
0.29 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Friday In The Park
100-9003 Inactive
Closed, Location Temporarily Closed
0.29 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Friday Living Sober
WSFC
In-Person Closed Discussion Handicap
0.29 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Getting Out Of Ourselves
South Suburban Alano Club
Closed
0.78 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Elk Grove Nooners
St. Nicholas Episcopal Church
Literature, Wheelchair Access
2 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Friday Morning Big Book
Serenity House
Big Book
2.1 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Friday Morning Big Book – Zoom
Serenity House In-person and Online
Big Book, Online Meeting
2.1 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Friday Morning Big Book Study
95-8672 Online
Big Book, Closed, Online Meeting
2.1 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Friday Night 12 & 12
Southminster Presbyterian Church
Closed, Step Meeting, Tradition Study, Wheelchair Access
2.1 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Friday Night Atc
Online
Closed, Location Temporarily Closed, Newcomer, Online Meeting, Wheelchair Access
2.1 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Friday Night Back To Basics
Trinity Lutheran Church
Discussion, Open
2.1 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Friday Night Beginners Group
Berger Hall West
Closed, Discussion
2.1 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Friday Night Berwyn Group
Unity Lutheran Church
Closed
2.1 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Saturday AA Meetings in Downers Grove

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Finding Emotional Balance In Recovery Women
Online
Closed, Online Meeting, Women
0.87 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Dough Heads Group Men
St. Charles Township Bldg
Closed, Discussion, Men
4.45 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Genesis Group Ii Hybrid
Christian Church of Villa Park In-person and Online
Closed, Discussion, Online Meeting, Wheelchair Access
4.75 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Kitchen Table Discussion
Round Lake Alano Club
Closed, Discussion
5.52 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Living Sober
Community United Methodist Church
Hybrid In-Person/Online Closed Discussion Handicap
5.83 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Language Of The Heart
Language of the Heart Online
Online Meeting, Open
6 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Last Chance
Last Chance
Open
6.08 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Downtown Group
1416 N Main St, Rockford IL
Open
6.25 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Downtown Group
1416 N Main St, Rockford IL
Open
6.25 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Looney Tunes
Philo Road Church of Christ
AA Meeting
6.26 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Mens Priority Big Book – Zoom
Antioch Recovery Club In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Online Meeting
6.81 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Mens Priority Big Book Men
Antioch Recovery Club
Big Book, Closed, Men
6.81 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Davis Junction Group
United Methodist Church In-person and Online
Big Book, Closed, Online Meeting
6.9 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Eastside H.o.w.
Eastside H.O.W.
Big Book
7.4 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

Eastside H.o.w.
Eastside H.O.W.
Open
7.4 miles from the center of Downers Grove, IL

If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Westmont, Clarendon Hills, Valley View, and Lisle

Additional local resources: Downers Grove NA Meetings | Downers Grove Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is a place to spread a message of strength, hope and courage to other alcoholics. This is a safe place for an alcoholic seeking sobriety to come in and ask for help. These Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Downers Grove, Illinois will help them build a support network to help guide them to sobriety. You will be greeted by your peers that have all lived and survived from alcoholism. Their survival of maintaining this state is reliant on helping others and giving back to others the gift that they received.

Choosing A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Downers Grove, Illinois

There are a a number of different AA meetings in Downers Grove, Illinois. Before selecting the meeting that you are going to attend, it is helpful to know the different types of AA meetings and what happens at each one.

Open Meeting of AA – An Open AA Meeting is open to anyone who has a desire to attend. You do not have to have an alcohol addiction to go to an open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting. Friends, family, and children can attend these meetings.

Closed Meeting of AA – A Closed Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is only for those who have a desire to get sober. It is not open to friends or family.

Big Book Meeting – At Big Book meetings, a member will usually read out of the Big Book and follow the reading with a discussion amongst its members.

Speaker Meeting – At an AA speaker meeting, a member of AA will tell their story and share their journey, strength, and hope with fellow members of AA. The speaker may or may not take up all of the time and can often be followed by a discussion amongst the members.

AA Literature Meeting – A literature meeting usually involves reading from one of the AA approved pieces of literature and an sometimes they open the floor to discussion at the end or a speaker about the literature of topic.

Step Study – An AA step study usually focuses on a specific step or 2 per meeting. This can involve a speaker lead discussion about a particular step, literature reading, and might be followed by a discussion about the step(s).

Meditation Meeting – A meditation meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous can involve deep reflection for a portion of the meeting or even the whole time. The meditation may be guided and is sometimes followed by an open dialogue.

Traditions AA Meeting – One or more of the AA traditions will be discussed in thoroughly. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and might be followed by a discussion.

Because each Downers Grove AA meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Some meeting formats may vary and you can also find AA meetings in Downers Grove that do not. We recommend contacting the local AA intergroup to acquire more information on AA Meetings in Downers Grove, Illinois, or navigating to aa.org to locate more information.

How to Get The Most From an AA Meeting in Downers Grove, Illinois

The members who benefit the most from Alcoholics Anonymous tend to find success through going more for the program than just attending meetings. If you are attending your first AA meeting and really want to get sober, we suggest following the suggestions of the AA members that have been a part of AA for a while.

It is important that you reach your hand out and accept help. Part of not drinking is helping the newcomers of Alcoholics Anonymous in Downers Grove live a sober life, so people are going to be open to helping you not drink too. Stand up, introduce who you are, admit that you need help.