AA Meetings Fremont, CA

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Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Fremont, California. The closest AA meeting to you is 1.17 miles away and meets on Monday at 7:00 PM. Click here for meetings today (Monday)!

Monday AA Meetings in Fremont

Men’s Stag Men
Irvington Presbyterian Church
AA Discussion Meeting, Men, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
1.17 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Fremont Fellowship Mondays At 6:00 Pm
Fremont Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.45 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Fremont Fellowship Mondays At 8:00 Pm
Fremont Fellowship
Closed AA Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.45 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Fremont Fellowship Mondays At Noon
Fremont Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.45 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Fremont Fellowship Step Study Mondays At 9:00 Am
Fremont Fellowship
Closed AA Meeting, AA 12 Step Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.45 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Mission San Jose
Our Savior Lutheran Church
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.67 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Newark Fellowship Mondays At 7:00 Pm
Newark Fellowship
Closed AA Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting, Smoking Permitted, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.83 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Newark Fellowship Mondays At Noon
Newark Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.83 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Grupo No Estamos Solos
37045 Ash Street, Newark, CA 94560, USA
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, Spanish Speaking AA Meeting
3.06 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Grupo No Estamos Solos
37045 Ash Street, Newark, CA 94560, USA
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, Spanish Speaking AA Meeting
3.06 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

5 Cities Fellowship Mondays At 8:00 Pm
5 Cities Fellowship
Closed AA Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
3.94 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

5 Cities Fellowship Mondays At Noon
5 Cities Fellowship
Closed AA Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
3.94 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Centerville Fellowship Early Bird
Centerville Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
4.49 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Centerville Fellowship Mondays At 6:00 Pm
Centerville Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
4.49 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Centerville Fellowship Mondays At 7:30 Pm
Centerville Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
4.49 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Tuesday AA Meetings in Fremont

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Primary Purpose
Good Shepherd Church
AA Big Book Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
1.27 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Fremont Fellowship Tuesdays At 6:00 Pm
Fremont Fellowship
Closed AA Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.45 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Fremont Fellowship Tuesdays At 8:00 Pm
Fremont Fellowship
AA Birthday / Anniversary Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.45 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Fremont Fellowship Tuesdays At 9:00 Am
Fremont Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.45 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Fremont Fellowship Tuesdays At Noon
Fremont Fellowship
AA Big Book Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.45 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Good News Group
Second Chance (downstairs)
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA 12 Step Meeting
2.73 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Newark Fellowship Tuesdays At 7:00 Pm
Newark Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.83 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Newark Fellowship Tuesdays At Noon
Newark Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, Smoking Permitted, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.83 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Grupo No Estamos Solos
37045 Ash Street, Newark, CA 94560, USA
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, Spanish Speaking AA Meeting
3.06 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Grupo No Estamos Solos
37045 Ash Street, Newark, CA 94560, USA
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, Spanish Speaking AA Meeting
3.06 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

5 Cities Fellowship Tuesdays At 8:00 Pm
5 Cities Fellowship
Closed AA Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
3.94 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

5 Cities Fellowship Tuesdays At Noon
5 Cities Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
3.94 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Centerville Fellowship Early Bird
Centerville Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
4.49 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Centerville Fellowship Men’s Meeting Men
Centerville Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Men, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
4.49 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Centerville Fellowship Tuesdays At 6:00 Pm
Centerville Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
4.49 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Wednesday AA Meetings in Fremont

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Women’s Freedom Finders Women
Irvington Presbyterian Church
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, Women
1.17 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Fremont Men’s Group Men
Good Shepherd Church
AA Discussion Meeting, Men, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
1.27 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Fremont Fellowship Big Book
Fremont Fellowship
AA Big Book Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.45 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Fremont Fellowship Wednesdays At 6:00 Pm
Fremont Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.45 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Fremont Fellowship Wednesdays At 8:00 Pm
Fremont Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Meditation, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.45 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Fremont Fellowship Wednesdays At 9:00 Am
Fremont Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.45 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Newark Fellowship Wednesdays At 7:00 Pm
Newark Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, Smoking Permitted, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.83 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Newark Fellowship Wednesdays At Noon
Newark Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.83 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Grupo No Estamos Solos
37045 Ash Street, Newark, CA 94560, USA
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, Spanish Speaking AA Meeting
3.06 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Grupo No Estamos Solos
37045 Ash Street, Newark, CA 94560, USA
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, Spanish Speaking AA Meeting
3.06 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

5 Cities Fellowship Beginner Meeting
5 Cities Fellowship
Closed AA Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting, Newcomer, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
3.94 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

5 Cities Fellowship Wednesdays At Noon
5 Cities Fellowship
Closed AA Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
3.94 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Centerville Fellowship Wednesdays At 7:30 Pm
Centerville Fellowship
AA Birthday / Anniversary Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
4.49 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Centerville Fellowshipearly Bird
Centerville Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
4.49 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Serenity At Noon
American Red Cross
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
6.45 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Thursday AA Meetings in Fremont

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Men’s Stag Men
Irvington Presbyterian Church
AA Discussion Meeting, Men, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA 12 Step Meeting
1.17 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Fremont Fellowship Big Book Study Thursdays At 8:00 Pm
Fremont Fellowship
AA Big Book Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.45 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Fremont Fellowship Thursdays At 6:00 Pm
Fremont Fellowship
Closed AA Meeting, AA 12 Step Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.45 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Fremont Fellowship Thursdays At 9:00 Am
Fremont Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.45 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Fremont Fellowship Thursdays At Noon
Fremont Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.45 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Newark Fellowship Thursdays At 7:00 Pm
Newark Fellowship
AA Big Book Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.83 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Newark Fellowship Thursdays At Noon
Newark Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, Smoking Permitted, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.83 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Grupo No Estamos Solos
37045 Ash Street, Newark, CA 94560, USA
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, Spanish Speaking AA Meeting
3.06 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Grupo No Estamos Solos
37045 Ash Street, Newark, CA 94560, USA
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, Spanish Speaking AA Meeting
3.06 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

5 Cities Fellowship Big Book Study Meeting
5 Cities Fellowship
AA Big Book Meeting, Closed AA Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
3.94 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

5 Cities Fellowship Thursdays At Noon
5 Cities Fellowship
Closed AA Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
3.94 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Centerville Fellowship Beginners Meeting
Centerville Fellowship
Closed AA Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
4.49 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Centerville Fellowship Early Bird
Centerville Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
4.49 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Centerville Fellowship Thursdays At 6:00 Pm
Centerville Fellowship
AA Big Book Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
4.49 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Sisters In Sobriety Women
Sunnyhills United Methodist Church
Closed AA Meeting, Women
6.25 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Friday AA Meetings in Fremont

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R1 – Recovery First (1st Friday Only)
Bronco Billy's Pizza Palace
Closed AA Meeting, AA Speaker Meeting
0.83 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Fremont Fellowship Fridays At 10:00 Pm
Fremont Fellowship
Candlelight, AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.45 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Fremont Fellowship Fridays At 6:00 Pm Men
Fremont Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Men, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.45 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Fremont Fellowship Fridays At 9:00 Am
Fremont Fellowship
Closed AA Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.45 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Fremont Fellowship Fridays At Noon
Fremont Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.45 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Fremont Fellowship Steps And Traditions
Fremont Fellowship
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA 12 Step Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.45 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Newark Fellowship Candlelight
Newark Fellowship
Candlelight, AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, Smoking Permitted, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.83 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Newark Fellowship Fridays At 7:00 Pm
Newark Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, Smoking Permitted, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.83 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Newark Fellowship Non-smoking
Newark Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.83 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Grupo No Estamos Solos
37045 Ash Street, Newark, CA 94560, USA
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, Spanish Speaking AA Meeting
3.06 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Grupo No Estamos Solos
37045 Ash Street, Newark, CA 94560, USA
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, Spanish Speaking AA Meeting
3.06 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

5 Cities Fellowship Fridays At 8:30 Pm
5 Cities Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
3.94 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

5 Cities Fellowship Fridays At Noon
5 Cities Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
3.94 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

5 Cities Fellowship Midnight Meeting
5 Cities Fellowship
Closed AA Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting, AA Speaker Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
3.94 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Centerville Fellowship Step Study
Centerville Fellowship
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA 12 Step Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
4.49 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Saturday AA Meetings in Fremont

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Fremont Fellowship Big Book
Fremont Fellowship
AA Big Book Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.45 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Fremont Fellowship Candlelight
Fremont Fellowship
Candlelight, AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.45 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Fremont Fellowship Good News Group
Fremont Fellowship
AA Birthday / Anniversary Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.45 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Fremont Fellowship Saturdays At 8:00 Pm
Fremont Fellowship
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Speaker Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.45 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Fremont Fellowship Saturdays At 9:00 Am
Fremont Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.45 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Fremont Fellowship Saturdays At Noon
Fremont Fellowship
Closed AA Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.45 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Newark Fellowship Non-smoking
Newark Fellowship
AA Birthday / Anniversary Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Speaker Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.83 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Newark Fellowship Non-smoking
Newark Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.83 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Newark Fellowship Sat Nite
Newark Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.83 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Grupo No Estamos Solos
37045 Ash Street, Newark, CA 94560, USA
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
3.06 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Grupo No Estamos Solos
37045 Ash Street, Newark, CA 94560, USA
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, Spanish Speaking AA Meeting
3.06 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

5 Cities Fellowship Saturdays At Noon
5 Cities Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
3.94 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

5 Cities Fellowship Speaker Meeting At 8:30 Pm
5 Cities Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Speaker Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
3.94 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Centerville Fellowship Saturdays At 9:00 Am
Centerville Fellowship
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
4.49 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

Beginner’s Meeting – Chinese Speaking 2nd Sat Only
Washington Township Medical, Suite 300
Newcomer, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
4.74 miles from the center of Fremont, CA

If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Newark, Union City, North San Jose, and Sunol

Additional local resources: Fremont NA Meetings | Fremont Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a program organized to help its members obtain sobriety. Attendance is free at an AA Meeting in Fremont, California as the funding is voluntarily contributed from its members.

Alcoholics Anonymous is among the most commonly known programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women achieve sobriety in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. They are usually small groups of individuals who share their recovery journey and are there to help new members obtain sobriety.

Choosing An AA Meeting in Fremont, California

There are a a lot of different AA meetings in Fremont, California. prior to selecting the meeting that you are going to attend, it is important to know the different types of AA meetings and who can attend each one.

Open Meeting of AA – An Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is open to anyone who wishes to attend. You do not have to be an alcoholic to go to an open AA 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 stop drinking. Friends and family are not able to attend these meetings.

Big Book Meeting – At these meetings, a member will typically read out of the Big Book and then encourage its members to discuss the meeting.

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 typically revolves around reading from one of the AA approved pieces of literature and can often be followed by a discussion amongst the members or a speaker about the literature of topic.

Step Study – An AA step study typically focuses on a specific step or 2 per meeting. This can involve a speaker lead discussion about a particular step, literature reading, and may or may not be followed by a discussion about the step(s).

Meditation Meeting – A Meditation AA Meeting can involve deep reflection for a portion of the meeting or even the entire meeting. The meditation may be guided and is sometimes followed by an open conversation.

Traditions AA Meeting – One or more of the AA traditions will be discussed in extensively. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and may or may not be followed by a conversation.

Because each Fremont AA meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Variation of meeting formats is common and you can also find AA meetings in Fremont that do not. We recommend calling the local AA intergroup to get more information on AA Meetings in Fremont, California, or visiting aa.org to find out more information.

How to get the most out of your initial meeting in Fremont, California

To get the most out of your initial meeting you need to walk through the front door with an open mind, and the willingness to change. Make sure to arrive 30 minutes early and stay 30 minutes after because there is always a “before” and “after” for every meeting, where the members of the group gather outside and talk. Make sure during opening announcements that you raise your hand to let the group know this is your first meeting. Make sure to ask for a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, share the journey that lead you to this meeting.