AA Meetings Oakland, CA

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Below is a comprehensive directory of AA meetings in Oakland, California. The closest AA meeting to you is 1 miles away and meets on Tuesday at 7:30:00 PM.

Monday AA Meetings in Oakland

Monday Night Men's Literature Study Men
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Closed AA Meeting, AA Literature Meeting, Men, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
1 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Group Six
Zion Lutheran Church
Closed AA Meeting, AA 12 Step Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
1.98 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Island Fellowship Mondays at 5:30 pm
Island Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.09 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Island Fellowship Beginner's Meeting at 7pm
Island Fellowship
Living Sober, Newcomer
2.09 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Island Fellowship Mondays at 12:15 pm
Island Fellowship
Closed AA Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting
2.09 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Dimond Link Group
Lake Merritt United Methodist Church
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.15 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Old Timers' Meeting
Lady of Lourdes Church
Closed AA Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.15 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Park Street Center Serenity Sisters Women
Park Street Center
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, Women
2.18 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Park Street Center Meditation Meeting
Park Street Center
Meditation, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.18 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Park Street Center Mondays at 6:30 am
Park Street Center
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.18 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Park Street Center Alameda A's
Park Street Center
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.18 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Godless Heathens III
Kehilla Community Synagogue
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, Secular, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.79 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Morning After II (located in Suite #176)
Eastmont Mall
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.87 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Lincoln Square Group
Skyline Community Church
Closed AA Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting
3.02 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Rockridge Fellowship Noon Beginners Mtg
Rockridge Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting, Newcomer, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
3.23 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Tuesday AA Meetings in Oakland

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Satin Dolls Women
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA 12 Step Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access, Women
1 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Lavender Hill Gay, Beginners
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
AA Discussion Meeting, Gay, Lesbian, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
1 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

East Bay Group
Zion Lutheran Church
Closed AA Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
1.98 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Island Fellowship Tuesdays at 5:30 pm
Island Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.09 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Island Fellowship Dual Diagnosis in AA
Island Fellowship
Closed AA Meeting, DD: Dual Diagnosis, AA Discussion Meeting
2.09 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Island Fellowship Tuesdays at 6:30 am
Island Fellowship
Closed AA Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting
2.09 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Island Fellowship Tuesdays at 12:15 pm
Island Fellowship
Closed AA Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting
2.09 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Gay Men's Stag Men
Lake Merritt United Methodist Church
AA Discussion Meeting, Gay, Men, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.15 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Just The Book
Lake Merritt United Methodist Church
AA Big Book Meeting, Closed AA Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.15 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Park Street Center Meditation Meeting
Park Street Center
Meditation, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.18 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Park Street Center Tuesday Nighters
Park Street Center
Closed AA Meeting, AA 12 Step Meeting
2.18 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Park Street Center Tuesdays at 6:30 am
Park Street Center
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.18 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Sweet and Condensed
Veterans Memorial Building Hall 3
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.82 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Girls' Nite Out Women
First Congregational Church
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access, Women
2.91 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Rockridge Fellowship Attitude Adjustment
Rockridge Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
3.23 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Wednesday AA Meetings in Oakland

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Island Fellowship Wednesdays at 5:30 pm
Island Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.09 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Island Fellowship Wednesdays at 12:15 pm
Island Fellowship
Closed AA Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting
2.09 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Park Street Center Meditation Meeting
Park Street Center
Meditation, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.18 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Park Street Center Beginners Meeting
Park Street Center
AA Discussion Meeting, Newcomer, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.18 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Park Street Center Wednesday at 6:30 a.m.
Park Street Center
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.18 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Godless Heathens II
Kehilla Community Synagogue
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, Secular, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.79 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Big Book & Bag Lunch Group
Veterans Memorial Building Hall 3
AA Big Book Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.82 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Morning After II (located in Suite #176)
Eastmont Mall
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.87 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Relationships, Sex & Intimacy in Sobriety
First Congregational Church
AA Discussion Meeting, Gay, Lesbian, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.91 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Rockridge Fellowship Attitude Adjustment
Rockridge Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
3.23 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Rockridge Fellowship Older Alcoholic
Rockridge Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
3.23 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Rockridge Fellowship Double Digits
Rockridge Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
3.23 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Rockridge Fellowship Wednesday at 10 PM
Rockridge Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Speaker Meeting
3.23 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Rockridge Fellowship Literature Discussion
Rockridge Fellowship
AA Literature Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
3.23 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Rockridge Fellowship As Bill Sees It
Rockridge Fellowship
AA Literature Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
3.23 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Thursday AA Meetings in Oakland

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Lady A Women
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access, Women
1 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

MOUNT WASHINGTON GROUP
511 W AVENUE 46 HIGHLAND PARK, CA 90065
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
1.08 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

MOUNT WASHINGTON GROUP
511 W AVENUE 46 HIGHLAND PARK, CA 90065
Unspecified AA Meeting - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
1.08 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Joe and Charlie Big Book Study (meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays) Women
Island Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, AA Literature Meeting, Women
2.09 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Island Fellowship Thursdays at 5:30 pm
Island Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.09 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Island Fellowship Thursdays at 12:15 pm
Island Fellowship
Closed AA Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting
2.09 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Dolphin Quest
Lady of Lourdes Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA 12 Step Meeting
2.09 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Park Street Center Thursdays at 8:00 pm
Park Street Center
AA Big Book Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.18 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Park Street Center Meditation Meeting
Park Street Center
Meditation, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.18 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Park Street Center Men's Stag Men
Park Street Center
Cross Talk Permitted, AA Discussion Meeting, Men, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.18 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Park Street Center Thursday 6:30 a.m.
Park Street Center
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.18 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

The Piedmont Group
Founders Room
Closed AA Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting
2.53 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Chips and Cake (Birthday/Disc Mtg)
Kehilla Community Synagogue
AA Birthday / Anniversary Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Speaker Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.79 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Daily Reflections
Veterans Memorial Building Hall 3
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.82 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Living Sober (located in Suite #267)
Eastmont Mall
AA Literature Meeting
2.87 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Friday AA Meetings in Oakland

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Late Lunch Bunch
Kaiser Addiction Medicine Recovery Services
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
1.11 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Island Fellowship Fridays at 5:30 pm
Island Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.09 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Island Fellowship Fridays at 6:30 am
Island Fellowship
Closed AA Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting
2.09 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Island Fellowship Fridays at 12:15 pm
Island Fellowship
Closed AA Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting
2.09 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Island Fellowship Women's Big Book Women
Island Fellowship
AA Big Book Meeting, Closed AA Meeting, Women
2.09 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

In the Solution
Lake Merritt United Methodist Church
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.15 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Lakeshore Lushes
Lady of Lourdes Church
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.15 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Park Street Center 2nd Friday Speaker/Chip Meeting
Park Street Center
AA Birthday / Anniversary Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Speaker Meeting
2.18 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Park Street Center Friday at 6:30 am
Park Street Center
AA Discussion Meeting, AA Speaker Meeting
2.18 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Park Street Center Fridays at 6:30am
Park Street Center
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.18 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Finally Friday
Veterans Memorial Building Hall 3
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA 12 Step Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.82 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Morning After II (located in Suite #176)
Eastmont Mall
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.87 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

1st Friday Speaker Meeting
First Congregational Church
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Speaker Meeting, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.91 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Weekenders
Rockridge Fellowship
DD: Dual Diagnosis, Meditation
3.23 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Rockridge Fellowship Promises
Rockridge Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Fragrance Free, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
3.23 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Saturday AA Meetings in Oakland

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LGBT People of Color
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
AA Discussion Meeting, Gay, LGBTQ, Lesbian, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, People of Color, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
1 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Fresh Start AA
Kaiser Addiction Medicine Recovery Services
AA Discussion Meeting, Newcomer, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
1.11 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Island Fellowship Last Sat B-day Speaker Mtg
Island Fellowship
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Speaker Meeting
2.09 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Island Fellowship Saturdays at 10:30 am
Island Fellowship
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA 12 Step Meeting
2.09 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Island Fellowship Big Book Study
Island Fellowship
AA Big Book Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.09 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Island Fellowship Women's Meeting Women
Island Fellowship
Child-Friendly, AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, Women
2.09 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Island Fellowship Saturdays at 5:30 pm
Island Fellowship
Closed AA Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting
2.09 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Park Street Center C.O.D.
Park Street Center
Child-Friendly, DD: Dual Diagnosis, AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Speaker Meeting
2.18 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Park Street Center Saturdays at 6:30 am
Park Street Center
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.18 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Park Street Center Saturdays at 8:00 am
Park Street Center
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.18 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Lakeside 10th Step
St. Paul's Episcopal (in Courtyard)
Cross Talk Permitted, AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.74 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Rockridge Fellowship Attitude Adjustment
Rockridge Fellowship
AA Literature Meeting, Newcomer, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
3.23 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Rockridge Fellowship Came to Believe
Rockridge Fellowship
AA Literature Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
3.23 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Rockridge Fellowship Morning Meditation (30 mins)
Rockridge Fellowship
Meditation, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
3.23 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Rockridge Fellowship Garden Meditation
Rockridge Fellowship
Meditation, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
3.23 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Sunday AA Meetings in Oakland

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Out of the Fog
Outdoors - Tilden Park at Steam Trains
Meditation, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
1.11 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Breath of Fresh Air
Outdoors - Tilden Park at Steam Trains
AA Discussion Meeting
1.11 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Breath of Fresh Air
Outdoors - Tilden Park at Steam Trains
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
1.11 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Discovery Group Twelfth Step Meeting
Kaiser Addiction Medicine Recovery Services
AA Big Book Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
1.11 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

4 Directions AA (1st and 3rd Sunday)
Intertribal Friendship House
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.03 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Island Fellowship Sunday Serenity
Island Fellowship
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.09 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Island Fellowship Sundays at 5:30 pm
Island Fellowship
AA Literature Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.09 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Island Fellowship Meditation Meeting
Island Fellowship
Meditation, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.09 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Island Fellowship Sundays at 10:00 am
Island Fellowship
Closed AA Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting
2.09 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

And What We Are Like Now Men
Lake Merritt United Methodist Church
Closed AA Meeting, AA Discussion Meeting, Gay, Men, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
2.15 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Park Street Center Young People Mtg
Park Street Center
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, Young People's AA Meeting
2.18 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Park Street Center Sundays at 6:30 am
Park Street Center
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.18 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Park Street Center Sundays at 10:00 am
Park Street Center
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
2.18 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Serenity Now
MPI: Summit Hospital South Pavillion 5th floor
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, AA Meeting With Wheelchair Access
3.2 miles from the center of Oakland, CA

Room with a View (New Location)
Fabiola Building-Room 445
AA Discussion Meeting, Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous
3.22 miles from the center of Oakland, 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: Piedmont, Alameda, Canyon, and Emeryville.

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

What is an AA Meeting?

A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is a program where alcoholics and people who struggle with substance abuse gather for one hour to express their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Oakland, CA will share their experience getting sober through their personal stories with anyone looking to get sober. There is no religious, social or economic association for membership, just the yearn to stop drinking, and live a productive existence without alcohol.

Selecting A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Oakland, CA

There are a many different AA meetings in Oakland, CA. prior to 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 Alcoholics Anonymous - An Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is open to anyone who has a desire to attend. You do not have to be an alcoholic to go to an open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting. Friends, family, and children can attend these meetings.

Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous - A Closed Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is only for those who have a desire to stop drinking. It is not open to friends or family.

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

Speaker Meeting - At an Alcoholics Anonymous speaker meeting, a member of Alcoholics Anonymous will tell their story and share their experience, strength, and hope with fellow members of Alcoholics Anonymous. The speaker may or may not take up all of the time and members are often encouraged to share their thoughts before wrapping up.

Alcoholics Anonymous Literature Meeting - A literature meeting commonly revolves around reading from one of the Alcoholics Anonymous 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 Alcoholics Anonymous step study traditionally focuses on one or two steps 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 internal contemplation 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 Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting - One or more of the Alcoholics Anonymous traditions will be discussed in extensively. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and may or may not be followed by a discussion.

Being that each Oakland Alcoholics Anonymous 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 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Oakland that do not. We recommend calling the local Alcoholics Anonymous intergroup to acquire more information on Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Oakland, CA, or navigating to aa.org to find out more information.

How to Get The Most From an AA Meeting in Oakland, CA

The members who benefit the most from AA have found success through going more for the program than just attending meetings. For people who are attending their first AA meeting and really want to get sober, we recommend following the suggestions of the AA members that have successfully stayed sober for sometime.

It is smart to accept where you are at with you addiction and ask for help. Part of not drinking is helping the newcomers of AA in Oakland get sober, so people are going to be open to helping you get sober too. Stand up, say who you are, admit that you need help.