Monday AA Meetings in Rochester
Lake Ave Baptist Church
Discussion, Open, Speaker
0.55 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Christ Church Parish House, Guild Room
Discussion, Open, Speaker, Wheelchair Access
1.14 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
St Stanislaus Church
Discussion, Newcomer, Open, Sign Language, Speaker
1.58 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Bill & Bob's
Big Book, Open, Wheelchair Access
1.58 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Bill & Bob's
Open, Step Meeting, Tradition Study, Wheelchair Access
1.58 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Bill & Bob's
Open, Step Meeting, Wheelchair Access
1.58 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
St Stephens Episcopal Church
Open, Step Meeting, Wheelchair Access
2.07 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
South Wedge Mission
Discussion, Open, Speaker, Wheelchair Access
2.08 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Discussion, Newcomer, Open
2.22 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Seneca United Methodist
Discussion, Open, Speaker, Wheelchair Access, Women
2.6 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Cobbs Hill Manor Adult Living
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
2.81 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Rochester Area Intergroup
Big Book, Open, Wheelchair Access
2.93 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Rochester Area Intergroup
Discussion, Open, Speaker, Wheelchair Access
2.93 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Rochester Area Intergroup
Child-Friendly, Open, Wheelchair Access
2.93 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Tuesday AA Meetings in Rochester
For More Information on Meetings and Times Call 866-504-6974? By calling this phone number you will be connected with a third party provider that works with FindRecovery.com to connect you with a Provider or Meeting Organizer, as outlined in our Privacy Policy
House of Mercy
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
0.57 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Bill & Bob's
Big Book, Open, Wheelchair Access
1.58 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
St Stephens Episcopal Church
Open, Step Meeting, Wheelchair Access
2.07 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Discussion, Newcomer, Open
2.22 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
St. Mark and St. John Episcopal Church
Babysitting Available, Big Book, Discussion, Open, Speaker
2.72 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Rochester Area Intergroup
Discussion, Open, Speaker, Wheelchair Access
2.93 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Rochester Area Intergroup
Big Book, Closed, Discussion, Wheelchair Access
2.93 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Wednesday AA Meetings in Rochester
For More Information on Meetings and Times Call 866-504-6974? By calling this phone number you will be connected with a third party provider that works with FindRecovery.com to connect you with a Provider or Meeting Organizer, as outlined in our Privacy Policy
Bill & Bob's
Big Book, Open, Wheelchair Access
1.58 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
St Stephens Episcopal Church
Open, Step Meeting, Wheelchair Access
2.07 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Blessed Sacrament School
Discussion, Open, Speaker, Women
2.12 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Discussion, Newcomer, Open
2.22 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Seneca United Methodist
Big Book, Closed, Wheelchair Access, Women
2.6 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Waring Rd Baptist Church
Big Book, Discussion, Grapevine, Open, Step Meeting, Tradition Study, Wheelchair Access
2.68 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Rochester Area Intergroup
Open, Step Meeting, Tradition Study, Wheelchair Access
2.93 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Rochester Area Intergroup
11th Step Meditation, Discussion, Meditation, Open, Wheelchair Access
2.93 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
United Church of Christ
Big Book, Discussion, Grapevine, Open, Step Meeting
3.08 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Thursday AA Meetings in Rochester
For More Information on Meetings and Times Call 866-504-6974? By calling this phone number you will be connected with a third party provider that works with FindRecovery.com to connect you with a Provider or Meeting Organizer, as outlined in our Privacy Policy
House of Mercy
Discussion, Open, Wheelchair Access
0.57 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Simmons Treatment Center
Discussion, Open, Spanish
0.63 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Our Savior Roman Catholic Church
Closed, Speaker
1.58 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Bill & Bob's
Big Book, Open, Wheelchair Access
1.58 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Bill & Bob's
Big Book, Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
1.58 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Bill & Bob's
Big Book, Open, Wheelchair Access
1.58 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Discussion, Open, Speaker
2.06 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
St Stephens Episcopal Church
Open, Step Meeting, Wheelchair Access
2.07 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Discussion, Grapevine, Newcomer, Open
2.22 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
In Christ New Hope Church
Big Book, Open, Wheelchair Access
2.71 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Rochester Area Intergroup
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
2.93 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Friday AA Meetings in Rochester
For More Information on Meetings and Times Call 866-504-6974? By calling this phone number you will be connected with a third party provider that works with FindRecovery.com to connect you with a Provider or Meeting Organizer, as outlined in our Privacy Policy
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Discussion, Open AA Meeting
0.8 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Bill & Bob's
Big Book, Open, Wheelchair Access
1.58 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Bill & Bob's
Discussion, Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
1.58 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Bill & Bob's
Closed, Discussion, Literature, Wheelchair Access, Women
1.58 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Grapevine, Open
2.06 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
St Stephens Episcopal Church
Open, Step Meeting, Wheelchair Access
2.07 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Discussion, Literature, Newcomer, Open
2.22 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
New Life Presbyterian
Discussion, Open, Speaker, Step Meeting
2.56 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Rochester Area Intergroup
Big Book, Open, Wheelchair Access
2.93 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Rochester Area Intergroup
Open, Step Meeting, Wheelchair Access, Women
2.93 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Irond. Presbyterian Church, 3rd floor
Babysitting Available, Discussion, Open, Step Meeting, Tradition Study
3.53 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Saturday AA Meetings in Rochester
For More Information on Meetings and Times Call 866-504-6974? By calling this phone number you will be connected with a third party provider that works with FindRecovery.com to connect you with a Provider or Meeting Organizer, as outlined in our Privacy Policy
Bill & Bob's
Big Book, Open, Wheelchair Access
1.58 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Gay Alliance (across from Village Gate)
Big Book, Grapevine, Living Sober, Open, Speaker, Wheelchair Access
1.63 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Discussion, Open, Speaker, Young People
2.06 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Discussion, Open, Speaker
2.06 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
St Stephens Episcopal Church
Open, Step Meeting, Wheelchair Access
2.07 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Blessed Sacrament School
Child-Friendly, Discussion, Open, Step Meeting, Tradition Study, Women
2.12 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Discussion, Newcomer, Open, Speaker
2.22 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Redeemer Lutheran Church
Discussion, Open, Spanish
2.22 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Rochester Area Intergroup
As Bill Sees It, Open, Wheelchair Access
2.93 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Rochester Area Intergroup
Discussion, LGBTQ, Open, Speaker, Wheelchair Access
2.93 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Sunday AA Meetings in Rochester
For More Information on Meetings and Times Call 866-504-6974? By calling this phone number you will be connected with a third party provider that works with FindRecovery.com to connect you with a Provider or Meeting Organizer, as outlined in our Privacy Policy
St Lukes & Simon (side door)
Closed, Discussion, Gay, Men, Speaker
0.93 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Bill & Bob's
Discussion, Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
1.58 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Bill & Bob's
Discussion, Open, Speaker, Wheelchair Access
1.58 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Church of the Ascension
Discussion, Open, Speaker
1.73 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
St. Boniface School
Open, Speaker, Step Meeting, Tradition Study
1.83 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Blessed Sacrament School
Discussion, Open, Young People
2.12 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Waring Rd Baptist Church
Open, Step Meeting, Tradition Study, Wheelchair Access
2.68 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Rochester Area Intergroup
Literature, Open, Wheelchair Access
2.93 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Rochester Area Intergroup
Open, Sign Language, Wheelchair Access
2.93 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
United Church of Christ
Literature, Open, Women
3.08 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
Brighton Presbyterian Church
Big Book, Open
3.39 miles from the center of Rochester, NY
If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Irondequoit, Brighton, Gates Center, and North Gates.
Additional local resources: Rochester NA Meetings | Rochester Al-Anon Meetings
What is an AA Meeting?
An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is a place to share experiences and success stories with other alcoholics. This is a safe place for an addict seeking sobriety to come in and ask for help. These AA Meetings in Rochester, NY will help them build a support network to help achieve sobriety. You will be welcomed by your peers that have all lived and survived from addiction. Their survival of maintaining a sober life is dependent on helping others and giving back to others the guidance that was given to them.
Choosing An AA Meeting in Rochester, NY
There are a a lot of different AA meetings in Rochester, NY. prior to choosing the meeting that you are going to attend, it is beneficial to know the different types of AA meetings and what happens at each one.
Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous - An Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is open to anyone who wishes 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 Alcoholics Anonymous - A Closed meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous 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 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 an sometimes they open the floor to discussion at the end.
Alcoholics Anonymous Literature Meeting - A literature meeting usually involves reading from one of the Alcoholics Anonymous 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 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 might 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 entire meeting. 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 depth. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and might be followed by a discussion.
Since each Rochester 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 Rochester that do not. We recommend reaching out to the local Alcoholics Anonymous intergroup to get more information on Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Rochester, NY, or visiting aa.org to locate more information.
How to benefit the most from your first meeting in Rochester, NY
To benefit the most from your first meeting you need to walk in with an open mind, and the willingness to change. Make sure to give yourself extra time at the start and end 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 remarks that you raise your hand to let the group know this is your first meeting. Make sure to inquire about a meeting list, with phone numbers of the group members. The final thing to remember is don’t be afraid to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you to your first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.