Monday AA Meetings in Evanston
St David's Episcopal Church In-person and Online
Closed, Meditation, Online Meeting
0.32 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Hindsdale United Methodist Church
Closed, Discussion, Wheelchair Access
0.69 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Will County Fellowship Club
Big Book, Closed, Literature, Living Sober
0.69 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Round Lake Alano Club
Discussion
1.17 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
14-3333 Online
11th Step Meditation, Closed, Location Temporarily Closed, Meditation, Online Meeting
1.34 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
St Andrew's Anglican Church of Tinley Park
Closed, Wheelchair Access
3.98 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Rogers Park Alano Club
Closed
4.05 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Temporarily Inactive
Closed, Location Temporarily Closed
4.39 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Tuesday AA Meetings in Evanston
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03-3169 Online
Closed, Online Meeting
0.45 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
00-9019 Online
Big Book, Closed, English, Online Meeting
0.69 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Stillwaters Alano Club
12 Steps & 12 Traditions, Closed, Women
0.69 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Stillwater Alano Club
Closed, Women
0.69 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
14-2483 Online
Big Book, Location Temporarily Closed, Online Meeting, Open, Young People
1.34 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Church of the Transfiguration
Big Book, Closed
1.34 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Church of the Transfiguration
Big Book, Open
1.34 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Metro Center
Closed, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
1.46 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
95-8229 Online
Discussion, Meditation, Online Meeting, Open
2.17 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Wednesday AA Meetings in Evanston
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03-3169 Online
Closed, Online Meeting
0.69 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Metro Center
Closed, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
1.04 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
New Town Alano Club
Closed, Discussion, LGBTQ
1.34 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Temporarily Inactive
Location Temporarily Closed, Open
3.98 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
St. Jacob United Church of Christ In-person and Online
Closed, Discussion, Online Meeting, Speaker, Step Meeting
3.98 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
University Baptist Church
Discussion
4.39 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Flossmoor community church
Closed, Wheelchair Access
4.52 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Thursday AA Meetings in Evanston
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Stillwaters Alano Club
Big Book, Closed, Women
0.15 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Manteno Church of the Nazarene
Accessible, Open
0.69 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
03-3169 Online
Closed, Online Meeting
0.69 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
95-8664 Online
Closed, Online Meeting
0.69 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Faith United Methodist Church
Closed, Step Meeting
1.34 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Trinity Lutheran Church
Big Book, Closed
3.84 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Friday AA Meetings in Evanston
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Cornerstone Faith Community Church
Big Book, Closed
0.69 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Holy Covenant MCC Church In-person and Online
Discussion, Online Meeting, Open
0.69 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
St. John United Church of Christ
Open, Sign Language
0.69 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
03-3169 Online
Closed, Online Meeting
0.69 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
The Presbyterian Church of Palatine
Closed, Step Meeting
0.84 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Lazarus House Building In-person and Online
Closed, Discussion, Online Meeting
1.34 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Community United Methodist Church
Closed, Discussion, Speaker
1.34 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Community Christian Church
In-Person Closed Discussion Handicap
1.34 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
95-8675 Online
Closed, Online Meeting
2.72 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Edgebrook Covenant Church
Big Book, Closed
2.72 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
St. Stephen's Lutheran Church
Closed, Speaker
3.98 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Saturday AA Meetings in Evanston
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Presence Mercy Center Hospital
Discussion, Closed, Wheelchair Access aa meeting
1.34 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
St. Lukes Lutheran Church
Closed, Step Meeting
2.36 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
1st Congregational Church
Closed, Discussion
2.72 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Presbyterian Church of Barrington
Closed, Men, Wheelchair Access
2.72 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Closed, Men, Step Meeting
2.72 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Zion Lutheran Church
Closed, Step Meeting, Tradition Study
2.96 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Sunday AA Meetings in Evanston
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03-3169 Online
Closed, Online Meeting
0.45 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Berger Hall West In-person and Online
Big Book, Online Meeting, Women
0.45 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
12 Step Fellowship Club
Closed, Discussion, Speaker, Wheelchair Access
0.69 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
12 Step House In-person and Online
Closed, Online Meeting
0.69 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Du Page Unitarian Church
In-Person Men Closed Discussion Handicap
1.34 miles from the center of Evanston, IL
Metro Center
Closed, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
3.32 miles from the center of Evanston, 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: Skokie, Wilmette, Kenilworth, and Lincolnwood.
Additional local resources: Evanston NA Meetings | Evanston Al-Anon Meetings
What is an AA Meeting?
A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is an assembly where alcoholics and people who struggle with substance abuse gather for one hour to discuss their experience, strength, and hope. AA Members who attend an Alcoholic's Anonymous meeting in Evanston, IL will share their experience getting sober through their personal stories with anyone looking to get sober. There is no religion, creed or race, for membership, just the want to achieve sobriety, and live a productive life without alcohol.
Selecting A meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Evanston, IL
There are a a lot of different AA meetings in Evanston, IL. prior to choosing 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 Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is open to anyone who has a desire 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 Big Book meetings, a member will typically 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 experience, strength, and hope with fellow members of AA. The speaker may or may not take up all of the time and an sometimes they open the floor to discussion at the end.
AA Literature Meeting - A literature meeting typically revolves around 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 typically focuses on one or two steps per meeting. This can involve a speaker lead discussion about a particular step, literature reading, and could be followed by a discussion about the step(s).
Meditation Meeting - A Meditation Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting can involve meditation for a portion of the meeting or even the whole time. The meditation may be guided and then followed by a discussion.
Traditions AA Meeting - One or more of the AA traditions will be discussed in depth. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and could be followed by a conversation.
Since each Evanston 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 Evanston that do not. We recommend calling the local AA intergroup to find out more information on AA Meetings in Evanston, IL, or navigating to aa.org to find out more information.
How to get the most out of your initial meeting in Evanston, IL
To get the most out of your initial 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 introduce yourself as a new member of AA. Make sure to ask for a meeting list, with contact information of the group members. Last, but certainly not least don’t hesitate to raise your hand and speak, let the group know what lead you to this meeting.