Find AA Meetings in Glendale, California

Glendale, California AA Meetings

Glendale has more than 35 in-person AA groups holding upward of 50 meetings a week across more than 10 locations, and more than 5 additional groups meet online. The list above lets you filter by day, time and meeting type to find one that fits your schedule.

Most groups here are open meetings, so you do not need any history with AA to sit in. The mix includes women’s and men’s groups, a small number of LGBTQ+ meetings and groups aimed at people new to the program. An estimated 17% of Glendale adults report binge drinking, according to the CDC’s PLACES project, so if you are rethinking your own drinking, you are in large company.

Here is a snapshot of meeting types in our Glendale directory, counting both in-person and online groups (as of July 2026):

• Wheelchair-accessible: 22
• Discussion meetings: 16
• Speaker meetings: 10
• Big Book study: 7
• Women’s: 7
• Men’s: 6
• Newcomer-focused: 5

Counts include both in-person and online groups and shift as schedules update, so treat this as a snapshot and the list above as the current source.

Your First AA Meeting in Glendale

You do not need to register, pay or call yourself an alcoholic to walk into an AA meeting in Glendale. Arrive a few minutes early, find a seat and listen. No one is required to speak.

Meetings are considered either open or closed. Open meetings welcome anyone, including people who are just curious or family members who want to understand what AA is about. Closed meetings, however, are reserved for people who want to stop drinking. Glendale has more than 5 newcomer-focused groups if you would rather start somewhere built for first-timers, and an open discussion meeting is a solid default otherwise.

Before you go, our firsthand account of what happens at a first AA meeting walks through a typical hour, and our overview of the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions explains the program’s core ideas in plain language.

Glendale’s AA Central Office and 24-Hour Helpline

Glendale meetings are supported by the Los Angeles Central Office of Alcoholics Anonymous, which keeps its phone line staffed around the clock by volunteers who can help you find a meeting or talk through what to expect before you go. The office also sells AA literature, including the Big Book, and its full contact details are under Resources below.

Sober.com is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services or with the Los Angeles Central Office.

Staying on Track Between Meetings

Many people pair meetings with the free Sober App. It tracks your sober days, what you have saved by not drinking and milestones worth marking, which can help on the days between meetings.

If You Need More Help Than a Meeting

AA is peer support, not medical care. If you have been drinking heavily every day, stopping suddenly can be dangerous, and it is worth getting a medical opinion before you quit cold.  Check out our guides to the alcohol withdrawal timeline and alcohol detox, which explain what withdrawal involves and when supervised care makes sense.

For treatment in Los Angeles County, the county Department of Public Health runs the Substance Abuse Service Helpline, a 24/7 line that screens callers, offers translation, and refers people to detox, residential, and outpatient programs, including no-cost options for residents with Medi-Cal, My Health LA, or other county-funded coverage. Its number is under Resources below.

You can also browse alcohol rehab programs in California in our rehab directory, and examine the wider AA meeting landscape across California on our state page. National and crisis lines are listed under Resources as well.

AA in Glendale: Common Questions

How much do AA meetings in Glendale cost?

Nothing. AA groups are self-supporting through voluntary contributions, so a basket may be passed, but no one is expected to give, especially a newcomer.

Do I have to call myself an alcoholic to attend?

No. AA’s only stated requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking, and you do not even need that to sit in on an open meeting. Plenty of people attend while they are still deciding what their drinking means to them.

What is the difference between open and closed meetings?

Open meetings welcome anyone, including family and friends, while closed meetings are limited to people who want to stop drinking. Most groups in our Glendale directory are open.

Are there online AA meetings I can join from Glendale?

Yes. More than 5 online AA groups appear in our Glendale listings, which can help when you cannot get to a meeting in person or want support the same day.

Are there women’s or men’s meetings in Glendale?

Yes. Our Glendale listings include several women’s and men’s groups. You can use the meeting-type filter above to see current days and times.

Resources

• Los Angeles Central Office of Alcoholics Anonymous. 24-hour help: (323) 936-4343. Office: 3333 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 415, Los Angeles, CA 90010; Monday through Thursday 10 AM to 7 PM, Friday until 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 2 PM. Accessed July 13, 2026. https://lacoaa.org/contact-us.php
• Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Substance Abuse Prevention and Control. Substance Abuse Service Helpline (SASH): (844) 804-7500, 24/7 screening and referral; translation available; no-cost for Medi-Cal, My Health LA, and other county-funded eligible residents. Accessed July 13, 2026.http://ph.lacounty.gov/sapc
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. PLACES: Local Data for Better Health (2025 release). Accessed July 13, 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/places/
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. FindTreatment.gov treatment locator. Accessed July 13, 2026. https://findtreatment.gov/
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 (24/7).