Find AA Meetings in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, California AA Meetings

Few cities have an AA community as large as Los Angeles. More than 325 in-person groups hold upwards of 700 meetings each week at 190-plus locations across the city, and another 200 or more groups meet online. The list above carries current schedules; filter it by day, time, or meeting type to find one that works with your schedule.

Whatever brings you here, odds are good a meeting matches where you are right now. Most groups hold open meetings that anyone can attend, and the variety runs deep: women’s and men’s groups, more than 45 Spanish-speaking groups, one of the largest LGBTQ+ meeting selections in our directory, and groups geared toward newcomers.

The city is also one of AA’s oldest homes — by the fellowship’s own accounts, the first West Coast meeting happened here in December 1939. And if you are rethinking your drinking, you are in large company: an estimated 15.8% of Los Angeles adults report binge drinking, according to the CDC’s PLACES project.

A snapshot of meeting types across our Los Angeles directory, counting in-person and online groups together:

• Wheelchair-accessible: 135
• LGBTQ+: 51
• Women’s: 47
• Spanish-speaking: 47
• Beginner-focused: 47
• Men’s: 32
• Young people: 17

These counts cover in-person and online groups alike and move as schedules change, so treat the snapshot as approximate and the list above as the live source.

Your First AA Meeting in Los Angeles

Attending an AA meeting in Los Angeles takes no registration, no payment, and no label — you never have to call yourself an alcoholic. Show up a few minutes early, take a seat, and listen; nobody is required to speak.

Every meeting is either open or closed. Open meetings welcome anyone — the simply curious, family members, friends. Closed meetings are reserved for people who want to stop drinking.

Here, open meetings outnumber closed ones by roughly four to one, so a first-timer has plenty of choices, and more than 45 groups are aimed specifically at newcomers.

If you want a preview before you go, our firsthand account of what happens at a first AA meeting walks through a typical hour, and our plain-language overview of the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions covers the program’s core ideas.

Los Angeles’s AA Central Office and 24-Hour Helpline

Meetings across the city are backed by the Los Angeles Central Office of Alcoholics Anonymous. Volunteers answer its phone line around the clock and can point you to a meeting or talk you through what to expect.

The office sells AA literature too, including the Big Book. For Spanish speakers, the Oficina Central Hispana de Los Angeles serves as the city’s Spanish-language AA central office. Contact details for both appear under Resources below. Sober.com is an independent directory, not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services or with either central office.

Staying on Track Between Meetings

Plenty of people pair meetings with the free Sober App, which tracks sober days, what you have saved by not drinking, and milestones worth marking — a useful lift on the days between meetings.

If You Need More Help Than a Meeting

AA is peer support, not medical care. Stopping suddenly after heavy daily drinking can be dangerous, so it is worth getting a medical opinion before you quit cold. Our guides to the alcohol withdrawal timeline and alcohol detox explain what withdrawal involves and when supervised care makes sense.

If you are looking for treatment in Los Angeles, start with the Substance Abuse Service Helpline, run by the county Department of Public Health as the main entry point for county substance use services.

The line operates 24/7 with screening and translation, and refers callers to detox, residential, and outpatient programs — including no-cost options for residents covered by Medi-Cal, My Health LA, or other county-funded coverage. Find the number under Resources below, or browse alcohol rehab programs in Los Angeles in our rehab directory.

AA in Los Angeles: Common Questions

How much do AA meetings in Los Angeles cost?

AA meetings in Los Angeles cost nothing. AA groups are self-supporting through voluntary contributions — a basket may be passed, but no one is expected to give, least of all 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. Many people attend while they are still working out what their drinking means to them.

What is the difference between open and closed meetings?

Open meetings welcome anyone, family and friends included. Closed meetings are limited to people who want to stop drinking. In our Los Angeles directory, open meetings outnumber closed ones by roughly four to one.

Are there Spanish-language AA meetings in Los Angeles?

Yes — more than 45 Spanish-speaking groups appear in our Los Angeles listings. Use the language filter above for current days and times, or contact the Oficina Central Hispana de Los Angeles, which can help Spanish speakers find a group.

Can I join an AA meeting online from Los Angeles?

Yes. Our Los Angeles listings include more than 200 online AA groups, with options every day of the week — handy when you cannot get to a meeting in person or want support the same day.

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 8, 2026. https://lacoaa.org/contact-us.php
• Oficina Central Hispana de Los Angeles. Spanish-language AA central office: (323) 750-2039; 2614 S. Normandie Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007. Accessed July 8, 2026. https://hispanaaala.org/
• 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 8, 2026. http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/sapc/cares/
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. PLACES: Local Data for Better Health (2025 release). Accessed July 8, 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/places/
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. FindTreatment.gov treatment locator. Accessed July 8, 2026. https://findtreatment.gov/
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 (24/7).
• AA Grapevine. Formula for an A.A. Meeting in Southern California (records the first Los Angeles meeting, December 1939). September 1961. Accessed July 8, 2026. https://silkworth.net/alcoholics-anonymous/formula-for-an-aa-meeting-in-southern-california/