Find AA Meetings in San Francisco, California

San Francisco, California AA Meetings

San Francisco has more than 160 in-person AA groups meeting across roughly 80 venues citywide, plus over 100 additional online groups you can join from anywhere. Use the list above to filter by day, time, neighborhood, or meeting type; everything below is background on what those listings mean and how to use them.

The city’s AA scene spans nearly every neighborhood, from early-morning meetings before work to late-evening groups downtown. Here is a snapshot of meeting types in our San Francisco directory, counting both in-person and online groups (as of July 2026):

• Wheelchair-accessible: 122
• Newcomer-focused: 27
• LGBTQ+: 30
• Men’s: 18
• Women’s: 17
• Spanish-speaking: 11
• Young people’s: 14

Counts change as schedules update, so treat this as a snapshot and the list above as the current source. If you are weighing whether AA fits your situation, you are not alone in asking: an estimated 19.5% of San Francisco adults report binge drinking, according to CDC PLACES (2025 release, based on 2023 survey data).

Your First AA Meeting in San Francisco

Every meeting on this page is either open, meaning anyone curious about AA can sit in, or closed, meaning it is reserved for people who identify as having a drinking problem. Both formats work the same way: someone reads a short introduction, a topic or a piece of AA literature is discussed, and people share if they choose to. You are never required to speak, and you are never required to say you are an alcoholic just to attend.

There is no cost to attend. Groups are self-supporting through voluntary contributions from members, not membership dues. If it is your first time, an open discussion meeting is usually the easiest starting point, and San Francisco lists 27 newcomer-focused groups if you would rather start somewhere built for people brand new to the room. Reading what to expect at your first AA meeting beforehand can take some of the guesswork out of walking in, and the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions explains the framework you will hear referenced once you’re there.

San Francisco’s AA Central Office and 24-Hour Helpline

The San Francisco and Marin Intergroup runs the central office serving the city, and it keeps a helpline answered around the clock for anyone who wants to talk to another AA member or find a meeting outside business hours. The office also maintains a print and online meeting schedule and a small bookstore for AA literature. Sober.com is an independent meeting directory and is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services or the San Francisco and Marin Intergroup; we index public meeting listings so they are easier to search. Full contact details, including the helpline number and office hours, are under Resources below.

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. Download the Sober App.

If You Need More Help Than a Meeting

AA is peer support built on shared experience, not medical treatment. If you drink heavily every day, stopping on your own can carry real health risks, and a medical assessment before you quit is worth having; our alcohol withdrawal timeline walks through why that matters and what the process usually looks like. San Francisco’s Department of Public Health runs a 24/7 access line that connects residents to mental health and substance use treatment, including detox and outpatient care; the number is under Resources. For treatment options anywhere in the country, FindTreatment.gov is a free federal locator, and 988 is available by call or text for anyone in crisis. Both are listed below as well.

AA in San Francisco: Common Questions

How much do AA meetings in San Francisco cost?

Nothing. Groups are self-supporting through voluntary contributions passed during the meeting; no one is turned away for not giving.

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 visitors are welcome at any open meeting.

Are there Spanish-language AA meetings in San Francisco?

Yes. The directory lists 11 groups offering Spanish-language meetings; filter by language above to find current times and locations.

Are there online AA meetings I can join from San Francisco?

Yes, over 100 online groups are listed for San Francisco, which can be useful for early mornings, late nights, or days you can’t get across town.

Are there LGBTQ+ meetings in San Francisco?

Yes. San Francisco’s directory includes 30 LGBTQ+ groups, more than most cities on this site, concentrated in neighborhoods with a long AA presence.

How do I find a wheelchair-accessible meeting in San Francisco?

Use the accessibility filter above. San Francisco currently lists 122 wheelchair-accessible groups.

Resources

• San Francisco and Marin Intergroup. 24-hour helpline: (415) 674-1821. Central Office & Bookstore: 1821 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94109; (415) 674-1820; Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 12pm-4pm. Accessed July 24, 2026. https://aasfmarin.org/
• San Francisco Department of Public Health. Behavioral Health Access Line: 888-246-3333 (24/7), for mental health and substance use assessment, referral, and treatment navigation, including detox and outpatient care. Accessed July 24, 2026. https://www.sf.gov/substance-use-services-and-overdose-prevention
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. PLACES: Local Data for Better Health (2025 release). Accessed July 24, 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/places/
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. FindTreatment.gov treatment locator. Accessed July 24, 2026. https://findtreatment.gov/
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 (24/7).