Find AA Meetings in Simi Valley, California

Simi Valley, California AA Meetings

Simi Valley has a small but tightly clustered AA community. More than 25 in-person groups meet across around 10 locations. In this tight-knit community, there are roughly 35 meetings each week, and a handful more online.

Since there are few venues in the area, many groups share an address, often hosting several meetings during the week. This allows you to go back somewhere familiar rather than finding a new building each time.

Most groups meet about once a week rather than daily, so filter the list by day and time rather than assuming something is always available. A couple of groups in the listing are flagged as temporarily closed.

A caution about filtering the list of AA meetings. Our Simi Valley listings carry very few descriptive tags. Most groups are not marked open or closed, and the counts for newcomer, Spanish-language, and formats such as discussion or Big Book are nearly absent.

Poor meeting categorization reflects how groups have filled in their listings rather than what they offer. This means the listings will likely underestimate your options. The county central office keeps a fuller picture and is the better first call.

If you are rethinking your drinking, you are in large company. An estimated 17.7% of Simi Valley adults report binge drinking, according to the CDC’s PLACES project.

Your First AA Meeting in Simi Valley

You do not need to register, pay, or call yourself an alcoholic to attend an open AA meeting in Simi Valley. However, it is a good idea to arrive a few minutes early, take a seat, and listen. Nobody will ask you to speak.

Meetings are either open or closed. Open meetings welcome anyone interested in the available opportunities, including family members and people who are only curious.

Closed meetings are for people who want to stop drinking. Because most Simi Valley listings do not identify what they offer, check the listing or call the central office before going.

Our firsthand account of what to expect at your first AA meeting walks through a typical hour, and our overview of the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions explains the ideas the program is built on.

The AA Central Office Serving Simi Valley and 24-Hour Hotline

AA across Simi Valley and the rest of the county is coordinated by the Central Service Office of Ventura County, based in Camarillo. They run a 24/7 hotline, so you can talk to someone at any hour.

They also keep the county meeting directory and sell AA literature during weekday and Saturday hours. The organization covers a wide stretch of the county, from Simi Valley and Moorpark through Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Oxnard, and Ventura, so it can help if you will travel a little.

Sober.com is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services or the Central Service Office of Ventura County.

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 abruptly can be dangerous, and it is worth getting a medical opinion before you quit. Our guides to the alcohol withdrawal timeline and alcohol detox explain what withdrawal involves and when supervised care makes sense.

Ventura County runs a dedicated substance use treatment access line staffed around the clock. They also offer a separate 24-hour behavioral health crisis line. Staff evaluate what level of care fits your circumstances, and the county runs a continuum across six locations covering outpatient counseling, residential treatment, withdrawal management, and case management.

You can also compare alcohol rehab options in California in our rehab directory, or browse AA meetings across California if you are looking beyond the city.

AA in Simi Valley: Common Questions

How much do AA meetings in Simi Valley cost?

Nothing. AA groups are self-supporting through voluntary contributions, so a basket may be passed during the hour, but no one is expected to give, least of all a newcomer.

Do I have to call myself an alcoholic to attend?

No. AA states that the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking, and you do not need even that to sit in on an open meeting. Plenty of people attend for a while before deciding what their drinking means.

How do I tell whether a Simi Valley meeting is open or closed?

Open meetings welcome anyone, including friends and family. Closed meetings are limited to people who want to stop drinking. Most Simi Valley entries in our directory do not carry that label, so check the individual listing or call the county hotline, which can tell you before you travel.

What if there is no Simi Valley meeting at the time I need one?

The local schedule is modest, so this does happen. The list above expands to show meetings in surrounding communities, the county office covers neighboring cities including Moorpark and Thousand Oaks, and online meetings run every day.

Can I join an AA meeting online from Simi Valley?

Yes. A handful of online AA groups appear in our Simi Valley listings, and online meetings hosted elsewhere are open to anyone, which helps when nothing local is running.

Do I need to sign up in advance?

No. There is no registration and no membership form. Turn up a few minutes before the start time and someone will usually point you to a seat.

Resources

• Central Service Office of Ventura County, Alcoholics Anonymous. 24-hour hotline: (805) 389-1444. Office: 321 North Aviador Street, Suite 115, Camarillo, CA 93010; Monday to Friday 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, closed Sundays and major holidays. AA literature available. Serves Simi Valley, Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura, Ojai, and neighboring communities. Accessed August 31, 2026. https://aaventuracounty.org/
• Ventura County Substance Use Treatment Access Line. Staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 1-844-385-9200. Accessed August 31, 2026. https://coast.venturacounty.gov/getting-help/help-with-addiction
• Ventura County Behavioral Health Access and Crisis Line. Confidential entry point to all county behavioral health services, including substance use, 24 hours a day: 1-866-998-2243. Accessed August 31, 2026. https://hca.venturacounty.gov/behavioral-health/about-vcbh/
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. PLACES: Local Data for Better Health (2025 release). Accessed August 31, 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/places/
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. FindTreatment.gov treatment locator. Accessed August 31, 2026. https://findtreatment.gov/
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 (24/7).