Find AA Meetings in Torrance, California

Torrance, California AA Meetings

Torrance has more than 25 in-person AA groups meeting at 14 or more locations across the city, plus more than 8 additional groups that meet online. The list above shows current schedules that you can filter by day, time and meeting type to find one that fits.

Whatever brought you here, from a first worried look at your drinking to years of trying to stop, there is very likely a meeting in Torrance that fits. The city’s meetings include men’s and women’s groups, and roughly 6 offer wheelchair accessibility. Wanting to rethink your drinking puts you in the same boat as many people here because an estimated 15.6 percent of Torrance adults report binge drinking, according to the CDC’s PLACES project.

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

• Discussion meetings: 14
• Wheelchair-accessible: 6
• Speaker meetings: 4
• Men’s: 3
• Women’s: 3
• Step meetings: 2
• Beginner-focused: 2

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 Torrance

You do not need to register, pay or call yourself an alcoholic to attend an AA meeting in Torrance. Just arrive a few minutes early, take a seat and listen. Nobody is required to speak.

Meetings are either open, which welcome anyone, including people who are simply curious or family members, or closed, which are reserved for people who want to stop drinking. If you are picking a first meeting, an open discussion meeting is a comfortable starting point because you can get a feel for the format without any pressure to participate, and Torrance has a good number of those to choose from.

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.

Torrance’s AA Central Office and 24-Hour Helpline

Meetings across the greater Los Angeles area, including Torrance, are supported by the Los Angeles Central Office of Alcoholics Anonymous. It keeps its phone line answered around the clock by volunteers who can help you find a meeting or talk through what to expect.

Sober.com is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services or with the central office. Contact details are listed 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. This can offer you the motivation you need 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. Because of this danger, 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.

For treatment in Torrance, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health administers the Substance Abuse Service Helpline, the main entry point for county substance use services. It operates 24/7, 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. You can find its contact information under Resources below.

You can also browse alcohol rehab programs in California in our rehab directory. National and crisis lines are listed under Resources too.

AA in Torrance: Common Questions

How much do AA meetings in Torrance cost?

Nothing. AA groups are self-supporting through voluntary contributions. A donation 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. 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. Closed meetings are limited to people who want to stop drinking. Both formats meet in Torrance, and the filters above can show you which is which.

Can I join an AA meeting online from Torrance?

Yes. More than 8 online AA groups appear in our Torrance listings, with options most days of the week. This can be especially important when you cannot physically get to a meeting or want support the same day.

How do I find a wheelchair-accessible meeting in Torrance?

Use the accessibility filter in the list above. Roughly 6 Torrance groups are wheelchair-accessible, counting in-person and online options together.

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://publichealth.lacounty.gov/sapc/public/entryways-to-treatment.htm
• 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).