Find AA Meetings in Van Nuys, California

Van Nuys, California AA Meetings

Van Nuys is part of  Los Angeles’s San Fernando Valley, so AA meetings here are included in the wider Valley schedule rather than listed on a separate local calendar. If you live in the area, you’re not far from a meeting, including early morning groups before work and late evening ones if you need a place to land after a rough day.

The meeting picture in Van Nuys

Van Nuys offers a full weekly schedule of meetings. They meet most days in a range of formats rather than a single recurring group. If you want more choice than the local list offers, you can reach the wider pool of groups across Los Angeles.

What a meeting is like

Going to your first meeting can feel overwhelming, probably in part because you don’t know what to expect, so here are a few things to know before you take that step.

Open meetings welcome anyone, including family members or anyone who is simply curious. On the other hand, a closed meeting is for people who want to stop drinking or already have. At a speaker meeting, one person tells their own story. A discussion meeting is a shared conversation on a topic. A step study works through the 12 steps in order.

You will never be asked to speak; in fact, you can just come, sit,  listen and leave whenever you need to. There are no fees to attend and you won’t be asked to register.  For more details about a first visit, check out the guide to finding a meeting.

Getting to a meeting

Meetings in Van Nuys are spread across the neighborhood. For this reason, you should plan to drive or take a rideshare instead of relying on a single bus line. If you can’t find a meeting that fits your schedule or you are looking for a particular format, check the citywide list in Los Angeles. If you are interested in what’s offered in another city, check out the statewide California directory

If you can’t make an in person meeting, online meetings are a good option. You can attend via computer, laptop or phone.