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West Hollywood, California AA Meetings

AA Meetings in West Hollywood: What to Expect

More than 40 in-person groups are active in West Hollywood. They hold more than 45 meetings a week, spread across several locations in and around the city. If getting to an in-person meeting isn’t easy for you, you can join an online group instead. Most meetings are open, meaning anyone who’s curious about AA is welcome.

You can use the list above to filter by day, time and meeting type.

Discussion or speaker meetings are the most widely available formats in West Hollywood. A typical hour usually includes either members sharing on a topic or one person telling their story.

Los Angeles County has one of the area’s highest selections of  LGBTQ+ AA meetings. Young people and newcomers can also find meetings geared specifically to their needs.

According to the CDC PLACES 2025 release, an estimated 19.0 percent of adults living in West Hollywood report binge drinking. So, if you are rethinking your drinking, you are not alone.

The following is a snapshot of what our West Hollywood directory holds, counting both in-person and online groups (as of July 2026):

• In-person groups: 42
• Online groups: 9
• Weekly in-person meetings: 47
• In-person locations: 8
• Wheelchair-accessible: 17
• LGBTQ+: 15
• Young people: 5
• Newcomer-focused: 3
• Meetings in a language other than English: 6

Groups may change their schedules and the number of active groups may vary. So, treat this as a snapshot and use the list above as the most current source.

Your First AA Meeting in West Hollywood

AA describes its meetings as open or closed. An open meeting welcomes anyone, including family, friends, partners or people who just want to learn more about the program. A closed meeting, on the other hand, is for people who want to stop drinking. Most meetings in West Hollywood are open and are typically the best way to start.

According to AA, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stop drinking. At meetings, you don’t have to call yourself an alcoholic or be required to speak. Meetings are free, however; a group may ask for voluntary contributions to help cover rent, coffee and literature.

If you’d like to know more before going to your first meeting, read what to expect at your first AA meeting. If the program language is unfamiliar, the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions can give you an insight into language and terminology you will hear at an AA meeting.

West Hollywood’s AA Central Office and 24-Hour Helpline

The Alcoholics Anonymous Los Angeles Central Office is the volunteer-staffed service office for AA groups across the Los Angeles area, including West Hollywood.  It keeps meeting schedules, sells AA literature and answers its phone around the clock, usually with an AA member on the other end rather than a call center. You can find the address, hours and phone number listed under Resources below.

As an independent directory, Sober.com is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. or with the Los Angeles Central Office.

If you would like to talk to someone right now about your options, call 800-948-8417 Sponsored .

Staying on Track Between Meetings

For additional support, 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 you to maintain your focus and motivation between meetings.

Download the Sober App.

If You Need More Help Than a Meeting

It’s important to keep in mind that AA is peer support, not medical care. If you have been drinking heavily every day, stopping suddenly can be medically risky. For this reason, a clinician should assess you before you stop on your own.

To understand more about what to expect during the first few days, read our alcohol withdrawal timeline.

If you are considering treatment and need a referral,  Los Angeles County runs a 24-hour behavioral health help line. It handles both mental health and substance use, with a menu option for substance use services.  It’s open to county residents regardless of insurance status. The number is under Resources.

If you are weighing residential or outpatient programs, alcohol rehab in Los Angeles lists local providers. Another option is FindTreatment.gov, run by SAMHSA, which provides information on nationwide resources.

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available at any hour if you are in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself.

Some Common Questions about AA in West Hollywood

Do I have to pay anything to attend an AA meeting in West Hollywood?

No.  AA groups are self-supporting through voluntary member contributions. Newcomers are never expected to give.

Our explainer on whether AA is free covers how group finances work.

To attend an AA meeting, do I have to identify as an alcoholic?

No. AA states that the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Open meetings welcome visitors who are still deciding whether they have a problem with drinking. At an open meeting, you can just introduce yourself by first name only, or you don’t have to say anything at all.

Is there a difference between open and closed meetings in West Hollywood?

Yes. Open meetings welcome anyone. This includes friends, family members and people who want to know more about AA. Closed meetings, however, are strictly for people who want to stop drinking.

There are 40  in-person groups listed as open and only 2 as closed in West Hollywood.

We explain the difference between open and closed AA meetings here.

I’m a member of the community. Are there any LGBTQ+ AA meetings in West Hollywood?

Yes, more than in most cities of this size. 15 groups in and around West Hollywood are identified as LGBTQ+ meetings.

Use the meeting-type filter above to see current days and times.

I would like to attend an online AA meeting. Are there any I can join from West Hollywood?

Yes.  Our directory tags nine online groups in West Hollywood, with online meetings running throughout the day.

Online AA meetings explain how they compare to attending in person.

I’m looking for a wheelchair-accessible meeting in West Hollywood. Are any available?

Yes, according to our directory, 17 West Hollywood groups are listed as wheelchair-accessible.  Because venue details may change, it’s a good idea to confirm with the group before you make the trip. To find a wheelchair accessible meeting, filter the list above by accessibility.

Resources

• Alcoholics Anonymous Los Angeles Central Office. 24-hour helpline: (323) 936-4343. Office: 3333 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 415, Los Angeles, CA 90010; Monday through Thursday 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Friday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, closed Sunday. Accessed September 8, 2026. https://lacoaa.org/contact-us.php
• Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. 24/7 Help Line: (800) 854-7771, 24 hours, mental health and substance use services for Los Angeles County residents; press 2 for substance use disorder services. Accessed September 8, 2026. https://dmh.lacounty.gov/get-help-now/
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. PLACES: Local Data for Better Health (2025 release). Accessed September 8, 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/places/
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. FindTreatment.gov treatment locator. Accessed September 8, 2026. https://findtreatment.gov/
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 (24/7).