Find AA Meetings in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs, Colorado AA Meetings

Colorado Springs has one of the largest AA communities in the state. Roughly 100 in-person groups meet at more than 40 locations across the city. These groups hold more than 200 meetings every week. For those who can’t get to an in-person meeting,  more than 20 additional groups meet online with more than 60 sessions a week. The list above shows current days, times and formats.

Open meetings outnumber closed ones by more than five to one here, so a first-time visitor has a wide choice. Discussion is by far the most common format, followed by step study and Big Book meetings. Importantly, accessibility is unusually good in this area, with well over half the groups in our listings marked as wheelchair-accessible.

If you are rethinking your drinking, you are not alone. An estimated 16.8 percent of Colorado Springs adults report binge drinking, according to the CDC’s PLACES project (2025 release).

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

• Wheelchair-accessible: 65
• Women’s: 14
• Newcomer-focused: 9
• Child-friendly: 8
• Men’s: 4
• LGBTQ+: 4
• Young people: 4

Counts change as groups update their schedules, so treat this as a snapshot and the list above as the current source.

Your First AA Meeting in Colorado Springs

IF you are considering your first meeting, there are some things you should know. You do not need to register, pay or call yourself an alcoholic to attend an AA meeting in Colorado Springs. All you need to do is arrive a few minutes early, take a seat and listen. Nobody will ask you to speak.

Meetings are considered either open or closed. Open meetings welcome anyone, including family members and people still working out whether they have a problem. On the other hand, closed meetings are for people who want to stop drinking.

With close to 10 groups describing themselves as newcomer-focused and open meetings dominating the schedule, you can be sure to find one that fits your schedule.  Read our firsthand account of what to expect at your first AA meeting, which walks through a typical hour.

For more information on what to expect, our guide to the different types of AA meetings explains the discussion, step, and Big Book formats you will see in the list above. Additionally,  our overview of the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions covers the ideas behind the program.

The AA Service Office Serving Colorado Springs

Local AA here is coordinated by Colorado Springs Intergroup through its Area Service Office, which serves El Paso and Teller counties. The office answers inquiries from people looking for help, arranges Twelfth Step calls, publishes the local meeting list and sells AA literature, including the Big Book. It also offers a volunteer-staffed phone line that is available to take your call at any time.

You can find the address, phone number, and opening hours listed under Resources below.

Sober.com is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services or Colorado Springs Intergroup.

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 to keep you focused on your sobriety 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. This is why it is especially important to get 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.

El Paso County Public Health points residents to Diversus Health, which runs a walk-in crisis center in Colorado Springs open around the clock to all ages regardless of ability to pay. Colorado also runs a statewide care navigation line, Colorado LIFTS. It helps individuals find the treatment they need with or without insurance. Another important support tool is the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line, which takes substance use calls free of charge at any hour. All three are under Resources below, along with FindTreatment.gov.

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

AA in Colorado Springs: Common Questions

How much do AA meetings in Colorado Springs cost?

Nothing. AA groups are self-supporting through voluntary contributions. At many meetings, a basket may be passed during the hour, but no one is expected to give, especially someone attending for the first time.

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 don’t even have to do that to sit in on an open meeting. Plenty of people attend for a while before deciding what their drinking means.

What is the difference between open and closed meetings in Colorado Springs?

Open meetings welcome anyone, including friends and family. Closed meetings are limited to people who want to stop drinking. Open groups outnumber closed ones by more than five to one in our Colorado Springs listings, so most of what you see above is available to a first-time visitor.

Are there women’s AA meetings in Colorado Springs?

Yes. More than 10 women’s groups appear in our Colorado Springs listings, which is a strong showing for a city this size. You can use the filters above to see current days and times.

How do I find a wheelchair-accessible meeting in Colorado Springs?

Use the accessibility filter in the list above. More than 60 groups in our Colorado Springs directory are marked wheelchair-accessible, though it is worth confirming with the group or venue before a first visit.

Can I join an AA meeting online from Colorado Springs?

Yes. More than 20 online AA groups appear in our Colorado Springs listings, running more than 60 sessions a week, which helps when you cannot get across town.

Resources

• Colorado Springs Area Service Office, Colorado Springs Intergroup. Phone: 719-573-5020. Office: 1353 S. 8th Street, Suite 209, Colorado Springs, CO 80905; Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Serves El Paso and Teller counties. Accessed August 31, 2026. https://www.coloradospringsaa.org/intergroup/service-office/
• Diversus Health. Walk-in crisis center open 24 hours a day for all ages regardless of ability to pay: 719-572-6100; 115 S. Parkside Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80910. Listed by El Paso County Public Health. Accessed August 31, 2026. https://www.elpasocountyhealth.org/prevention-services/responding-to-behavioral-health-concerns-in-el-paso-county/
• Colorado Behavioral Health Administration. Colorado LIFTS and the OwnPath Care Directory: 1-844-CO-LIFTS (265-4387). Care navigation for mental health and substance use services statewide, with or without insurance. Accessed August 31, 2026. https://bha.colorado.gov/help/get-help-mental-health-drugs-or-alcohol
• 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 Colorado Mental Health Line. Call or text 988 for free, confidential support with emotional, mental health, or substance use concerns, 24 hours a day. Accessed August 31, 2026. https://988colorado.com/