Find AA Meetings in Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida AA Meetings

Jacksonville’s directory lists more than 70 in-person AA groups meeting across more than 45 venues, plus more than 30 online groups, so there’s almost always something running nearby or on your screen. Use the filters above to sort by day, time, or meeting type before you decide where to start.

Between in-person and online groups, Jacksonville AA runs on more than 250 weekly sessions, with a mix of discussion, speaker, Big Book, and step meetings. Here’s a snapshot of meeting types in our Jacksonville directory, counting both in-person and online groups (as of July 2026):

• Wheelchair-accessible: 34
• Women’s: 21
• Men’s: 17
• Beginner-focused: 13
• Young people’s: 4
• Spanish-speaking: 1

Counts change as schedules update, so treat this as a snapshot and the filtered list above as the current source. An estimated 15.8 percent of Jacksonville adults report binge drinking (CDC PLACES, 2025 release), so if you’re here because you’re rethinking your own drinking, you’re in a lot of company.

Your First AA Meeting in Jacksonville

AA meetings are either open, meaning anyone curious about the program can sit in, or closed, meaning they’re reserved for people who identify as having a drinking problem. Jacksonville’s directory leans open, so a first-timer has plenty of room to just listen. Nothing is required of you at a first meeting: there’s no fee, no sign-up, and no one will ask you to speak or introduce yourself as anything. People usually read a short passage, then share for a few minutes each about how they’re doing. With 13 beginner-focused groups listed locally, it’s worth starting there if you want a room that’s used to newcomers.

If you want a walkthrough before you go, here’s what to expect at your first AA meeting, and the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions explains the framework most meetings reference.

Jacksonville’s AA Central Office and 24-Hour Helpline

Northeast Florida Intergroup Services is the local central office coordinating AA groups across Jacksonville and the surrounding counties. It runs a 24-hour helpline that connects callers with someone in the program, day or night. Contact details, including the office address and helpline number, are listed under Resources below.

Sober.com is an independent meeting directory. We’re not part of Alcoholics Anonymous World Services or Northeast Florida Intergroup Services, and we don’t speak for either.

Staying on Track Between Meetings

Many people pair meetings with the free Sober App. It tracks your sober days, what you’ve saved by not drinking, and milestones worth marking, which can help on the days between meetings. Download the Sober App.

If You Need More Help Than a Meeting

AA is peer support, not medical treatment, and that’s by design. If you’re drinking heavily every day, stopping on your own can carry real medical risk; a medical assessment before you quit is worth considering. Duval County’s public health department runs a behavioral health line for residents, listed in Resources, and rehab options in Florida are worth a look if you or someone you’re calling for needs more structure than meetings provide. FindTreatment.gov and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline are both listed below and available at any hour.

AA in Jacksonville: Common Questions

How much do AA meetings in Jacksonville cost?

Nothing. AA groups are self-supporting through voluntary contributions, and no one is turned away for not giving. Read more about whether AA is free.

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 open meetings welcome anyone who wants to sit in, no label required.

What’s the difference between open and closed meetings in Jacksonville?

Open meetings welcome visitors, newcomers, and anyone curious; closed meetings are for people who identify as having a drinking problem. Jacksonville’s listings show which is which, and more detail is here on open vs. closed AA meetings.

Are there online AA meetings I can join from Jacksonville?

Yes. More than 30 online groups are listed for the area, useful if you can’t get to a venue or prefer to start from home. See our guide to online AA meetings for how they typically run.

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

Use the accessibility filter above the meeting list. Jacksonville’s directory currently lists 34 wheelchair-accessible groups.

Are there Spanish-language AA meetings in Jacksonville?

Very few right now: the directory lists 1 Spanish-speaking group. Check the language filter above for current options, since new groups do get added.

Resources

• Northeast Florida Intergroup Services. 24-hour helpline: (904) 399-8535. Office: 3128 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207. Accessed July 23, 2026. https://neflaa.org/contact-us/
• Florida Department of Health in Duval County. Behavioral Health Services: (904) 253-1190, serves adults and youth ages 13 and older, accepts Medicaid and private insurance. Accessed July 23, 2026. https://duval.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/clinical-and-nutrition-services/behavioral-health/
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. PLACES: Local Data for Better Health (2025 release). Accessed July 23, 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/places/
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. FindTreatment.gov treatment locator. Accessed July 23, 2026. https://findtreatment.gov/
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 (24/7).