Find AA Meetings in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana AA Meetings

Indianapolis has more than 145 active in-person AA groups meeting at more than 70 venues across Marion County, plus more than 10 online groups you can join from anywhere. Together they run more than 185 weekly in-person sessions, on top of whatever online meetings fit your schedule. Use the filters above to sort by day, time, meeting type, or accessibility; what follows here is background for choosing where to start.

Most Indianapolis groups run as open discussion meetings, where members take turns talking through a topic or how their week went. You’ll also find speaker meetings, Big Book study, step meetings, and a few meditation groups mixed in. Rethinking your drinking puts you in real company here: County Health Rankings’ 2025 release estimates that 19.2% of Marion County adults report excessive drinking, and every meeting on this page exists because someone before you decided to walk in the door.

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

• Wheelchair-accessible: 15
• Women’s: 7
• Young people: 6
• LGBTQ+: 3
• Spanish-speaking: 3

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

Your First AA Meeting in Indianapolis

A first meeting is less complicated than most people expect. There’s no sign-up, no fee, and no one will call on you. AA describes an open meeting as one anyone can attend, including friends, family, or the simply curious, and a closed meeting as one for people who identify as having a drinking problem. The only thing AA itself asks of a member is a desire to stop drinking.

If you’re not sure where to start, Indianapolis lists more than 130 discussion meetings, generally the easiest format for a first visit since the group works through a topic together instead of following one speaker for the whole hour. Read about what to expect at your first AA meeting before you go, and if AA’s language is new to you, the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions explainer covers the terms most Indianapolis meetings assume you already know.

Indianapolis’s AA Central Office and 24-Hour Helpline

The Indianapolis Intergroup is the central office for AA groups across Marion County. It keeps the master meeting schedule, staffs a 24-hour helpline, and runs volunteer committees that carry AA’s message into jails and treatment centers around the city. A separate Spanish-language office, Oficina Intergrupal, serves Spanish-speaking members in the area. Sober.com is an independent directory and isn’t affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services or the Indianapolis Intergroup; full contact details for both offices are under Resources below. You can also reach the Sober.com team directly at 800-948-8417 Sponsored if you need help finding a meeting on this page.

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 on the days between meetings in Indianapolis. Download the Sober App to get started.

If You Need More Help Than a Meeting

AA is peer support, not medical care, and it was never meant to replace treatment. If you’ve been drinking heavily every day, stopping on your own can carry real medical risk; the alcohol withdrawal timeline explains why a medical assessment is worth considering first. Marion County’s Assessment and Intervention Center takes calls around the clock from anyone in a mental health or substance use crisis, with no referral required; its number is under Resources. For care beyond what’s listed here, the SAMHSA treatment locator and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline are listed there too.

AA in Indianapolis: Common Questions

How much do AA meetings in Indianapolis cost?

Nothing. AA groups are self-supporting through voluntary member contributions, and attending AA is free; no one will ask you to pay to walk in.

Do I have to call myself an alcoholic to attend a meeting in Indianapolis?

No. AA’s only stated requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking, and open meetings in Indianapolis welcome anyone who wants to sit in, including family and friends.

What is the difference between open and closed AA meetings in Indianapolis?

Indianapolis lists more than 100 open meetings, which anyone can attend, and more than 50 closed meetings, reserved for people who identify as having a drinking problem. Each listing above notes which type it is.

Are there online AA meetings I can join from Indianapolis?

Yes. More than 10 online AA groups are tied to the Indianapolis directory as of July 2026, alongside the in-person schedule.

Are there Spanish-language AA meetings in Indianapolis?

A small number of Spanish-language meetings are listed for Indianapolis; use the language filter above to find them. Oficina Intergrupal, the Spanish-language AA office serving the area, can also point you to current meetings; its contact is under Resources.

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

More than 10 meetings in the Indianapolis directory are marked wheelchair-accessible. Use the accessibility filter above the meeting list to see them.

Resources

• Indianapolis Intergroup. 24-hour helpline: (317) 632-7864. Office: 2320 S. Tibbs Avenue, Suite C, Indianapolis, IN 46241; (317) 632-7864; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00 am to 4:15 pm, Wednesday 9:00 am to 3:45 pm. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://indyaa.org/
• Oficina Intergrupal. Spanish-language AA central office: (317) 631-5099; 6214 Morenci Trail, Indianapolis, IN 46201. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://aaindy.org/
• Office of Public Health and Safety, City of Indianapolis and Marion County. Assessment and Intervention Center: (317) 327-8733, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; accepts self-referrals and referrals from hospitals, law enforcement, and outreach programs; free of charge. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://www.indy.gov/activity/resource-assessment-and-intervention-center
• County Health Rankings & Roadmaps. University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute; 2025. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. FindTreatment.gov treatment locator. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://findtreatment.gov/
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 (24/7).