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Baltimore, Maryland AA Meetings

Baltimore has more than 70 in-person AA groups meeting at more than 45 locations across the city, holding over 100 meetings each week.

It also has an unusually large online roster: More than 60 groups meet virtually, and between them they hold more sessions each week than the in-person groups do. The list above shows current days, times, and formats, and you can filter it either way.

Almost all Baltimore meetings are open, meaning anyone can attend, including family members and people who are only curious. Closed meetings, which are limited to people who want to stop drinking, are a small minority here.

Discussion is by far the most common format, with step meetings, speaker meetings, Big Book study, and literature meetings filling out the week.

You can also browse AA meetings across Maryland if you are looking beyond the city.

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

• Wheelchair-accessible: 34
• Beginner-focused: 14
• Women’s: 11
• LGBTQ+: 5
• Spanish-speaking: 3
• Men’s: 2
• Young people: 2

These counts change as schedules are updated, so treat this as a sampling overview, while the list above offers current info.

Your First AA Meeting in Baltimore

Attending an AA meeting in Baltimore does not reguire registration, and you don’t have to pay any fees. Simply find a seat and listen. Nobody will ask you to speak.

Because so much of the Baltimore schedule is open, you can sit in on almost any meeting without committing to anything. More than a dozen groups here are aimed specifically at newcomers, which can be a gentler place to start, and roughly a third of in-person groups are listed as wheelchair accessible.

If getting somewhere in person feels like too much on a given day, the size of the local online roster means there is usually something running.

Our account of what happens at a first AA meeting give you an idea of what to expect a a typical meeting, and our guide to the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions covers the program basics.

Baltimore’s AA Intergroup and 24-Hour Helpline

Local AA here is coordinated by the Baltimore Intergroup Council of Alcoholics Anonymous, based in Pikesville. It maintains the area meeting schedule and runs a literature store stocking the Big Book and other AA titles. It also offers a helpline 24 hours a day, seven days a week, staffed by AA members rather than an answering machine.

Calling that line is a reasonable first move if you are not sure where to start. Volunteers can suggest a meeting and connect newcomers with an AA member willing to talk.

The office also maintains accessibility and Deaf resource guides for the area. Its address, office hours, and phone number are under Resources below.

Sober.com is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services or the Baltimore Intergroup Council.

What About Between Meetings?

Many people pair meetings with the free Sober App. This tracks your sober days, helps you connect with peers, and saves milestones worth marking, all of which can help on the days between meetings.

What If I Need More Help Than a Meeting?

AA offers peer support, not medical care. If you have been drinking heavily every day, stopping abruptly can be physically dangerous, so it’s worth getting a medical opinion before you quit. We offer guides to the alcohol withdrawal timeline and alcohol detox to explain what withdrawal involves and when supervised care makes sense.

Baltimore has one resource worth knowing about specifically. The Maryland Crisis Stabilization Center is a walk-in facility for people who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs and need somewhere to sober up and get support. It is free, open around the clock, and requires no insurance.

Behavioral Health System Baltimore, the city’s behavioral health authority, coordinates it alongside the 988 Helpline that serves Baltimore City and surrounding counties. Addresses and numbers for both are under Resources below, along with FindTreatment.gov. You can also browse alcohol rehab options in our directory.

AA in Baltimore: FAQ

How much do AA meetings in Baltimore cost?

They are free. AA groups are self-supporting through voluntary contributions. This means  a basket may be passed at some point during the meeting, but no one is expected to put anything in, least of all someone attending for the first time.

Do I have to call myself an alcoholic to attend?

No. The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking, and this isn’t required to visit an open meeting. Plenty of people attend for a while as they decide how they want to move forward.

What is the difference between open and closed meetings in Baltimore?

Open meetings welcome anyone, including friends and family. Closed meetings are limited to people who want to stop drinking. Baltimore is overwhelmingly open, so bringing a partner or a friend along is straightforward here.

Can I join an AA meeting online from Baltimore?

Yes, and Baltimore is a good city for it. More than 60 online AA groups appear in our local listings, holding more sessions each week than the in-person groups do. Online meetings hosted elsewhere are open to anyone too.

Are there Spanish-language AA meetings in Baltimore?

A few Spanish-speaking groups appear in our Baltimore listings. Use the language filter above for current days and times, and if nothing fits, the Baltimore Intergroup helpline can point you toward other options in the region.

Resources

• Baltimore Intergroup Council of Alcoholics Anonymous, Inc. 24-hour helpline: 410-663-1922, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Office: 3655 B Old Court Road, Suite 23, Pikesville, MD 21208; Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Friday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and every third Saturday 9:00 AM to noon. Accessed August 20, 2026. https://baltimoreaa.org/
• Behavioral Health System Baltimore. Maryland Crisis Stabilization Center, free 24/7 sobering services and support, no insurance required; walk-ins at 2700 Raynor Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21216, information line 443-438-3509. 988 Helpline serving Baltimore City, free and confidential, 24/7. Accessed August 20, 2026. https://www.bhsbaltimore.org/crisis-services/
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. PLACES: Local Data for Better Health (2025 release). Accessed August 20, 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/places/
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. FindTreatment.gov treatment locator. Accessed August 20, 2026. https://findtreatment.gov/
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 (24/7). https://988lifeline.org/