Find AA Meetings in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota AA Meetings

Minneapolis has one of the largest AA networks in the Upper Midwest. More than 150 in-person groups appear in our listings, meeting at more than 85 locations and holding over 175 meetings each week, alongside more than 30 groups that meet online.

The list above shows current days, times, and formats. A few listings are flagged as temporarily closed, so confirm before you travel to a meeting.

Most Minneapolis meetings are open, meaning anyone can attend, including family members and people who are only curious. The city does have a larger share of closed meetings than many places, so check the individual listing before you go.

Step meetings and discussion meetings are the most commonly listed formats, but one thing sets Minneapolis apart: More than 25 groups in our listings welcome children, which matters if childcare is what stands between you and a meeting.

You can also browse AA meetings across Minnesota if you are looking f or options beyond the city.

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

• Child-friendly: 27
• Men’s: 19
• Wheelchair-accessible: 16
• Women’s: 12
• LGBTQ+: 9
• Spanish-speaking: 3

Counts change as schedules update, so treat this as an overview, while the list above offers up-do-date info.

Your First AA Meeting in Minneapolis

You don’t have to register, pay, or call yourself an alcoholic to attend an AA meeting in Minneapolis. Arrive a few minutes early, find a seat, and listen. Nobody will ask you to speak.

Minneapolis has something most cities do not. The local intergroup runs a standing A.A. orientation meeting every Saturday morning, built for people who are new and want the program explained before walking into a regular group. If a first meeting feels daunting, that is a gentler entry point.

Otherwise, look for an open meeting, which welcomes anyone. Closed meetings are solely for people who want to stop drinking.

Our account of what happens at a first AA meeting walks through a typical hour, and our clear guide to the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions covers the concepts the program is built on.

Minneapolis’s AA Intergroup and 24-Hour Helpline

Local AA here is coordinated by Greater Minneapolis Intergroup, which serves the city and surrounding suburbs from an office in St. Louis Park. Its phones are answered 24 hours a day by volunteers. It maintains the area meeting directory, stocks AA literature in English, Spanish, and other languages, and runs the Saturday orientation meeting.

Volunteers can also arrange for an AA member to call you back. The office address, hours, and phone number are under Resources below.

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

Maintaining Sobriety Between Meetings

Many people pair meetings with the free Sober App. It tracks your progress, connects you with peers, and helps you build healthy habits, which can help on the days between meetings.

Support Beyond the Meetings

AA is peer support, not medical care. If you’ve been drinking heavily every day, stopping abruptly can be dangerous, so it’s worth getting 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.

Hennepin County runs a behavioral health center at 1800 Chicago that takes walk-ins every day, morning until night, for county residents aged 18 and over. Services include withdrawal management, a crisis residence, and recovery programs, which makes it a practical option if you need supervised detox rather than a referral weeks out.

The county also runs a weekday Front Door line and an Addiction and Recovery Services unit, and its behavioral health fund lets eligible residents get treatment free of charge. Those numbers are under Resources below, along with FindTreatment.gov and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

You can also browse alcohol rehab options in our directory.

AA in Minneapolis: Common Questions

How much do AA meetings in Minneapolis cost?

Nothing. AA groups are self-supporting through voluntary contributions, so a basket may be passed at some point during a meeting, but no one is expected to put anything in, least of all a newcomer.

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. Even this isn’t requires if you’d like to sit in on an open meeting. Many people attend for a while as they work out what they plan to do to move forward.

Can I bring my children to an AA meeting in Minneapolis?

At some, yes. More than 25 Minneapolis groups in our listings are marked child-friendly, a higher number than most cities this size. Check the individual listing above, and if you are unsure what a group allows, the intergroup helpline can tell you.

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

Open meetings welcome anyone, including friends and family. Closed meetings are limited to people who want to stop drinking. Minneapolis has a significant number of both. Just check the listing first if you want to bring someone.

Can I join an AA meeting online from Minneapolis?

Yes. More than 30 online AA groups appear in our Minneapolis listings. Online meetings hosted elsewhere are open to anyone too, which helps on days you cannot get somewhere in person, or during a Minnesota winter.

Resources

• Greater Minneapolis Intergroup, Alcoholics Anonymous (Intergroup Association of Minneapolis and the Suburban Areas, Inc.). Phone answered 24 hours a day: (952) 922-0880. Office: 7204 West 27th Street, Suite 113, St. Louis Park, MN 55426; Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A.A. orientation meeting Saturdays at 10:00 AM. Accessed August 20, 2026. https://aaminneapolis.org/
• Hennepin County. 1800 Chicago Behavioral Health Center, walk-in for residents 18 and over, open daily 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, including withdrawal management and recovery programs. Front Door line for social services: 612-348-4111, Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Addiction and Recovery Services Unit: 612-879-3671. Accessed August 20, 2026. https://www.hennepincounty.gov/services/assistance/mental-health/mental-health-substance-use-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/