Find AA Meetings in Bronx, New York

Bronx, New York AA Meetings

The Bronx has more than 35 in-person AA groups meeting at over 30 locations across the borough, with roughly a dozen additional groups meeting online. The searchable list above shows current days, times and locations, and you can filter by meeting type to find one that fits your schedule.

Closed meetings, reserved for people who want to stop drinking, outnumber open meetings here, so check a meeting’s type before you go if you would rather start with an open one. The borough’s AA community also includes a strong newcomer presence, wheelchair access at close to 20 groups and a small but real set of Spanish-speaking meetings.

If you are concerned about your drinking, you are not alone, as an estimated 16.8 percent of adults in Bronx County report excessive drinking, according to County Health Rankings.

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

• Wheelchair-accessible: 18
• Newcomer-friendly: 16
• Spanish-speaking: 4
• Women’s: 3
• Men’s: 1

Counts change as schedules update, so treat this as a snapshot and the list above as the current source. You can also browse our full directory of AA meetings across New York State if you are looking beyond the Bronx.

Your First AA Meeting in the Bronx

You do not need to register, pay or call yourself an alcoholic to sit in on an AA meeting in the Bronx. Show up a few minutes early, take a seat and listen. Nobody is ever required to speak.

Open meetings welcome anyone, including people who are curious or family members, while closed meetings are for people who want to stop drinking. Closed meetings are more common here. With 16 newcomer-friendly groups in the borough, a first-timer has a solid set of low-pressure options.

Our firsthand account of what happens at a first AA meeting walks through a typical hour, and our overview of the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions explains the program’s core ideas in plain language.

The Bronx’s AA Central Office and Helpline

AA groups in the Bronx are served by New York Inter-Group, the central office covering all five boroughs and Westchester County. The office maintains the area’s meeting directory, sells AA literature and staffs a phone line where a volunteer can help you find a meeting or talk through what to expect.

Sober.com is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services or with New York Inter-Group. Contact details and hours are listed under Resources below.

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, and is a valuable tool 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 suddenly can be dangerous, so it is worth getting a medical opinion before you quit cold. Our guides to the alcohol withdrawal timeline and alcohol detox explain what withdrawal involves and when supervised care makes sense.

For help beyond AA, NYC 988 is the city’s free, confidential line for mental health and substance use support, serving every New Yorker regardless of insurance or immigration status. Its number is under Resources below.

You can also browse alcohol rehab options in New York, and the FindTreatment.gov locator and 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline are listed under Resources too.

AA in the Bronx: Common Questions

How much do AA meetings in the Bronx cost?

Nothing. AA groups are self-supporting through voluntary contributions; a basket may be passed, but no one is expected to give, least of all a newcomer.

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 you do not even need that to sit in on an open meeting.

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

Open meetings welcome anyone, including family and friends, while closed meetings are limited to people who want to stop drinking. In our Bronx directory, closed meetings are somewhat more common than open ones, so it is worth checking a listing’s type before you go.

Are there Spanish-language AA meetings in the Bronx?

Yes, a small number of Spanish-speaking groups appear in our Bronx listings. Use the language filter in the list above to see current days and times.

Are there online AA meetings I can join from the Bronx?

Yes. Roughly a dozen online AA groups appear in our Bronx listings, which can help when you can’t get to an in-person meeting or want support the same day.

How do I find a wheelchair-accessible meeting in the Bronx?

Close to 20 groups in our Bronx listings are wheelchair-accessible. You can use the accessibility filter in the list above to see current options.

Resources

• New York Inter-Group. Hotline: (212) 647-1680 (9 AM to 2 AM). Office: 307 Seventh Avenue, Suite 303, New York, NY 10001; (212) 647-1647; Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://www.nyintergroup.org/contact-us/
• NYC Health. NYC 988: free, confidential mental health and substance use support, 24/7; call or text 988, or call 1-888-692-9355; serves all New Yorkers regardless of insurance or immigration status; translation available in 200+ languages. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/988.page
• 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).