Find AA Meetings in Queens, New York

Queens, New York AA Meetings

The directory above lists more than 90 in-person AA groups meeting across Queens, along with roughly 60 online groups you can join from anywhere in the borough, as of July 2026. Between the in-person and online groups, there are close to 200 weekly in-person sessions held at roughly 80 different venues around Queens, so most neighborhoods have a meeting within a short trip.

Here is a snapshot of what is available in the Queens directory (as of July 2026):

• Wheelchair-accessible: 29
• Newcomer-friendly: 65
• Spanish-speaking: 6
• Women’s: 7

If you are wondering whether you are drinking too much, you are not alone here. An estimated 15.8 percent of adults in Queens County report excessive drinking, close to the national rate of 19.4 percent.

Your First AA Meeting in Queens

Meetings in Queens are either open, meaning anyone curious about AA can sit in, or closed, meaning they are limited to people who identify as having a drinking problem.

A typical meeting runs about an hour, during which someone shares their story or a topic is opened for discussion. You are not required to speak and nothing about attending requires you to call yourself an alcoholic. Meetings cost nothing to attend because AA groups support themselves through voluntary contributions from members.

If this is your first time, an open discussion meeting is usually the easiest place to start, and Queens has dozens of newcomer-friendly options which are tagged in the directory above.

Many people also find it helpful to read about the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions before their first visit, since group members often reference them. It also helps to read up on what to expect at your first AA meeting before you go.

Queens’ AA Central Office and 24-Hour Helpline

Queens Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous is the local central office that coordinates meeting information and 12-step calls for AA groups across Queens County. Its helpline is staffed around the clock by a recovering alcoholic who can talk with you or point you toward a meeting tonight.

Sober.com is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services or with Queens Intergroup; contact details for the office, including its address, hours and phone numbers, 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, which can be helpful on the days between meetings. Download the Sober App to get started.

If You Need More Help Than a Meeting

AA meetings are peer support, not medical treatment. If you drink heavily every day, stopping on your own can be dangerous, so a medical assessment before you quit is worth having. See what the alcohol withdrawal timeline typically looks like and why heavy daily drinkers should not stop cold without medical support.

If you need a referral beyond AA, NYC 988 is the city’s 24/7 mental health and substance use line and can connect Queens residents to local treatment options regardless of insurance or immigration status. Its number is listed in Resources, along with FindTreatment.gov and the national 988 crisis line.

AA in Queens: Common Questions

How much do AA meetings in Queens cost?

Nothing. AA groups are self-supporting through voluntary contributions from members, and no one is turned away for lack of funds.

Do I have to call myself an alcoholic to attend?

No. AA’s only stated requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. Visitors are welcome to sit in on open meetings without identifying as anything.

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

Open meetings welcome anyone curious about AA, including family members and newcomers who are not sure they have a drinking problem. Closed meetings are limited to people who identify as having one. The directory above marks each Queens meeting as open or closed so you can filter for either.

Are there Spanish-language AA meetings in Queens?

Yes. The directory lists Spanish-language groups in Queens, and you can filter the list above by language to find one near you.

Are there online AA meetings I can join from Queens?

Yes. Roughly 60 online groups are tagged to Queens in the directory, which can be useful if you cannot get to an in-person meeting or prefer to start there.

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

Use the accessibility filter in the directory above. Queens currently has 29 groups tagged as wheelchair-accessible.

Resources

• Queens Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous. 24-hour helpline: (718) 520-5021. Office: 105-29A Metropolitan Avenue, Forest Hills, NY 11375; (718) 520-5024; Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (call ahead before visiting). Accessed July 15, 2026. https://queensaa.org/about-qiaa/
• NYC Health Department. NYC 988 mental health and substance use crisis line: 988 (call, text, or chat, 24/7; serves all five boroughs including Queens; no insurance or immigration status required). Accessed July 15, 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 15, 2026. https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. FindTreatment.gov treatment locator. Accessed July 15, 2026. https://findtreatment.gov/
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 (24/7).