Find AA Meetings in Staten Island, New York

Staten Island, New York AA Meetings

Staten Island has 44 in-person AA groups meeting at 34 locations, holding around 80 meetings every week, plus 13 online groups. That spread is unusual because most venues here host a single group rather than a full weekly schedule. For that reason, a meeting you want may be a short drive from the one that is actually nearest to you.

The list above shows current schedules. You can filter it by day, time and format to find something that fits.

One thing to check before you go. Staten Island has a higher share of closed meetings than most places in our directory. Among the local groups that state a preference, closed meetings outnumber open ones by roughly two to one. Closed meetings are for people who want to stop drinking, so if you are still deciding, or you are a family member wanting to understand the program, look for a group marked open or call the intergroup hotline first.

The counterweight is that Staten Island is well supplied with newcomer meetings. Around 12 local groups describe themselves as newcomer-focused, which is a high number for a borough this size and a good place to start, whatever your situation.

If you are rethinking your drinking, Richmond County adults report excessive drinking at about 18.9 percent, according to County Health Rankings (2025), slightly below the national figure of 19.4 percent.

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

• Wheelchair-accessible: 18
• Newcomer-focused: 12
• Spanish-speaking: 4
• Women’s: 2

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

Your First AA Meeting in Staten Island

If you are attending your first AA meeting in Staten Island, keep in mind that you do not need to register, pay anything, or call yourself an alcoholic to attend. Just arrive a few minutes early, find a seat and listen.  You will never be required to speak.

Meetings are either open or closed. Open meetings welcome anyone, including people who are still deciding whether they have a problem and family members who want to understand the program. Conversely, closed meetings are limited to people who want to stop drinking.

Because Staten Island leans toward closed, a newcomer meeting is the most reliable first stop here, and thankfully, there are plenty. If you would rather have someone talk it through with you, the intergroup hotline can tell you which groups are open and when they meet.

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 ideas the program is built on.

Staten Island’s AA Intergroup and Helpline

AA on Staten Island is served by New York Inter-Group, which covers the whole city and runs the hotline that Staten Island’s own AA general service body directs people to. Volunteers can help you find a meeting, explain what to expect or simply talk.

One practical detail worth knowing is that the hotline is not staffed around the clock. It runs from 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM, seven days a week, which covers most of the day but not the early morning hours. If you need to reach someone overnight, New York State runs a 24-hour addiction HOPEline that you can call or text. It is listed under Resources alongside the intergroup.

The intergroup also keeps an office and bookstore in Manhattan during weekday business hours. You can find its phone numbers, address, and hours under Resources.

Sober.com is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services or New York Inter-Group.

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. This valuable tool can help to keep you motivated on 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. For this reason, it is worth getting a medical opinion before you quit on your own.

Our guides to the alcohol withdrawal timeline and alcohol detox cover what withdrawal involves and when supervised care makes sense.

For treatment, the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports runs the HOPEline, a free and confidential line staffed 24 hours a day by professionals trained in addiction and crisis support. You can reach them by call or text. The staff works in several languages, with interpreters available for others, and help is offered regardless of ability to pay. It refers people to the full range of state-certified outpatient, inpatient and residential programs. The state also publishes a treatment availability search at FindAddictionTreatment.ny.gov. Both are under Resources.

You can also compare alcohol rehab programs in New York in our rehab directory. FindTreatment.gov and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline are also listed under Resources.

AA in Staten Island: Common Questions

How much do AA meetings in Staten Island cost?

Nothing. AA groups are self-supporting through voluntary contributions. A basket may be passed around, but no one is expected to give, especially someone coming to a meeting for the first time.

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, and you don’t even need that to sit in on an open meeting. Plenty of people attend for a while before they decide what their drinking means to them.

Why do so many Staten Island meetings show as closed?

Open meetings welcome anyone, including friends and family, while closed meetings are limited to people who want to stop drinking. Staten Island has a higher share of closed groups than most areas in our directory, roughly two to one among those that state a preference.

Open meetings and newcomer meetings both exist locally. The intergroup hotline can point you to them.

Is there an AA helpline for Staten Island at night?

The New York Inter-Group hotline runs from 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM daily, so it is not available in the early morning. Outside those times, the New York State HOPEline is answered 24 hours a day by call or text, and is listed under Resources.

Are there Spanish-language AA meetings in Staten Island?

Yes. Several Spanish-speaking groups appear in our Staten Island listings. You can use the language filter above to see current days and times. The state HOPEline also has Spanish-speaking staff if you would rather ask by phone.

Can I join an AA meeting online from Staten Island?

Yes. More than 10 online AA groups appear in our Staten Island listings, which helps when travelling across the borough is difficult or you want same-day support.

Resources

• New York Inter-Group of Alcoholics Anonymous. Hotline: (212) 647-1680, 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM, 7 days a week. Office and bookstore: 307 Seventh Avenue, Suite 303, New York, NY 10001; (212) 647-1647; Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Accessed September 1, 2026. https://www.nyintergroup.org/
• Staten Island AA General Services. Local district information for Staten Island groups. Accessed September 1, 2026. https://statenislandaa.org/
• New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports. HOPEline: 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or text HOPENY (467369); free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, regardless of ability to pay. Accessed September 1, 2026. https://oasas.ny.gov/hopeline
• New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports. Treatment availability search for certified addiction treatment programs. Accessed September 1, 2026. https://findaddictiontreatment.ny.gov/
• County Health Rankings and Roadmaps (2025). Excessive drinking, Richmond County, New York. Accessed September 1, 2026. https://www.countyhealthrankings.org/
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. FindTreatment.gov treatment locator. Accessed September 1, 2026. https://findtreatment.gov/
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 (24/7).