Find AA Meetings in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, North Carolina AA Meetings

Charlotte’s AA directory lists more than 85 in-person groups meeting across 58 venues around the city, alongside more than 35 online groups you can join from anywhere. Use the filters above to narrow by day, format, or accessibility.

Charlotte has one of the deeper AA networks in North Carolina, with well over 160 in-person sessions running every week as of July 2026. Here’s a snapshot of what’s in the directory right now (in-person and online groups combined, as of July 2026):

• Wheelchair-accessible: 30
• Newcomer-focused: 29
• Women’s: 7
• Spanish-speaking: 5
• Secular: 2

Wanting to rethink your drinking puts you in large company here: an estimated 14.8% of Charlotte adults report binge drinking, according to CDC PLACES (2025 release). Counts change as meeting schedules update, so treat the list above as the current source.

Your First AA Meeting in Charlotte

Open meetings welcome anyone curious about AA, including family and friends. Closed meetings are for people who want to stop drinking. Either way, nobody is required to speak, give a last name, or call themselves an alcoholic, and there’s no cost to attend. If you’re not sure where to start, Charlotte’s newcomer-focused meetings, of which there are close to 30 in the directory, are built for exactly that first visit. You can also look at open versus closed meetings or read about what to expect at your first AA meeting before you go, and the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions if you want to understand the program AA is built around.

Charlotte’s AA Central Office and 24-Hour Helpline

Metrolina Intergroup Association is the central office serving AA groups across the Charlotte area, including Mecklenburg County. It coordinates local meeting schedules, sells AA literature like the Big Book, and runs a helpline that’s answered around the clock. Callers can also request Spanish-language assistance through the same office. Sober.com is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services or with Metrolina Intergroup. Contact details, including the office and 24-hour 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 help on the days between meetings.

If You Need More Help Than a Meeting

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

For treatment in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County’s Community Support Services runs a Substance Use Services administrative line that fields questions about the county’s substance use programs, including options for people with co-occurring mental health needs. Its hours and number are listed under Resources below. National and crisis lines are listed there as well.

AA in Charlotte: Common Questions

How much do AA meetings in Charlotte cost?

Nothing. AA groups are self-supporting through voluntary contributions, so 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 open meetings welcome anyone who wants to sit in, no label required.

Are there Spanish-language AA meetings in Charlotte?

Yes. A handful of Spanish-speaking groups appear in our Charlotte listings, and Metrolina Intergroup can also connect Spanish-speaking callers with local resources over the phone. Use the language filter in the list above to see current days and times.

Are there online AA meetings I can join from Charlotte?

Yes. More than 35 online groups are available to Charlotte-area members in addition to the in-person options, useful for early mornings, late nights, or days when getting to a venue isn’t realistic.

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

Around 30 groups in our Charlotte directory are marked wheelchair-accessible. Use the accessibility filter in the list above to see them alongside day and time.

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

Open meetings welcome anyone, including people who are simply curious, while closed meetings are limited to those who want to stop drinking. Both formats are well represented in Charlotte’s listings.

Resources

• Metrolina Intergroup Association. 24-hour helpline: (704) 332-4387. Office: 1427 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 377-0244; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am-5pm, Wednesday 9am-7pm. Accessed July 24, 2026. https://charlotteaa.org/
• Mecklenburg County Community Support Services. Substance Use Services administrative office: (704) 617-3401, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Accessed July 24, 2026. https://css.mecknc.gov/substance-use
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. FindTreatment.gov treatment locator. Accessed July 24, 2026. https://findtreatment.gov/
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 (24/7).
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. PLACES: Local Data for Better Health (2025 release). Accessed July 24, 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/places/