Find AA Meetings in Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas AA Meetings

Austin’s AA directory lists more than 60 active in-person groups and more than 20 online groups, meeting across roughly 45 venues around the city. Use the filters above to sort by day, time, format or meeting type, or search by neighborhood if you want something close to home or work.

The meeting landscape here is large enough that you can usually find something happening today, whether that’s an early-morning discussion group or a late-evening Big Book study.

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

• Newcomer-focused: 17
• Women’s: 13
• Men’s: 10
• Wheelchair-accessible: 10
• LGBTQ+: 5
• Young people’s: 5
• Secular: 4

Counts change as schedules update, so treat this as a snapshot and the list above as the current source. For context, an estimated 18.3% of Austin adults report binge drinking (CDC PLACES, 2025 release), so if you’re rethinking your own drinking, you’re in good company here.

Your First AA Meeting in Austin

Open meetings welcome anyone curious about AA, including visitors and newcomers, whereas closed meetings are limited to people who identify with a desire to stop drinking.

At a typical meeting, someone reads a short passage, members share briefly about their own experience and no one is required to speak, introduce themselves by a label or identify as an alcoholic. There’s no cost. Groups are self-supporting through voluntary contributions, and no one will ask you for money at your first visit.

With 17 newcomer-focused groups in the directory, Austin has plenty of options built for a first visit. If none fits your schedule, an open discussion meeting is a comfortable place to start since the format is conversational rather than presentation-style.

Read more about what to expect at your first AA meeting, or get familiar with the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions AA groups reference.

Austin’s AA Central Office and 24-Hour Helpline

Hill Country Intergroup is the central AA service office for Austin and the surrounding Hill Country region. It maintains the area’s meeting schedules, coordinates support among local groups and staffs a hotline that member volunteers answer around the clock, including overnight and weekend shifts. Contact details, including the office address and phone numbers, are under Resources below.

Sober.com is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. or with Hill Country Intergroup.

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 offer added support on the days between meetings. See how the Sober App works.

If You Need More Help Than a Meeting

AA meetings are peer support, not medical care. If you drink heavily every day, a medical assessment before you stop is worth considering, since alcohol withdrawal can carry real medical risk for people with heavy, regular use.

Integral Care, Travis County’s designated local behavioral health authority, runs a 24/7 crisis helpline that covers mental health and substance use concerns for county residents; its number is under Resources below.

If you’re weighing rehab, Sober.com’s Austin rehab directory is a place to compare options. Additionally, FindTreatment.gov and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline are listed under Resources.

AA in Austin: Common Questions

How much do AA meetings in Austin cost?

Nothing. AA groups are self-supporting through voluntary contributions from their own members, and visitors are never charged to attend.

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 in Austin welcome visitors who want to observe or learn more.

What’s the difference between open and closed meetings in Austin?

Open meetings welcome anyone, while closed meetings are for people who identify with wanting to stop drinking. Both formats are common in the Austin directory.

Are there online AA meetings I can join from Austin?

Yes. The directory lists more than 20 online AA meetings that Austin residents can join from home, which can help on days when getting to an in-person group isn’t realistic.

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

Use the accessibility filter above the meeting list. The directory currently shows 10 wheelchair-accessible groups in the Austin area.

Are there women’s, men’s, or LGBTQ+ meetings in Austin?

Yes. Austin’s directory includes 13 women’s groups, 10 men’s groups and 5 LGBTQ+ groups, searchable using the meeting-type filter.

Resources

• Hill Country Intergroup. 24-hour helpline: (512) 444-0071. Office: 1825 Fortview Road, Suite 102, Austin, TX 78704; (512) 444-0071; Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Accessed July 24, 2026. https://austinaa.org/
• Integral Care. 24/7 Crisis Helpline: 512-472-4357 (HELP), mental health and substance use crisis support for Travis County residents. Accessed July 24, 2026. https://integralcare.org/en/247-crisis-helpline/
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. PLACES: Local Data for Better Health (2025 release, 2023 BRFSS). Accessed July 24, 2026. https://www.cdc.gov/places/
• 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).