Find AA Meetings in Dallas, Texas

Dallas, Texas AA Meetings

Dallas has more than 30 in-person AA groups meeting across more than 30 venues, plus roughly 20 online groups, so there’s a meeting close to home or a screen almost any day of the week. The list above reflects the full mix of in-person and online options; the notes below give you the shape of what’s available before you pick one.

As of July 2026, the Dallas directory includes:

• More than 30 in-person groups across more than 30 venues
• Around 20 online groups
• More than 250 in-person sessions and more than 200 online sessions each week
• Seven Spanish-language groups
• Meetings tagged newcomer-friendly, wheelchair accessible, and young-people focused

An estimated 16.7% of Dallas adults report binge drinking, according to the CDC PLACES 2025 release (based on 2023 BRFSS data). If that number sounds close to home, you’re not alone, and a meeting is one of many ways people in Dallas find support.

Your First AA Meeting in Dallas

Open meetings welcome anyone curious about AA, including family members and newcomers who aren’t sure yet if they have a drinking problem. Closed meetings are for people who want to stop drinking. Either way, no one is required to speak, and there’s no cost to attend.

A typical meeting runs about an hour. Someone opens with a reading, people share if they want to, and no one is pressured to say anything, including whether they consider themselves an alcoholic. With 17 meetings in the Dallas list tagged newcomer-friendly, that’s a reasonable place to start if you’re going for the first time. If you want a lower-pressure format, an open discussion meeting is usually the easiest entry point. Reading aboutwhat to expect at your first AA meeting orthe 12 Steps and 12 Traditions beforehand can take some of the guesswork out of it.

Dallas’s AA Central Office and 24-Hour Helpline

The Dallas Intergroup Association runs the area’s central AA office and answers its helpline around the clock, every day of the year. Staff and volunteers there can help you find a meeting format, day, or neighborhood that fits, whether you call once or check in regularly.

The office keeps regular weekday hours for administrative questions, literature orders, and general information, separate from the 24-hour line. Sober.com is an independent directory and isn’t affiliated with AA World Services or the Dallas Intergroup Association. Full contact details, including the helpline number and office address, 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.Download the Sober App.

If You Need More Help Than a Meeting

AA is peer support, not medical treatment. If you or someone you know drinks heavily every day, stopping suddenly can be dangerous, and a medical assessment is worth getting before quitting cold turkey; thealcohol withdrawal timeline explains why professionals recommend that step.

Dallas County’s Overdose Prevention Hotline connects callers with substance use treatment referrals and harm reduction resources in English and Spanish, seven days a week. It isn’t an AA service and isn’t for emergencies; call 911 for those. The number is listed under Resources.

If you’re looking at treatment options beyond meetings,alcohol rehab in Dallas is a place to start. FindTreatment.gov and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline are additional resources, both listed below.

AA in Dallas: Common Questions

How many AA meetings are there in Dallas?

The Dallas directory lists more than 30 in-person groups meeting across more than 30 venues, plus around 20 online groups, as of July 2026. Meeting days, times, and formats vary, so use the filters in the list above to find one that fits your schedule.

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

Open meetings welcome anyone, including newcomers and family members who want to observe. Closed meetings are limited to people who want to stop drinking. Dallas has both formats available across the week.

Are there Spanish-language AA meetings in Dallas?

Yes. Seven Spanish-speaking groups appear in the Dallas directory. Use the language filter in the list above to see current days and times.

Can I attend an AA meeting online from Dallas?

Yes. Around 20 online groups appear in the Dallas listings, runningonline AA meetings throughout the week, which can help on days you can’t get to a meeting in person.

Is AA free in Dallas?

Yes. AA has no dues or fees. Meetings are supported only by voluntary contributions from members, andthere’s no cost to attend.

Resources

• Dallas Intergroup Association. 24-hour helpline: (214) 887-6699. Office: 4407 N Beltwood Pkwy, Suite 110, Farmers Branch, TX 75244; (214) 887-6699; Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Accessed July 22, 2026.https://www.aadallas.org/intergroup/dia-central-office-info/
• Dallas County Health and Human Services. Overdose Prevention Hotline: (214) 590-4000; 7 AM to 11 PM daily; English and Spanish; treatment referrals and harm reduction resources, not for emergencies. Accessed July 22, 2026.https://www.dallascounty.org/departments/dchhs/public-health/alcohol-substance/
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. PLACES: Local Data for Better Health (2025 release). Accessed July 22, 2026.https://www.cdc.gov/places/
• 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).