AA Meetings near Oakland, California
Find Alcoholics Anonymous meetings near you in the San Francisco Bay Area (East Bay). Browse open meetings, closed meetings, speaker meetings, and more. Filter by day, time, or meeting type to find the perfect meeting for your recovery journey. Diverse meetings across neighborhoods with active downtown and Rockridge groups; a hub for Bay Area recovery events. Serving Downtown, Lake Merritt, Rockridge, Temescal, Fruitvale, West Oakland and surrounding areas.
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Saturday Morning 8AM
Park Street Center Business Meeting 2nd Friday of every month, 6:45pm Upstairs. NOTE: This is the Business Meeting for Park Street Center and it takes place monthly on the 2nd Friday of each month immediately before the Birthday Meeting. All Park Street Center trusted servants and secretaries are encouraged to attend. The business meeting is a hybrid event: Meeting ID: 409-094-102 Password: 1510
Saturday Morning Big Book
Zoom Meeting ID: 299 112 061 Password: 499003
Any meeting information change/update requests should be sent to Rockridge Fellowship’s Secretary Coordinator at: secretarycoordinator@rockridgefellowship.org
164 and Beyond
677-567-7559 No Password Required
In-Between Fellowship Saturdays at 9:00AM
Zoom ID: 876 1417 9429 PW: 425 726
Saturday Morning Big Book
Located in the Garden Room
Any meeting information change/update requests should be sent to Rockridge Fellowship’s Secretary Coordinator at: secretarycoordinator@rockridgefellowship.org
Located in the Garden Room
First Steps for Beginners
Meeting is now on Wednesday nights at 7:00pm. Check schedule.
Zoom ID: 417258856 Password: 461771
Practice These Principles
Zoom ID: 928 483 866
In Between Fellowship
Saturday Morning Big Book
Located in the Garden Room
This meeting takes place in the Garden Room!
Any meeting information change/update requests should be sent to Rockridge Fellowship’s Secretary Coordinator at: secretarycoordinator@rockridgefellowship.org
Located in the Garden Room
Russian Speaking AA Meeting
Zoom ID: 83778463686 Password: 2023
Crab Cove Saturday Morning
On the grass about 200 yards east of park entrance, bring a chair.
*Weather permitting*
On the grass about 200 yards east of park entrance, bring a chair.
LGBT People of Color (POC)
Meeting ID: 929 5895 4791 PW: 0000
Dr Bob's Nightmare
Meeting is in the church basement. Entrance is down the walkway BETWEEN the main church building (5951 College Ave) and the gym (5955 College Ave); walk to the end of the walkway and make a left down the stairs. *Sponsors Available*
Meeting is in the church basement. Entrance is down the walkway BETWEEN the main church building (5951 College Ave) and the gym (5955 College Ave); walk to the end of the walkway and make a left down the stairs. *Sponsors Available*
Berkeley Fellowship Weekend Warriors: Women and Female Identifying
Fellowship Hall
BFAA Business Meeting: 1st Saturday of the month, 2PM Zoom ID: 859 1246 4634
Fellowship Hall
Walnut Square Group
12 noon Berkeley Walnut Square Weekends Group Meeting ID: 932-484-202 Password: 035780
all Newcomers welcome!
In-Between Fellowship Meeting
Zoom ID: 876 1417 9429 PW: 425 726
Rap at Noon
12 noon Rap at Noon Everyday Meeting ID: 786 930 051 PW: gratitude Zoom call-in phone #: 669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 786 930 051 PW: gratitude
Daily Reflections
Located in the Garden Room
Any meeting information change/update requests should be sent to Rockridge Fellowship’s Secretary Coordinator at: secretarycoordinator@rockridgefellowship.org
Located in the Garden Room
Dignitaries Sympathy
It is this meeting’s tradition to give constructive feedback.
Zoom ID: 5769625976 Password: bigbook
In-Between Fellowship Saturdays at Noon
Berkeley Fellowship Noon Meditation Online
Zoom ID: 823 1030 0285
BFAA Business Meeting: 1st Saturday of the month, 2PM Zoom ID: 859 1246 4634
Island Fellowship Big Book Study
ZOOM ID: 828 9372 3506 PW: 438227
Literature Study 12 Steps and 12 Traditions
Front entrance next to plant store
Front entrance next to plant store
Beginners Topic/Discussion
Meeting ID: 883 559 5815 Passcode: 013744
Any meeting information change/update requests should be sent to Rockridge Fellowship’s Secretary Coordinator at: secretarycoordinator@rockridgefellowship.org
Saturday Afternoon Meditation
Doors close at 5:05 pm for 20 min. silent meditation. Please enter this meeting with your video camera ON.
Zoom ID: 3115385931 Password: 612784
Our 12th Suggestion
Focus on Sponsorship
Zoom ID: 82838410998 Password: sponsor
Berkeley Fellowship Literature/Discussion
Fellowship Hall
BFAA Business Meeting: 1st Saturday of the month, 2PM Zoom ID: 859 1246 4634
Fellowship Hall
Road of Happy Destiny
Any meeting information change/update requests should be sent to Rockridge Fellowship’s Secretary Coordinator at: secretarycoordinator@rockridgefellowship.org
Meeting ID: 204 852 9636 Passcode: 354711
Rockridge Saturday Speaker
Located in the Garden Room
Any meeting information change/update requests should be sent to Rockridge Fellowship’s Secretary Coordinator at: secretarycoordinator@rockridgefellowship.org
Located in the Garden Room
Women Who Run With the Wolves
Meeting format: ABC Topics. Meeting for those who identify as women, trans or genderqueer.
Zoom ID: 83949936320 Password: 2113
Island Fellowship Saturdays at 5:30PM
Front entrance next to plant store
Front entrance next to plant store
The BIPOC Artists & Writers
Open AA meeting for Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC). We specify BIPOC to mean anyone who does not identify as white. So if you self-identify as BIPOC, you are welcome here. Our focus is creativity & recovery. It’s not a requirement to self-identify as an artist or writer, but if you’re here it’s about to get weird!
Zoom ID: 4849338447 Password: creators
Up to My Neck
Meeting is in the church basement. Entrance is down the walkway BETWEEN the main church building (5951 College Ave) and the gym (5955 College Ave); walk to the end of the walkway and make a left down the stairs. *Sponsors Available*
Meeting is in the church basement. Entrance is down the walkway BETWEEN the main church building (5951 College Ave) and the gym (5955 College Ave); walk to the end of the walkway and make a left down the stairs. *Sponsors Available*
BYOJ (Bring Your Own Journal)
Located in the Garden Room
Safe cross talk permitted! A journaling meeting!
Any meeting information change/update requests should be sent to Rockridge Fellowship’s Secretary Coordinator at: secretarycoordinator@rockridgefellowship.org
Located in the Garden Room
AA en Español
7 pm AA en Español, Lunes A Domingo de 7:00 pm a 8:30 pm Meeting ID: 311 685 041 Password: 1935
Berkeley Fellowship Speaker In Person
Fellowship Hall
BFAA Business Meeting: 1st Saturday of the month, 2PM Zoom ID: 859 1246 4634
Fellowship Hall
Berkeley Fellowship Living Sober
Zoom ID: 884 2063 7962
BFAA Business Meeting: 1st Saturday of the month, 2PM Zoom ID: 859 1246 4634
Grupo Unidad Latina
In small building behind church, access is on 9th street
In small building behind church, access is on 9th street
LGBTQQIA Online Group
Zoom ID: 883 3077 4825 PW: 806806
Bridge to Hope Chinese and English AA Meeting
Bilingual meeting. Discussion is in both Chinese (Mandarin) and English. Interpretation is provided. 90 minute meeting. Attendance confirmation can be provided: email chineseenglishaa@gmail.com. 双语会议。讨论将以中文（普通话）和英语进行。提供口译服务。会议时长90分钟。可提供出席确认。
Zoom ID: 289612772 Password: unity
North Oakland Double Speaker
Located in the Garden Room
One 10 minute speaker and one 40 minute speaker.
Any meeting information change/update requests should be sent to Rockridge Fellowship’s Secretary Coordinator at: secretarycoordinator@rockridgefellowship.org
Located in the Garden Room
Daily Fellowship
Speakers, literature study, meditation and group supports sobriety.
Zoom ID: 417258856 Password: 461771
Island Fellowship Birthday Meeting (Last Saturday Every Month Only)
Front entrance next to plant store
Birthday Speaker Meeting last Saturday of every month. Fellowship starts at 7:30 pm
Front entrance next to plant store
Alphabet Soup (formerly LGBTQQIA)
St. Augustine Catholic Church, Alcatraz St entrance, building to the right of the parking lot
LGBTQQIA Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Non-binary In Person
St. Augustine Catholic Church, Alcatraz St entrance, building to the right of the parking lot
Oakland's Busiest Meeting Locations
Rockridge Fellowship
161Oakland, CA, USA
Online-Oakland
45Oakland, CA 94612, USA
Online-Berkeley
35Berkeley, CA, USA
AA Meeting Statistics for Oakland
Most listings: Tuesday with 78 meetings
Most common meeting types: English (442), Discussion (288), Open (278), Proof of Attendance (163), Speaker (159)
Meetings by Time of Day
Meeting data is regularly updated to ensure accuracy.
AA Resources in Oakland, California
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Getting to Meetings in Oakland
BART, AC Transit buses, and regional ferries connect Oakland; Oakland International Airport (OAK) nearby.
Every meeting listing includes a full address so you can plan your route before you go.
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About AA Meetings near Oakland, California
This directory helps people find Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings near Oakland, California. Review current meeting times, formats, addresses, accessibility details, and online attendance options before choosing a meeting.
The 2025 U.S. Census Gazetteer lists Oakland as a city in California covering approximately 55.963 square miles of land. MyMeetings uses its Census reference point to center the nearby meeting search.
MyMeetings currently returns 500 AA meeting listings in and around Oakland. Because schedules can change, confirm the latest time and location on the individual meeting page before attending.
Oakland is home to approximately 440,000 residents. The search on this page is centered on the San Francisco Bay Area (East Bay) and can include nearby communities so people can compare more meeting options.
Local meetings in Oakland are coordinated through the East Bay Intergroup Central Office. Visit East Bay Intergroup Central Office for the most up-to-date meeting information and local contacts.
Types of AA Meetings Available in Oakland
Open Meetings: Anyone interested in learning about AA can attend, including family members, friends, and those curious about the program.
Closed Meetings: Reserved for individuals who have a desire to stop drinking. These meetings offer a more intimate setting for sharing.
Speaker Meetings: One or more members share their experience, strength, and hope with the group.
Discussion Meetings: Members discuss a topic related to recovery, with everyone having an opportunity to share.
Big Book/Step Study: Focused study of AA literature including the Big Book and the 12 Steps.
Beginner Meetings: Specifically designed for newcomers who may be attending their first meetings. These groups provide extra guidance on how AA works, the 12 Steps, and getting a sponsor.
Online/Virtual Meetings: Participate from anywhere via video or phone. Virtual listings can help when travel, mobility, or scheduling makes an in-person meeting difficult.
Finding the Right Meeting in Oakland
Use the filters above to compare meetings by day, time, format, and accessibility. Results are centered on the San Francisco Bay Area (East Bay) and may include meetings in surrounding communities.
Local coverage includes areas such as Downtown, Lake Merritt, Rockridge, Temescal, Fruitvale, West Oakland.
Getting to AA Meetings in Oakland
BART, AC Transit buses, and regional ferries connect Oakland; Oakland International Airport (OAK) nearby. The MyMeetings app shows the exact address for every meeting location so you can plan your route in advance—no matter how you're getting there.
Recovery Resources in Oakland
In addition to AA meetings, Oakland residents can access recovery support through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), which provides a national helpline (1-800-662-4357) and treatment locator. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) offers evidence-based research confirming that consistent participation in peer support groups like AA significantly improves long-term sobriety outcomes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many AA meetings are in Oakland?
MyMeetings currently returns 500 meeting listings in and around Oakland. Results may include nearby communities so you can compare more options.
What types of AA meetings are available in Oakland?
Current listings near Oakland identify formats including 11th Step Meditation, 12 Steps & 12 Traditions, As Bill Sees It, Babysitting Available, Big Book, Birthday, Candlelight, and Child-Friendly. Use the filters on this page to review the formats attached to each listing.
Are there AA meetings near Oakland every day?
Current listings near Oakland include meetings on all seven days of the week. Tuesday currently has the most listings, with 78.
Are there online AA meetings available in Oakland?
The current directory includes 258 listings near Oakland with online access details. Review the individual listing for its current joining instructions.
How do I find wheelchair accessible AA meetings in Oakland?
115 current listings are marked as wheelchair accessible near Oakland. Confirm specific accommodations with the meeting organizer or venue before attending.
What should I expect at my first AA meeting in Oakland?
AA meeting practices vary by group. Open meetings welcome anyone interested in learning about AA, while closed meetings are for people with a desire to stop drinking. You may listen without speaking; review the individual listing for its format and any arrival notes.
How do I contact the local AA office in Oakland?
The directory identifies East Bay Intergroup Central Office as the local AA office serving Oakland. Visit https://eastbayaa.org/ for its current contact information.
How often are AA meeting listings updated for Oakland?
This page loads the current MyMeetings directory for the area around Oakland. Schedules can still change, so confirm the individual listing before traveling.
Can I find AA meetings outside Oakland, California?
Yes. Use the nearby cities section to browse additional meeting directories in California and across state lines.
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