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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Dignitaries Sympathy (Men)
It is this meeting’s tradition to give constructive feedback.
Zoom ID: 5769625976 Password: bigbook
Walnut Square Group
Meeting ID 932484202 Password 035780
all Newcomers welcome!
Berkeley Fellowship Noon Meditation Online
Zoom ID: 823 1030 0285
BFAA Business Meeting: 1st Saturday of the month, 2PM Zoom ID: 859 1246 4634
Noonie Tooners
Re-Opened
Noonie Tooners
Living Sober Meeting ID: 374 638 2117 Call: 1-253-215-8782 and enter the meeting ID when prompted.
Meeting ID: 374 638 2117
Island Fellowship Wednesdays at 12:15 pm
Front entrance next to plant store
Re-Opened
Front entrance next to plant store
Spirit of '35
Zoom ID: 828 1867 1464 Password: 359982
In-Between Fellowship Wednesdays at 1:30PM
Zoom ID: 876 1417 9429 PW: 425 726
Big Book Stories
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
3 O’Clock Rock: Safe Crosstalk
Located in the Garden Room
Safe Cross Talk 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
Godfrey Group
Upstairs Room #211 Enter through the parking lot on the corner of Santa Clara & Chestnut St.
Emmanuel Lutheran (corner of Santa Clara/Chestnut) - Room 209
Upstairs Room #211 Enter through the parking lot on the corner of Santa Clara & Chestnut St.
Berkeley Fellowship Living Sober In Person
Fellowship Hall
BFAA Business Meeting: 1st Saturday of the month, 2PM Zoom ID: 859 1246 4634
Fellowship Hall
Emotional Sobriety
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
In-Between Fellowship Step Study
Zoom ID: 876 1417 9429 PW: 425 726
Emotional Sobriety
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 for those who identify as women, trans or genderqueer. Meeting topic: Non-Conference approved literature reading. "Conference-Approved" simply identifies material published by AA World Services, the official publisher of AA literature. The General Service Conference does not disapprove of other literature.
Zoom ID: 83949936320 Password: 2113
Island Fellowship Wednesdays at 5:30 pm
Front entrance next to plant store
Front entrance next to plant store
Park Street Center Wednesday at 5:30PM
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
In Between Fellowship
Women's Serenity
Upstairs Room #211 Enter through the parking lot on the corner of Santa Clara & Chestnut St.
Re-Opened
Upstairs Room #211 Enter through the parking lot on the corner of Santa Clara & Chestnut St.
Step Sisters
*Step Sisters meets in Parish Hall*
Entrance to meeting is through courtyard on Spruce street
*Step Sisters meets in Parish Hall*
Drunks-R-Us In-Person
From the parking lot take stairs to second floor.
From the parking lot take stairs to second floor.
Recovery is Lit (POC)
Located in the Garden Room
Last Wednesday of each month is a speaker/discussion; all other Wednesdays are Big Book discussion. This meeting meets 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
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
11th Step Meditation/Share
Meeting ID: 4151641212 *no password*
Godless Heathens II
Chips & Cake: Thursdays 7:30pm - Main Room Godless Heathens: Monday 7:00pm - Emma Goldman Room (enter in back of parking lot) Godless Heathens: Wed 7:15pm - Social Hall (enter on Grand Ave street-level entrance)
Chips & Cake: Thursdays 7:30pm - Main Room Godless Heathens: Monday 7:00pm - Emma Goldman Room (enter in back of parking lot) Godless Heathens: Wed 7:15pm - Social Hall (enter on Grand Ave street-level entrance)
Russian Speaking AA Meeting
Zoom ID: 83522112864 Password: 3202
Quitters
Zoom ID: 86462513333 Password: 185108
AAOK Queers and Friends
Zoom ID + Password: 322 702 0054 (Passcode: 594638)
Any meeting information change/update requests should be sent to Rockridge Fellowship’s Secretary Coordinator at: secretarycoordinator@rockridgefellowship.org
One-click link to join meeting!
Park Street Center Beginners Meeting
In-person only
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
Berkeley Fellowship BIPOC
Fellowship Hall
BFAA Business Meeting: 1st Saturday of the month, 2PM Zoom ID: 859 1246 4634
Fellowship Hall
Berkeley Fellowship Speaker/Discussion
Zoom ID: 884 2063 7962
BFAA Business Meeting: 1st Saturday of the month, 2PM Zoom ID: 859 1246 4634
Lit Ladies
In small building behind church, access is on 9th street
In small building behind church, access is on 9th street
Grupo Unidad Latina
In small building behind church, access is on 9th street
In small building behind church, access is on 9th street
A Way Out
LGBTQI Relationships, Sex & Intimacy in Sobriety
Access to building is from the LAKE SIDE entrance. Please park and enter on this side of Church.
Parking and entrance on Lakeshore. Space available in the garage, ask greeter to open garage door. Meeting on first floor in Aldersgate Room.
Access to building is from the LAKE SIDE entrance. Please park and enter on this side of Church.
Dignitaries
Located in the Garden Room
This meeting meets in the Main 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
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
The Upper Room
Behind St. Patrick's Parish
Birthday Chips last Wednesday
Behind St. Patrick's Parish
Daily Fellowship
Speakers, literature study, meditation and group supports sobriety.
Zoom ID: 417258856 Password: 461771
Wild Bunch
Fellowship Hall
Birthday Chips last Wednesday of every month.
Fellowship Hall
When We Retire at Night
Zoom ID: 954 469 573
Grave Emotional and Mental Disorders
Zoom ID: 825 5158 4978 Password: 999666
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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