AA Meetings near Bristol, Connecticut
Find Alcoholics Anonymous meetings near you in the Central Connecticut city between Hartford and Waterbury. 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. Meetings serve Bristol and nearby towns with a consistent mix of open discussion and step formats. Serving Downtown, Forestville, Federal Hill, Lake Compounce area, Chippens Hill, Northeast Bristol and surrounding areas.
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Wallingford Big Book Step Study Group
36 In Person
A Vision for You Group
Best Little Big Book Group
3.1 off Rt 181
The Steps to Serenity
In Person
Share and Grow Group
2.1 In Person
Grupo Nuevo Despertar
Zoom ID 2453807063 pw Corazon
You Are Not Alone Group
8.1
Each month we rotate open discussions among random passages from the Big Book, the step of the month, and the tradition of the month.
New Beginnings Group
7.3 also CST (closed Step)
Steps to Freedom
Last Tuesday of the month is a Speaker Meeting MEETINGS START ON OCT 7th 2025.
Frog Hollow Group
free parking and entrance behind the Holy Trinity Church.
Closed Christmas Eve
New district 7
free parking and entrance behind the Holy Trinity Church.
Day by Day Group
36
Satan's Kingdom Group
3.1 Living Sober We Read from Living Sober book
New Way Group
This meeting is now going to be only (1) One Hour with no break and will be closed on Christmas and New Years Eve.
Day Starters Group
This is a literature-based meeting where the following books are read: Monday-Big Book(first portion) Tuesday-Big Book (stories) Wednesday-As Bill Sees It and Daily Reflections Thursday-12 & 12 Friday- Language of the Heart
39 Daily Reflections This meeting is now in-person only.
Group meets Monday through Friday with a different book each day. This meeting is now in-person only.
This is a literature-based meeting where the following books are read: Monday-Big Book(first portion) Tuesday-Big Book (stories) Wednesday-As Bill Sees It and Daily Reflections Thursday-12 & 12 Friday- Language of the Heart
Avon Morning Group
No-Name Group
in person only Mon-Fri 7am-8am Wednesday: Big Book
Sunrise Literature Group Meeting
ZOOM MEETING: Link: https://zoom.us/j/3931777359 Meeting ID: 393 177 7359 Monday-Friday 7am-8am Saturday-Sunday 7:30am-8:30am
requested changing to District 25
Conscious Contact Group
In library in back
Day Openers Group
Zoom Meeting ID: 857 7476 1336 Passcode: stay One tap mobile +1 646 876 9923,,85774761336#,,,,*426559# US (New York) Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kz0yWZqO4
Good Morning Group
8.3 Wednesday-24 our Book
Serenity at Sunrise
24 Hour reading and Daily Reflections
Avon Morning Group Online
Meeting ID: 831 4395 8606 Password: AVON (all caps)
Eye Opener Morning Group
3.3
The Morning Meeting
3.3 ZOOM ONLY ZOOM ID: 524 010 6433 zoom password 2020
Group #000325435
West Avon Group
This is a NEW MEETING
You Are Not Alone
2nd Floor Teen Conference Room
2nd Floor Teen Conference Room
Pavilion of Hope
During colder months this meeting will be held at: The Renaissance Club 68 Quinnipiac St, Wallingford, CT 06492
36 In Person Outdoor Rain or Shine
During colder months this meeting will be held at: The Renaissance Club 68 Quinnipiac St, Wallingford, CT 06492
Each Day A New Beginning Group
Crush Grape Vine Meeting Church Basement
3.2
Crush Grape Vine Meeting Church Basement
Wolcott Hill Step Study Group
entrance in rear, parking across John St Closed on Christmas Eve Dec. 24, 2025
New District 7
HappyHour Group
8.1 24 Hr/Day Disc
Monday - Big Book. Tuesday - Topic Meeting. Wednesday - Step Meeting. Thursday - 24 Hour Book. Friday - Topic Meeting.
Circle of Recovery
24 Hr Book is used for discussion. This meeting will be at the Congregational Church on West Main St. in Plainville daily starting November 1st till March 31st, Meetings will resume in Norton Park on April 1sst.
This meeting will continue to gather in Norton Park until November 30th. There will be no meetings in December. January thru March, the group will meet at the Loop on East Main Street. During these 3 months, there will be no weekend meetings. Starting April 1, 2025, the meeting will be back in Norton Park seven days a week.
Noon Zoomer Topic Meeting
Zoom ID: 984 974 3596 Passcode: 487964
As Bill Sees It
3.3 As Bill Sees It
Happy Alcoholics Women's Group
For GPS use '152 Cornwall Avenue, Cheshire'. The driveway for the rear entrance of the church parking lot runs alongside this property. There is a sign "First Church Parking". Meeting is held in the large hall.
8.2
For GPS use '152 Cornwall Avenue, Cheshire'. The driveway for the rear entrance of the church parking lot runs alongside this property. There is a sign "First Church Parking". Meeting is held in the large hall.
Primary Purpose Men's Group
8.2 MASKS, TEMPS TAKEN, BYO beverage or snack
MASKS, TEMPS TAKEN, BYO beverage or snack
No Horsin' Around Group
3.1 Password-487394
ZOOM- Meeting ID: 361 386 688 Password: 487394 wednesday noon
Cromwell Noon Group
8.3
St Francis Beginners Step Meeting
Enter from Rear of the building
Beginners meeting Enter from rear of the building
Enter from Rear of the building
Hardware City Group
Gate 1, Door 65, Rm 254
8.1 Door 1, Gate 65, Rm 254, Daily Refl, 24 hr/day
Gate 1, Door 65, Rm 254
Midday Maintenance
4.1 All Welcome
Pre-Happy Hour
8.1
Monday - Big Book. Tuesday - Topic Meeting. Wednesday - Step Meeting. Thursday - 24 Hour Book. Friday - Topic Meeting.
Happy Hour Group
8.1
Monday - Big Book. Tuesday - Topic Meeting. Wednesday - Step Meeting. Thursday - 24 Hour Book. Friday - Topic Meeting.
Hump Day Speaker Group
Closed Christmas and New Years Day Speaker - every week
New district 22
The Way Out Women's AA Meeting
Over The Hump Group
Meets in the Picasso Room.
Topic discussion. Meets in the Picasso Room.
Group #000730157
Meets in the Picasso Room.
Stratford Men's Virtual Meeting Group
5.1 Online Only Zoom ID: 873 7403 8049 Password: aahope22 Passcode for Phone-In: 772766956
Getting Better Group
District 39 The format of the meeting is a Joe and Charlie Big Book discussion group.
Wednesday Womens Group
In Person
Drop The Rock Group
Side Door for In Person Hybrid Meeting ZOOM ID: 892 7828 3100 PASSWORD:496706
Finding Our Way Women's
Use the entrance on the south side of the church (on the right side looking from N. Main St.)
26
New district 26
Use the entrance on the south side of the church (on the right side looking from N. Main St.)
Bristol's Busiest Meeting Locations
Bristol Recovery Club
2267 West St, Bristol, CT 06010, USA
First Congregational Church
21355 Main St, Cromwell, CT 06416, USA
The Renaissance Club
1768 Quinnipiac St, Wallingford, CT 06492, USA
AA Meeting Statistics for Bristol
Most listings: Monday with 87 meetings
Most common meeting types: English (482), Discussion (353), Open (335), Wheelchair Access (237), Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom (132)
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AA Resources in Bristol, Connecticut
Local Intergroup
Connecticut General Service Committee
Online Resources
Getting to Meetings in Bristol
CTtransit routes serve the city; Route 72 and I-84 provide regional road access.
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About AA Meetings near Bristol, Connecticut
This directory helps people find Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings near Bristol, Connecticut. Review current meeting times, formats, addresses, accessibility details, and online attendance options before choosing a meeting.
The 2025 U.S. Census Gazetteer lists Bristol as a city in Connecticut covering approximately 26.399 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 Bristol. Because schedules can change, confirm the latest time and location on the individual meeting page before attending.
Bristol is home to approximately 61,000 residents. The search on this page is centered on the Central Connecticut city between Hartford and Waterbury and can include nearby communities so people can compare more meeting options.
Local meetings in Bristol are coordinated through the Connecticut General Service Committee. They serve as the primary point of contact for AA in the area.
Types of AA Meetings Available in Bristol
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 Bristol
Use the filters above to compare meetings by day, time, format, and accessibility. Results are centered on the Central Connecticut city between Hartford and Waterbury and may include meetings in surrounding communities.
Local coverage includes areas such as Downtown, Forestville, Federal Hill, Lake Compounce area, Chippens Hill, Northeast Bristol.
Getting to AA Meetings in Bristol
CTtransit routes serve the city; Route 72 and I-84 provide regional road access. 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 Bristol
In addition to AA meetings, Bristol 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 Bristol?
MyMeetings currently returns 500 meeting listings in and around Bristol. Results may include nearby communities so you can compare more options.
What types of AA meetings are available in Bristol?
Current listings near Bristol identify formats including 11th Step Meditation, 12 Steps & 12 Traditions, As Bill Sees It, Big Book, Closed, Daily Reflections, Discussion, and English. Use the filters on this page to review the formats attached to each listing.
Are there AA meetings near Bristol every day?
Current listings near Bristol include meetings on all seven days of the week. Monday currently has the most listings, with 87.
Are there online AA meetings available in Bristol?
The current directory includes 83 listings near Bristol with online access details. Review the individual listing for its current joining instructions.
How do I find wheelchair accessible AA meetings in Bristol?
238 current listings are marked as wheelchair accessible near Bristol. Confirm specific accommodations with the meeting organizer or venue before attending.
What should I expect at my first AA meeting in Bristol?
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 Bristol?
The directory identifies Connecticut General Service Committee as the local AA office serving Bristol. Check the local resources section on this page for available contact information.
How often are AA meeting listings updated for Bristol?
This page loads the current MyMeetings directory for the area around Bristol. Schedules can still change, so confirm the individual listing before traveling.
Can I find AA meetings outside Bristol, Connecticut?
Yes. Use the nearby cities section to browse additional meeting directories in Connecticut and across state lines.
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