AA Meetings in Illinois

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has a strong presence throughout Illinois, with meetings available in 8 cities across the state. Whether you're looking for open meetings, closed meetings, speaker meetings, or specialty meetings, you'll find options that fit your schedule and needs.

Meeting Types Available

AA meetings in Illinois include a variety of formats:

• Open Meetings: Open to anyone interested in learning about AA, including family members and friends
• Closed Meetings: For those who have a desire to stop drinking
• Speaker Meetings: Feature one or more speakers sharing their experience, strength, and hope
• Discussion Meetings: Members discuss a topic or chapter from AA literature
• Step Meetings: Focus on working through the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous
• Big Book Meetings: Study meetings focused on the AA Big Book

How to Find the Right Meeting

Each city page provides detailed information about meetings including times, locations, meeting types, and special notes. Use the filters on individual city pages to find meetings that match your preferences. Many meetings offer wheelchair accessibility, and some meetings are specifically for men, women, or young people.

Getting Started with AA

If you're new to AA, open meetings are a great place to start. These meetings welcome anyone who wants to learn about the program. You don't need to speak or identify yourself – just come and listen. Most meetings last about an hour, and you'll find a supportive, welcoming community.

AA is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other to solve their common problem and help others recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.