AA Meetings near Urbana, Illinois
Find Alcoholics Anonymous meetings near you in the Champaign-Urbana metropolitan area, University of Illinois. 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. University town recovery community with strong student groups, Al-Anon, and young people's meetings; diverse formats ranging from Big Book studies to speaker meetings at campus-area locations. Serving Downtown Urbana, University of Illinois campus area, South Urbana, West Urbana, Evergreen Lake area, Stone Creek vicinity, Philo Road corridor and surrounding areas.
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Women's Big Book Discussion
Buses: 50W or 50E (Green); exit at Willis Street stop (west of Prospect) Hoffmeister room. Enter through the southeast doors. Hoffmeister Room is at the end of the hall.
Lead followed by round-robin discussion. ZOOM MEETING ID: 564 615 0517; password: BigBook (touchtone phone: 812571) at 12:30 CST or click on Zoom link below. Touch tone phone: dial +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) and enter Zoom ID and Passcode (812571) when prompted.
Buses: 50W or 50E (Green); exit at Willis Street stop (west of Prospect) Hoffmeister room. Enter through the southeast doors. Hoffmeister Room is at the end of the hall.
Shipwrecked (Young People's Meeting)
Air conditioned. Buses: (M-F 8 am - 5 pm): 2 Red U; exit at Champaign County Public Health Dept; 2 Red C: tell driver when boarding to make a stop at Champaign County Public Health Dept. Buses: (Sat-Sun): 1 Yellow (North and South) exit at Neil and Kenyon Rd. Cars: Park in lot in front of Henson Place. Do not park in Champaign County Public Health Dept. lot.
Topic followed by round robin discussion. 2nd Sunday: Speaker/Panel 3rd Sunday following meeting: group business meeting.
Air conditioned. Buses: (M-F 8 am - 5 pm): 2 Red U; exit at Champaign County Public Health Dept; 2 Red C: tell driver when boarding to make a stop at Champaign County Public Health Dept. Buses: (Sat-Sun): 1 Yellow (North and South) exit at Neil and Kenyon Rd. Cars: Park in lot in front of Henson Place. Do not park in Champaign County Public Health Dept. lot.
Sunday Night Solutions Group
Air conditioned.
Lead followed by discussion.
Air conditioned.
A Better Way Group
Air conditioned. Buses: (M-F 8 am - 5 pm): 2 Red U; exit at Champaign County Public Health Dept; 2 Red C: tell driver when boarding to make a stop at Champaign County Public Health Dept. Buses: (Sat-Sun): 1 Yellow (North and South) exit at Neil and Kenyon Rd. Cars: Park in lot in front of Henson Place. Do not park in Champaign County Public Health Dept. lot.
Air conditioned. Buses: (M-F 8 am - 5 pm): 2 Red U; exit at Champaign County Public Health Dept; 2 Red C: tell driver when boarding to make a stop at Champaign County Public Health Dept. Buses: (Sat-Sun): 1 Yellow (North and South) exit at Neil and Kenyon Rd. Cars: Park in lot in front of Henson Place. Do not park in Champaign County Public Health Dept. lot.
Tilton A.A. Group
Air conditioned.
Topic followed by discussion.
Air conditioned.
One Lunch at a Time
Air conditioned. Buses: (M-F 8 am - 5 pm): 2 Red U; exit at Champaign County Public Health Dept; 2 Red C: tell driver when boarding to make a stop at Champaign County Public Health Dept. Buses: (Sat-Sun): 1 Yellow (North and South) exit at Neil and Kenyon Rd. Cars: Park in lot in front of Henson Place. Do not park in Champaign County Public Health Dept. lot.
Round robin discussion on topic.
Air conditioned. Buses: (M-F 8 am - 5 pm): 2 Red U; exit at Champaign County Public Health Dept; 2 Red C: tell driver when boarding to make a stop at Champaign County Public Health Dept. Buses: (Sat-Sun): 1 Yellow (North and South) exit at Neil and Kenyon Rd. Cars: Park in lot in front of Henson Place. Do not park in Champaign County Public Health Dept. lot.
Whistle Bell
Air conditioned. Buses: (M-F 8 am - 5 pm): 2 Red U; exit at Champaign County Public Health Dept; 2 Red C: tell driver when boarding to make a stop at Champaign County Public Health Dept. Buses: (Sat-Sun): 1 Yellow (North and South) exit at Neil and Kenyon Rd. Cars: Park in lot in front of Henson Place. Do not park in Champaign County Public Health Dept. lot.
Topic followed by discussion.
Air conditioned. Buses: (M-F 8 am - 5 pm): 2 Red U; exit at Champaign County Public Health Dept; 2 Red C: tell driver when boarding to make a stop at Champaign County Public Health Dept. Buses: (Sat-Sun): 1 Yellow (North and South) exit at Neil and Kenyon Rd. Cars: Park in lot in front of Henson Place. Do not park in Champaign County Public Health Dept. lot.
Men's Discussion Group
Regular location is in the basement entrance off alleyway off of State Street (Doxology Lane). Buses: 1 Yellow South: exit at State and Hill 3 Lavender South: exit at State and Hill 5 Green West, 6 Orange (East or West); 7 Gray (East or West): exit at State and Church 9B Brown: exit at Randolph and Hill
Topic followed by round robin discussion.
Regular location is in the basement entrance off alleyway off of State Street (Doxology Lane). Buses: 1 Yellow South: exit at State and Hill 3 Lavender South: exit at State and Hill 5 Green West, 6 Orange (East or West); 7 Gray (East or West): exit at State and Church 9B Brown: exit at Randolph and Hill
Monday Madness
Air conditioned.
Short lead on steps 1-3 followed by discussion.
Air conditioned.
Cellar Dwellers
Air conditioned. Walking entrance: east door (facing Orchard St.) Wheelchair ramp and entrance: on south side (facing Green St.) Church doors unlock automatically 15 min. before meeting begins. They lock automatically 15 min. after meeting begins. Stairs and elevator to lower level Youth Center meeting room. Buses: 5 Green or Greenhopper or 50 Greeen (East or West). Exit at Orchard St.).
1st, 3rd Monday: Topic followed by round robin sharing. 2nd Monday: Speaker Mtg. Last Monday: Fortune Cookie Mtg.
Air conditioned. Walking entrance: east door (facing Orchard St.) Wheelchair ramp and entrance: on south side (facing Green St.) Church doors unlock automatically 15 min. before meeting begins. They lock automatically 15 min. after meeting begins. Stairs and elevator to lower level Youth Center meeting room. Buses: 5 Green or Greenhopper or 50 Greeen (East or West). Exit at Orchard St.).
Monday Meeting
A Better Way Group
Topic followed by discussion.
Tuscola Monday Night Group
4th Monday: Open Speaker Mtg.
A Better Way Group
Air conditioned. Buses: (M-F 8 am - 5 pm): 2 Red U; exit at Champaign County Public Health Dept; 2 Red C: tell driver when boarding to make a stop at Champaign County Public Health Dept. Buses: (Sat-Sun): 1 Yellow (North and South) exit at Neil and Kenyon Rd. Cars: Park in lot in front of Henson Place. Do not park in Champaign County Public Health Dept. lot.
Topic followed by discussion.
Air conditioned. Buses: (M-F 8 am - 5 pm): 2 Red U; exit at Champaign County Public Health Dept; 2 Red C: tell driver when boarding to make a stop at Champaign County Public Health Dept. Buses: (Sat-Sun): 1 Yellow (North and South) exit at Neil and Kenyon Rd. Cars: Park in lot in front of Henson Place. Do not park in Champaign County Public Health Dept. lot.
Oasis Group Tuesday
Air conditioned. Buses: 1 Yellow (South); 4 Blue (West); 9A Brown, 13S Silver, 22S Illini: exit at Wright & Chalmers; 5 Green W: exit at Illini Union North side; 1 Yellow / Hopper (North); 4E Blue; 5E Green Express; 9B Brown 13S Silver; 21 Raven; 22N Illini: exit at U of I Library/Gregory Hall.
Meeting begins at 12:06; ends at 12:50.
Air conditioned. Buses: 1 Yellow (South); 4 Blue (West); 9A Brown, 13S Silver, 22S Illini: exit at Wright & Chalmers; 5 Green W: exit at Illini Union North side; 1 Yellow / Hopper (North); 4E Blue; 5E Green Express; 9B Brown 13S Silver; 21 Raven; 22N Illini: exit at U of I Library/Gregory Hall.
One Lunch at a Time
Air conditioned. Buses: (M-F 8 am - 5 pm): 2 Red U; exit at Champaign County Public Health Dept; 2 Red C: tell driver when boarding to make a stop at Champaign County Public Health Dept. Buses: (Sat-Sun): 1 Yellow (North and South) exit at Neil and Kenyon Rd. Cars: Park in lot in front of Henson Place. Do not park in Champaign County Public Health Dept. lot.
Topic followed by round robin discussion.
Air conditioned. Buses: (M-F 8 am - 5 pm): 2 Red U; exit at Champaign County Public Health Dept; 2 Red C: tell driver when boarding to make a stop at Champaign County Public Health Dept. Buses: (Sat-Sun): 1 Yellow (North and South) exit at Neil and Kenyon Rd. Cars: Park in lot in front of Henson Place. Do not park in Champaign County Public Health Dept. lot.
Urbana's Busiest Meeting Locations
Fellowship Circle
258 Henson Pl #4, Champaign, IL 61820, USA
Serenity Shack
8117 N Ohio Ave, Rantoul, IL 61866, USA
Paxton United Methodist Church
2210 W Center St, Paxton, IL 60957, USA
AA Meeting Statistics for Urbana
Most listings: Tuesday with 12 meetings
Most common meeting types: English (66), Discussion (55), Wheelchair Access (47), Open (39), Wheelchair-Accessible Bathroom (34)
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Getting to Meetings in Urbana
Champaign-Urbana MTD provides extensive bus coverage; Amtrak City of New Orleans and Illinois Service stop in Champaign; University of Illinois Willard Airport serves regional flights; I-57 and I-74 provide highway access.
Every meeting listing includes a full address so you can plan your route before you go.
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About AA Meetings near Urbana, Illinois
This directory helps people find Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings near Urbana, Illinois. Review current meeting times, formats, addresses, accessibility details, and online attendance options before choosing a meeting.
The 2025 U.S. Census Gazetteer lists Urbana as a city in Illinois covering approximately 11.843 square miles of land. MyMeetings uses its Census reference point to center the nearby meeting search.
MyMeetings currently returns 66 AA meeting listings in and around Urbana. Because schedules can change, confirm the latest time and location on the individual meeting page before attending.
Urbana is home to approximately 42,000 residents. The search on this page is centered on the Champaign-Urbana metropolitan area, University of Illinois and can include nearby communities so people can compare more meeting options.
Local meetings in Urbana are coordinated through the East Central Illinois District 12. Visit East Central Illinois District 12 for the most up-to-date meeting information and local contacts.
Types of AA Meetings Available in Urbana
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 Urbana
Use the filters above to compare meetings by day, time, format, and accessibility. Results are centered on the Champaign-Urbana metropolitan area, University of Illinois and may include meetings in surrounding communities.
Local coverage includes areas such as Downtown Urbana, University of Illinois campus area, South Urbana, West Urbana, Evergreen Lake area, Stone Creek vicinity, Philo Road corridor.
Getting to AA Meetings in Urbana
Champaign-Urbana MTD provides extensive bus coverage; Amtrak City of New Orleans and Illinois Service stop in Champaign; University of Illinois Willard Airport serves regional flights; I-57 and I-74 provide highway 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 Urbana
In addition to AA meetings, Urbana 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 Urbana?
MyMeetings currently returns 66 meeting listings in and around Urbana. Results may include nearby communities so you can compare more options.
What types of AA meetings are available in Urbana?
Current listings near Urbana identify formats including 12 Steps & 12 Traditions, As Bill Sees It, Big Book, Candlelight, Closed, Concurrent with Al-Anon, Digital Basket, and Discussion. Use the filters on this page to review the formats attached to each listing.
Are there AA meetings near Urbana every day?
Current listings near Urbana include meetings on all seven days of the week. Tuesday currently has the most listings, with 12.
Are there online AA meetings available in Urbana?
The current directory includes 3 listings near Urbana with online access details. Review the individual listing for its current joining instructions.
How do I find wheelchair accessible AA meetings in Urbana?
47 current listings are marked as wheelchair accessible near Urbana. Confirm specific accommodations with the meeting organizer or venue before attending.
What should I expect at my first AA meeting in Urbana?
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 Urbana?
The directory identifies East Central Illinois District 12 as the local AA office serving Urbana. Visit https://cuaa.org/ for its current contact information.
How often are AA meeting listings updated for Urbana?
This page loads the current MyMeetings directory for the area around Urbana. Schedules can still change, so confirm the individual listing before traveling.
Can I find AA meetings outside Urbana, Illinois?
Yes. Use the nearby cities section to browse additional meeting directories in Illinois and across state lines.
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