AA Meetings near Buffalo Center, Iowa

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Fairmont Big Book Group

Tuesday 12:00 PM
214 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031, USA
OpenBig BookEnglish
Meeting Notes

PO Box 104

Ulstad Alano Society Group

Tuesday 1:00 PM
1005 Ulstad Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007, USA
English

Tuesday Open

Tuesday 7:00 PM
105 S Grove St, Blue Earth, MN 56013, USA
OpenEnglish

Lake Mills AA Group

Tuesday 7:00 PM
227 W Main St, Lake Mills, IA 50450, USA

Basement door on South Mill

English
Location Notes

Basement door on South Mill

Turning Point Open Meeting

Tuesday 7:00 PM
760 W 8th St, Garner, IA 50438, USA

Located in basement

OpenEnglish
Location Notes

Located in basement

Jaywalkers Group

Tuesday 7:00 PM
1125 S State St, Fairmont, MN 56031, USA
DiscussionOpenEnglish

Fevered Brains Group

Tuesday 7:00 PM
214 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031, USA
OpenNewcomerEnglish

Northwood Group

Tuesday 7:00 PM
309 9th St N, Northwood, IA 50459, USA
ClosedEnglishWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible Bathroom

Wells Alano Group

Tuesday 7:30 PM
595 1st Ave SW, Wells, MN 56097, USA
ClosedEnglish
Meeting Notes

Step Study

Grapevine Group

Tuesday 7:30 PM
600 N Ridgley St, Algona, IA 50511, USA
ClosedGrapevineEnglish
Meeting Notes

Al-Anon starts at 5:30 PM

Clear Lake Group

Tuesday 7:30 PM
1115 Main Ave, Clear Lake, IA 50428, USA
Big BookClosedEnglish

Tuesday Night BB Group

Tuesday 7:30 PM
1005 Ulstad Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007, USA
EnglishOpen

Main Street A.A. Group

Tuesday 8:00 PM
104 1st Ave SW, Mapleton, MN 56065, USA
ClosedBig BookDiscussionEnglish
Meeting Notes

Step Study

Big Book Group

Wednesday 12:00 PM
600 N Ridgley St, Algona, IA 50511, USA
ClosedBig BookEnglish

Fairmont Big Book Group

Wednesday 12:00 PM
214 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031, USA
OpenBig BookEnglish
Meeting Notes

PO Box 104

Day By Day Group

Wednesday 1:00 PM
1005 Ulstad Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007, USA
ClosedDiscussionEnglish

Ulstad Alano Society Group

Wednesday 1:00 PM
1005 Ulstad Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007, USA
English

12 Steppers of AA

Wednesday 7:00 PM
311 Mondale St, Elmore, MN 56027, USA
English

Forest City Unity Group

Wednesday 7:00 PM
135 E J St, Forest City, IA 50436, USA
ClosedEnglishStep Meeting

Armstrong Triple A Double BS Group

Wednesday 7:00 PM
708 2nd Ave, Armstrong, IA 50514, USA
OpenBig BookEnglish

Any Lengths 4 Victory

Wednesday 8:00 PM
214 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031, USA
Big BookOpenEnglish

Reflections Group

Thursday 12:00 PM
214 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031, USA
Big BookOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes

Meditation and Big Book group.

Ulstad Alano Society Group

Thursday 1:00 PM
1005 Ulstad Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007, USA
English

Women's Group

Thursday 6:30 PM
600 N Ridgley St, Algona, IA 50511, USA
ClosedWomenEnglish

Celebrate Freedom Group

Thursday 7:00 PM
105 S Grove St, Blue Earth, MN 56013, USA
English

Fairmont Big Book Group

Thursday 7:00 PM
214 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031, USA
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes

PO Box 104 Step Study

Mixed Video Topic Group

Thursday 7:30 PM
600 N Ridgley St, Algona, IA 50511, USA
ClosedEnglish

Noon Group

Friday 12:00 PM
600 N Ridgley St, Algona, IA 50511, USA
ClosedEnglish

Fairmont Big Book Group

Friday 12:00 PM
214 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031, USA
OpenBig BookEnglish
Meeting Notes

PO Box 104

Ulstad Alano Society Group

Friday 1:00 PM
1005 Ulstad Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007, USA
English

Forest City Unity Group

Friday 7:00 PM
135 E J St, Forest City, IA 50436, USA
English

Minn Lake Trail Group

Friday 7:00 PM
103 Main St N, Minnesota Lake, MN 56068, USA
OpenDiscussionEnglish

Fevered Brains Group

Friday 7:00 PM
214 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031, USA
Big BookEnglish

Shivering Denizens Group

Friday 7:15 PM
140 S Main St, Winnebago, MN 56098, USA
OpenBig BookEnglish

Day By Day Group

Friday 7:30 PM
1005 Ulstad Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007, USA
ClosedDiscussionEnglish

Day By Day Group

Friday 7:30 PM
1005 Ulstad Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007, USA
OpenSpeakerEnglish

According to Bill

Saturday 9:00 AM
600 N Ridgley St, Algona, IA 50511, USA
OpenEnglish

Fevered Brains Group

Saturday 9:00 AM
214 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031, USA
ClosedDiscussionEnglish

Welcome AA Group-reported AWOL

Saturday 10:30 AM
301 W Clark St, Albert Lea, MN 56007, USA
ClosedDiscussionEnglish

New Life Recovery Group

Saturday 12:00 PM
1115 Main Ave, Clear Lake, IA 50428, USA
English

M-SAAG Group

Saturday 1:00 PM
1005 Ulstad Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007, USA
OpenDiscussionEnglish

Ulstad Alano Society Group

Saturday 1:00 PM
1005 Ulstad Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007, USA
English

Garner Group

Saturday 7:00 PM
475 State St, Garner, IA 50438, USA
ClosedEnglishWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible Bathroom

Bricelyn Alano Society Group

Saturday 8:00 PM
309 N Main St, Bricelyn, MN 56014, USA
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes

Step Study

Fairmont Tradition "5" Group

Saturday 8:00 PM
214 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031, USA
OpenSpeakerEnglish

Fevered Brains Group

Saturday 8:00 PM
214 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031, USA
OpenSpeakerEnglish

Open Meeting Group

Sunday 9:00 AM
600 N Ridgley St, Algona, IA 50511, USA
OpenEnglish

Fevered Brains Group

Sunday 10:00 AM
214 Downtown Plaza, Fairmont, MN 56031, USA
OpenEnglish

Forest City Unity Group

Sunday 10:30 AM
135 E J St, Forest City, IA 50436, USA
ClosedEnglish

Britt Recovery Group

Sunday 7:00 PM
42 Main Ave N, Britt, IA 50423, USA
ClosedEnglishWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible Bathroom

AA Meeting Statistics for Buffalo Center

61 Nearby Listings
23 Meeting Locations
0 Online Meetings
7 Days Represented

Most listings: Tuesday with 13 meetings

Most common meeting types: English (61), Open (25), Closed (22), Big Book (11), Discussion (10)

Meetings by Time of Day

6 Morning
38 Evening
5 Night

Meeting data is regularly updated to ensure accuracy.

AA Resources in Buffalo Center, Iowa

Local Intergroup

Areas 35 & 36: Minnesota

24/7 AA Hotline

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(212) 870-3400

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About AA Meetings near Buffalo Center, Iowa

This directory helps people find Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings near Buffalo Center, Iowa. Review current meeting times, formats, addresses, accessibility details, and online attendance options before choosing a meeting.

The 2025 U.S. Census Gazetteer lists Buffalo Center as a city in Iowa covering approximately 1.071 square miles of land. MyMeetings uses its Census reference point to center the nearby meeting search.

MyMeetings currently returns 61 AA meeting listings in and around Buffalo Center. Because schedules can change, confirm the latest time and location on the individual meeting page before attending.

Local meetings in Buffalo Center are coordinated through the Areas 35 & 36: Minnesota. They serve as the primary point of contact for AA in the area.

Types of AA Meetings Available in Buffalo Center

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 Buffalo Center

Use the filters above to compare meetings by day, time, format, and accessibility. Results are centered on the Buffalo Center area in Iowa and may include meetings in surrounding communities.

Recovery Resources in Buffalo Center

In addition to AA meetings, Buffalo Center 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 Buffalo Center?

MyMeetings currently returns 61 meeting listings in and around Buffalo Center. Results may include nearby communities so you can compare more options.

What types of AA meetings are available in Buffalo Center?

Current listings near Buffalo Center identify formats including Big Book, Closed, Discussion, English, Grapevine, Newcomer, Open, and Speaker. Use the filters on this page to review the formats attached to each listing.

Are there AA meetings near Buffalo Center every day?

Current listings near Buffalo Center include meetings on all seven days of the week. Tuesday currently has the most listings, with 13.

Are there online AA meetings available in Buffalo Center?

The current directory does not identify an online meeting near Buffalo Center. Meeting availability can change, so review nearby city directories and current individual listings for other options.

How do I find wheelchair accessible AA meetings in Buffalo Center?

3 current listings are marked as wheelchair accessible near Buffalo Center. Confirm specific accommodations with the meeting organizer or venue before attending.

What should I expect at my first AA meeting in Buffalo Center?

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 Buffalo Center?

The directory identifies Areas 35 & 36: Minnesota as the local AA office serving Buffalo Center. Check the local resources section on this page for available contact information.

How often are AA meeting listings updated for Buffalo Center?

This page loads the current MyMeetings directory for the area around Buffalo Center. Schedules can still change, so confirm the individual listing before traveling.

Can I find AA meetings outside Buffalo Center, Iowa?

Yes. Use the nearby cities section to browse additional meeting directories in Iowa and across state lines.

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