AA Meetings near East Peru, Iowa

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White House Group

Monday 12:00 PM
1400 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA
DiscussionLiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes

Meetings held 'Upstairs' are NOT Handicapped accessible

Group Notes

Meetings help upstairs are NOT Handicap Accessible. All meetings are open.

F & G Group

Monday 5:15 PM
315 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

Elevator (or stairs) to basement.

LiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes

Happy Hour.

Location Notes

Elevator (or stairs) to basement.

Meeting Makers Make It

Monday 5:30 PM
2500 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA

Meeting Makers Make It - Room 306- Park in South Lot- Use South door

Big BookEnglishOpen
Location Notes

Meeting Makers Make It - Room 306- Park in South Lot- Use South door

Fellowship of the Spirit-Online ONLY

Monday 6:00 PM
Online OpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessEnglish
Location Notes

Use North Door - 3rd floor

Pswrd: 984020

There Is A Solution

Monday 6:00 PM
720 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265, USA

Use North Door - 3rd floor

Big BookEnglishGrapevineOpenSpeakerTradition StudyWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
Meeting Notes

1st Monday - Step 2nd Monday - Tradition 3rd Monday - Chairperson's Choice 4th Monday - Speaker If 5th Monday - Grapevine Reading

Location Notes

Use North Door - 3rd floor

Monday Night BB & Step Meeting

Monday 6:00 PM
Online Big BookOpenEnglish
Location Notes

Fellowship Hall

Pswrd: 830737

Monday Nite Stag- Men Only-

Monday 6:00 PM
5720 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA

Basement

LiteratureMenOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes

Enter door in corner of bldg

Location Notes

Basement

Three Legacies Beginners Meeting- IN PERSON ONLY

Monday 6:00 PM
5201 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA

USE WEST DOUBLE DOORS- FACING PARKING LOT -> LEFT, GO UPSTAIRS

NewcomerOpenEnglish
Location Notes

USE WEST DOUBLE DOORS- FACING PARKING LOT -> LEFT, GO UPSTAIRS

Granger Big Book Study

Monday 6:00 PM
1804 Main St, Granger, IA 50109, USA
Big BookOpenEnglish

LGBTQ+ & Friends

Monday 6:30 PM
414 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA

Interwoven Group - Enter FRONT DOOR - Upstairs

LGBTQLiteratureOpenEnglish
Meeting Notes

Use Rear Entrance- Mtgs in Basement

Location Notes

Interwoven Group - Enter FRONT DOOR - Upstairs

White House Group

Monday 6:30 PM
1400 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA
Big BookOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes

Meetings held 'Upstairs' are NOT Handicapped accessible

Group Notes

Meetings help upstairs are NOT Handicap Accessible. All meetings are open.

The Last Call

Monday 6:30 PM
3010 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA
DiscussionOpenWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish

Madison County Group

Monday 7:00 PM
103 W Green St, Winterset, IA 50273, USA
OpenEnglish

The Indianola Group

Monday 7:00 PM
307 W Ashland Ave, Indianola, IA 50125, USA

Use North Doors off of W. Ashland Ave., Meeting upstairs in Parish Hall (Elevator)

LiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessWomenEnglish
Location Notes

Use North Doors off of W. Ashland Ave., Meeting upstairs in Parish Hall (Elevator)

Way of Life

Monday 7:00 PM
417 Wyoming Ave, Creston, IA 50801, USA
OpenEnglish

Monday Big Book

Monday 7:00 PM
Online Big BookClosedEnglish

Pswrd:809783

Ground Zero Group

Monday 7:00 PM
3120 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA
LiteratureOpenEnglish

Walnut Hills Step Study

Monday 7:00 PM
Online OpenWheelchair AccessEnglish

Pswrd:018448

No Matter What

Monday 7:00 PM
108 SW 5th St, Greenfield, IA 50849, USA
OpenEnglish

Starting Over Group - Redfield

Monday 7:00 PM
1116 Thomas St, Redfield, IA 50233, USA
Big BookDaily ReflectionsOpenEnglish

Starting Over Group

Monday 7:00 PM
1116 Thomas St, Redfield, IA 50233, USA
OpenEnglish

Turning Point

Monday 7:00 PM
4801 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA

SE door- Cafeteria

Big BookMenOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Location Notes

SE door- Cafeteria

Un Nuevo Despertar (Español)

Monday 7:00 PM
3650 68th St, Urbandale, IA 50322, USA

Suite D

Spanish
Location Notes

Suite D

Three Legacies- HYBRID (Babysitting Available)

Monday 7:00 PM
5201 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA

USE WEST DOUBLE DOORS- FACING PARKING LOT -> LEFT, GO UPSTAIRS

Online As Bill Sees ItBabysitting AvailableEnglishOpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
Location Notes

USE WEST DOUBLE DOORS- FACING PARKING LOT -> LEFT, GO UPSTAIRS

162638

Monday Night Reflections at Powell

Monday 7:00 PM
700 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316, USA

1st Floor-Conference room

Big BookDaily ReflectionsOpenSpeakerWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible BathroomEnglish
Meeting Notes

Daily Reflection - Speaker last Monday of the month

Location Notes

1st Floor-Conference room

Altoona-164 Group

Monday 7:00 PM
1975 8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009, USA

Room #4

LiteratureOpenEnglish
Location Notes

Room #4

F & G Group

Monday 7:30 PM
315 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

Elevator (or stairs) to basement.

GrapevineLiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Location Notes

Elevator (or stairs) to basement.

Southridge Big Book Study

Monday 8:00 PM
6411 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA
Big BookOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish

RRRR Group

Monday 8:00 PM
3829 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, USA

Enter East side Courtyard, upstairs

As Bill Sees ItClosedDiscussionEnglish
Location Notes

Enter East side Courtyard, upstairs

Broken Elevator

Tuesday 6:30 AM
10395 University Ave, Clive, IA 50325, USA

Early Risers, Eye Openers, & Broken Elevator - Main Floor Room 203

EnglishOpenWheelchair AccessWheelchair-Accessible Bathroom
Location Notes

Early Risers, Eye Openers, & Broken Elevator - Main Floor Room 203

Early Bird Book Study

Tuesday 6:30 AM
1016 Main St, Adel, IA 50003, USA
Big BookOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish

Git R Done-

Tuesday 6:30 AM
1335 NE Beaverbrooke Blvd, Grimes, IA 50111, USA

Lower Level

LiteratureOpenEnglish
Location Notes

Lower Level

F & G Group

Tuesday 7:30 AM
315 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

Elevator (or stairs) to basement.

LiteratureOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Meeting Notes

Experience, Strength & Hope book.

Location Notes

Elevator (or stairs) to basement.

F & G Group

Tuesday 9:30 AM
315 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

Elevator (or stairs) to basement.

Big BookDiscussionOpenWheelchair AccessEnglish
Location Notes

Elevator (or stairs) to basement.

AA Meeting Statistics for East Peru

234 Nearby Listings
94 Meeting Locations
28 Online Meetings
7 Days Represented

Most listings: Tuesday with 36 meetings

Most common meeting types: English (226), Open (215), Wheelchair Access (148), Literature (78), Discussion (62)

Meetings by Time of Day

48 Morning
150 Evening
15 Night

Meeting data is regularly updated to ensure accuracy.

AA Resources in East Peru, Iowa

Local Intergroup

Des Moines Central Office

24/7 AA Hotline

Need help now? Call the AA General Service Office:

(212) 870-3400

AA meetings near East Peru

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About AA Meetings near East Peru, Iowa

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

The 2025 U.S. Census Gazetteer lists East Peru as a city in Iowa covering approximately 0.936 square miles of land. MyMeetings uses its Census reference point to center the nearby meeting search.

MyMeetings currently returns 234 AA meeting listings in and around East Peru. Because schedules can change, confirm the latest time and location on the individual meeting page before attending.

Local meetings in East Peru are coordinated through the Des Moines Central Office. They serve as the primary point of contact for AA in the area.

Types of AA Meetings Available in East Peru

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 East Peru

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

Recovery Resources in East Peru

In addition to AA meetings, East Peru 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 East Peru?

MyMeetings currently returns 234 meeting listings in and around East Peru. Results may include nearby communities so you can compare more options.

What types of AA meetings are available in East Peru?

Current listings near East Peru identify formats including 12 Steps & 12 Traditions, As Bill Sees It, Babysitting Available, Big Book, Birthday, Candlelight, Child-Friendly, and Closed. Use the filters on this page to review the formats attached to each listing.

Are there AA meetings near East Peru every day?

Current listings near East Peru include meetings on all seven days of the week. Tuesday currently has the most listings, with 36.

Are there online AA meetings available in East Peru?

The current directory includes 29 listings near East Peru with online access details. Review the individual listing for its current joining instructions.

How do I find wheelchair accessible AA meetings in East Peru?

149 current listings are marked as wheelchair accessible near East Peru. Confirm specific accommodations with the meeting organizer or venue before attending.

What should I expect at my first AA meeting in East Peru?

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 East Peru?

The directory identifies Des Moines Central Office as the local AA office serving East Peru. Check the local resources section on this page for available contact information.

How often are AA meeting listings updated for East Peru?

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

Can I find AA meetings outside East Peru, Iowa?

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

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