AA Meetings near Newark, New Jersey
Find Alcoholics Anonymous meetings near you in the Newark metropolitan area. 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. Large urban fellowship with numerous downtown and neighborhood meetings, many evening and newcomer-friendly options. Serving Downtown, Ironbound, University Heights, Weequahic, North Newark and surrounding areas.
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Newark Positive Step Group
(at 7th Street)
Greenwich Village Group
Located at the intersection of Hudson Street and Grove Street. Meetings are held in the St. Lukes School Auditorium
Masks are optional
Located at the intersection of Hudson Street and Grove Street. Meetings are held in the St. Lukes School Auditorium
Harrison Group
(Entrance & Parking on Jersey St.)
Alcohol Awareness Group
(HYBRID) (Enter off Parking Lot) (@Thornton St)
North Arlington Nights At The Round Table
Montclair Solutions Group
(Entrance at Assembly Hall on S. Fullerton.)
Nutley Unity Group
(Behind High School)
Union Tuesday Men's
(Men) (Use Rear Entrance) (at Washington Avenue)
Jersey City Soberly Speaking Group
Montclair Live And Let Live Group Tuesday Night
(LGBTQ+) (O-S-D Last Tuesday) (at Bellevue Avenue)
Grace and Grit
Beginners Big Book (Women's meeting)
Beginners Big Book (Women's meeting)
Beginners Big Book (Women's meeting)
West Orange Tuesday Night Group
(at Franklin Avenue)
South Orange Village Group
(HYBRID) (Park in NJ Transit Lot ONLY - Enter Off Church St) (at Ridgewood Road)
Password: https
Union Tuesday Men's Step
(Men)
Bayonne Tuesday Night Sharing Group
(at 5th Street)
New Hope New Life Group
(Entrance is back of Parking Lot on Summit Ave)
Staten Island Foggy Bottoms Group
Entrance left side
NYIG ID #40860
Entrance left side
Not A Glum Lot of NJ
(ONLINE ONLY) MONTHLY MTG 1st TUESDAY ONLY
Password: unity
Midnite
NOT HYBRID
ID: 911 944 7298 No Passcode
Montclair Morning Meditation & Moonlight Group
(ONLINE ONLY)
Password: 350610
Maplewood Men's Discussion
(Men)
Verona Group
Perry Street Workshop
Business meeting 1st Wed 7 pm. To make a 7th tradition contribution: 1. On the Venmo Iphone/Android app, send payment to @PerryStreet-Workshop (make your payment private not public) 2. Write a check or money order to “The Workshop” and mail it to: The Workshop” P.O. Box 599 New York, NY 10014
ID: 980 110 380 Please email website@perrystreetbusiness.org for passcode.
Perry Street Workshop
Business meeting 1st Wed 7 pm. To make a 7th tradition contribution: 1. On the Venmo Iphone/Android app, send payment to @PerryStreet-Workshop (make your payment private not public) 2. Write a check or money order to “The Workshop” and mail it to: The Workshop” P.O. Box 599 New York, NY 10014
ID: 980 110 380 Please email website@perrystreetbusiness.org for password.
Montclair Carry The Message
(HYBRID) (Side Entrance on Chestnut St)
Jersey City BYOB Bring Your Own Bagel
(ONLINE ONLY)
Password: 627014
CHEERS 7am Sunrise Group
(HYBRID) (Grapevine)
Password: cheers
Staten Island Foggy Bottoms Group
Entrance left side
NYIG ID #40860
Entrance left side
Montclair Morning Meditation & Moonlight Group
(Enter from Bellevue Ave) (Meets Basement) (at Bellevue Avenue)
Password: 061035
Hoboken Foglifters
(HYBRID) (O-TR Last Wed)
Grand Rising Sober Squares
(ONLINE ONLY)
Password: byocbyoc
Perry Street Workshop
Meeting ID: 980 110 380 Passcode Protected. Please email group for password.
Business meeting 1st Wed 7 pm. To make a 7th tradition contribution: 1. On the Venmo Iphone/Android app, send payment to @PerryStreet-Workshop (make your payment private not public) 2. Write a check or money order to “The Workshop” and mail it to: The Workshop” P.O. Box 599 New York, NY 10014
ID: 980 110 380 Please email website@perrystreetbusiness.org for password.
Sobriety on the Square
Online meeting Email: sosonzoom@gmail.com In Person meeting Email: sossecretaryemail@gmail.com
Exchange Views
downstairs in Media Room
downstairs in Media Room
ID: 926 8629 0031 No Passcode. Hybrid
Chelsea Mornings
Chelsea Mornings follows local health regulations and our host's restrictions concerning COVID practices, which adapt according to the changing status of the pandemic. By group conscience, masks are optional at this meeting.
ID: 504 946 968
Montclair Sobriety Meditation
(ONLINE ONLY)
Perry Street Workshop
Meeting ID: 980 110 380 Passcode Protected. Please email group for password.
Business meeting 1st Wed 7 pm. To make a 7th tradition contribution: 1. On the Venmo Iphone/Android app, send payment to @PerryStreet-Workshop (make your payment private not public) 2. Write a check or money order to “The Workshop” and mail it to: The Workshop” P.O. Box 599 New York, NY 10014
ID: 980 110 380 Please email website@perrystreetbusiness.org for password.
Newark Daily Reflections
(at 7th Street)
Staten Island Foggy Bottoms Group
Entrance left side
NYIG ID #40860
Entrance left side
NYU (Now You Understand)
Literature Reading with pitch sharing
We meet on Mondays at an alternate location 83 Christopher St. We hold our business meeting after the monthly Anniversary meeting, which is held at 12:30 on the last weekday of the month. There are NO regularly scheduled in person meetings on that day.
ID: 352 946 151 email nowyouunderstandgroup@gmail.com for passcode
Put A Little Gratitude In Your Attitude
ID: 919 8510 5922 email gratitude.attitude.group@gmail.com for password
Port Newark Noon S.Y.A.
(ONLINE ONLY)
Password: 524818
Belleville Recovery Hall Group
Lyndhurst But For The Grace Of God Group
(Across Street from Church)
Bayonne Bayside Group
(Enter property off Broadway) (2nd Floor)
Hoboken Noon Brown Bag Group
(HYBRID)
Password: 059483
Newark's Busiest Meeting Locations
Jaywalker Club, 945 Post Avenue
29945 Post Ave, Staten Island, NY 10302, USA
The Barrow Mansion
1783 Wayne St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
S.M.T. Center
14731 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, USA
AA Meeting Statistics for Newark
Most listings: Monday with 77 meetings
Most common meeting types: English (492), Discussion (222), Open (210), Closed (174), Wheelchair Access (141)
Meetings by Time of Day
Meeting data is regularly updated to ensure accuracy.
AA Resources in Newark, New Jersey
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Getting to Meetings in Newark
NJ Transit, PATH, and local buses provide regional connections; Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) serves the metro.
Every meeting listing includes a full address so you can plan your route before you go.
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About AA Meetings near Newark, New Jersey
This directory helps people find Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings near Newark, New Jersey. Review current meeting times, formats, addresses, accessibility details, and online attendance options before choosing a meeting.
The 2025 U.S. Census Gazetteer lists Newark as a city in New Jersey covering approximately 24.143 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 Newark. Because schedules can change, confirm the latest time and location on the individual meeting page before attending.
Newark is home to approximately 282,000 residents. The search on this page is centered on the Newark metropolitan area and can include nearby communities so people can compare more meeting options.
Local meetings in Newark are coordinated through the Northern New Jersey Intergroup. Visit Northern New Jersey Intergroup for the most up-to-date meeting information and local contacts.
Types of AA Meetings Available in Newark
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 Newark
Use the filters above to compare meetings by day, time, format, and accessibility. Results are centered on the Newark metropolitan area and may include meetings in surrounding communities.
Local coverage includes areas such as Downtown, Ironbound, University Heights, Weequahic, North Newark.
Getting to AA Meetings in Newark
NJ Transit, PATH, and local buses provide regional connections; Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) serves the metro. 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 Newark
In addition to AA meetings, Newark 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 Newark?
MyMeetings currently returns 500 meeting listings in and around Newark. Results may include nearby communities so you can compare more options.
What types of AA meetings are available in Newark?
Current listings near Newark identify formats including 11th Step Meditation, 12 Steps & 12 Traditions, As Bill Sees It, Big Book, Closed, Daily Reflections, Discussion, and Dual Diagnosis. Use the filters on this page to review the formats attached to each listing.
Are there AA meetings near Newark every day?
Current listings near Newark include meetings on all seven days of the week. Monday currently has the most listings, with 77.
Are there online AA meetings available in Newark?
The current directory includes 250 listings near Newark with online access details. Review the individual listing for its current joining instructions.
How do I find wheelchair accessible AA meetings in Newark?
141 current listings are marked as wheelchair accessible near Newark. Confirm specific accommodations with the meeting organizer or venue before attending.
What should I expect at my first AA meeting in Newark?
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 Newark?
The directory identifies Northern New Jersey Intergroup as the local AA office serving Newark. Visit https://www.newarkaa.org/ for its current contact information.
How often are AA meeting listings updated for Newark?
This page loads the current MyMeetings directory for the area around Newark. Schedules can still change, so confirm the individual listing before traveling.
Can I find AA meetings outside Newark, New Jersey?
Yes. Use the nearby cities section to browse additional meeting directories in New Jersey and across state lines.
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