AA Meetings near Rochester, New York
Find Alcoholics Anonymous meetings near you in the Rochester 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. Strong downtown and Park Avenue groups with active Big Book and step-study meetings; annual area conventions draw participants from the region. Serving Downtown, Park Avenue, Neighborhood of the Arts, Corn Hill, Brighton, Gates and surrounding areas.
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FLX 5:15 Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 828 8927 8251 Passcode: 135166 Room opens at 5:00 pm meeting starts at 5:15 pm
Meeting ID: 828 8927 8251 Passcode: 135166
Canandaigua Happiest Hour
Inside, limited building access.
Handicap Accessible
Inside, limited building access.
Complete Freedom
Front Door Park on the street out front
Masks required
Front Door Park on the street out front
Twilight
Meeting is in Basement
Meeting is in Basement
Sobriety Stop
Use Rear parking area - lower entrance
1st Step meeting Masks must be worn upon entering the building. May be removed once seated. Meetings held held outside weather permitting.
Use Rear parking area - lower entrance
Henrietta 5:30
The Henrietta 5:30 is now meeting Mon. - Fri.
Nightingales
Ham on Wry
Back entrance
masks required
Back entrance
Attitude of Gratitude
TIME CHANGE EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 2, 2026: Time will change to 5:30pm from 5pm
Women Living Sober
EAST AVENUE AT MEIGS AND ARNOLD PARK We meet in the Youth Lounge on the second floor. All attendees please enter using the accessible entrance on the south side (back side) of the building. Ring the doorbell at the top of the ramp for access. Limited parking is available in the accessible lot accessed via Arnold Park. Ample parking is available on Meigs St., across from the west (Meigs St.) side of the church, requiring a short walk behind the church to the entrance.
We are in-person only, no longer hybrid
EAST AVENUE AT MEIGS AND ARNOLD PARK We meet in the Youth Lounge on the second floor. All attendees please enter using the accessible entrance on the south side (back side) of the building. Ring the doorbell at the top of the ramp for access. Limited parking is available in the accessible lot accessed via Arnold Park. Ample parking is available on Meigs St., across from the west (Meigs St.) side of the church, requiring a short walk behind the church to the entrance.
Ladies Night Out
Use Door #1 near Titus Ave main entrance Handicapped Accessible
The door will be locked at 6:15pm.
Use Door #1 near Titus Ave main entrance Handicapped Accessible
Brockport No Pain No Gain
Enter Church from door located behind Fire Dept. Public parking off Market St.
Enter Church from door located behind Fire Dept. Public parking off Market St.
Fellowship of the Spirit
The Women's Circle
Online meeting
Passcode: 12and12
Online meeting
Rochester Freethinkers
Online meeting
Dial-In: 929-105-6099 Meeting ID: 469572788
Online meeting
Upstate NY Literature Meeting
Online meeting
Meeting ID: 886 2378 5579 Password: 283268
Online meeting
Drop the Rock - The Ripple Effect
Front Door Park on the street out front
Front Door Park on the street out front
Dewey/Avis Night Life Group
Use Avis Street Entrance
Now reading and discussing "Drop the Rock" and the last Wednesday of each month will be a speaker meeting.
Use Avis Street Entrance
7-3-11 (HYBRID)
Main entrance, fellowship hall
Zoom: Meeting ID: 216 921 205 Password: 064079
Main entrance, fellowship hall
Lexington
Reading from the first 164 pages of the Big Book, all the way through, starting Wednesday, January 8th, 2025.
Adams Basin - Spencerport Wednesday Night
St. John the Evangelist Church Office 55 Martha St. Spencerport, NY 14559 OPEN MEETING - ALL WELCOME
St. John the Evangelist Church Office 55 Martha St. Spencerport, NY 14559 OPEN MEETING - ALL WELCOME
Palmyra A Way of Life
Parking around back
Parking around back
The Nightcap - Online
Meeting ID: 812 3827 3047 Passcode: 596744
Canandaigua Bottoms Up
Turn on Howell Street, park on St. John's Ct.
Literature Study Begins @ 5:30 PM
Turn on Howell Street, park on St. John's Ct.
Sodus
Just for Today
Entry is off the Church's parking lot on Beaver St. and marked with signs. Elevator available
Entry is off the Church's parking lot on Beaver St. and marked with signs. Elevator available
Winners Circle
Rear Door, Downstairs
Rear Door, Downstairs
Big Medicine II-Wednesday nights
Meeting is in Basement
Meeting now takes place Wednesdays at 7:30pm (formerly Mondays)
Meeting is in Basement
TNT Big Book
Enter through the door on the right of parking lot, South end.
Enter through the door on the right of parking lot, South end.
Lima Wednesday
In the Parish House.
Mask required when you arrive and anytime other than while you are seated, maintaining 6’ for social distancing. This meeting used to meet at the Lima Baptist Church and has moved to the new location due to the coronavirus.
In the Parish House.
Victor Wednesday
Handicap Accessible
Palmyra Women's
Primary Purpose
Webster Wednesday
Livonia Boys Night Out
Step Discussion on the first Wednesday of the month New meeting time: 8:00 PM (previously 7:00 PM)
Byron Fun
Big white Church on Rt 262 1 block west of Rt 237. Please use side door.
Big white Church on Rt 262 1 block west of Rt 237. Please use side door.
The Young & Reckless
Downstairs in basement Entrance on Vick Park B (near East Ave)
1st and 5th Wednesdays are speaker meetings 2nd Wednesday is an ask-it-basket 3rd Wednesday is a speaker tradition meeting 4th Wednesday is a speaker step meeting
Downstairs in basement Entrance on Vick Park B (near East Ave)
Men's Path to Recovery
Meeting ID: 2634 907 1404 PIN: BillW
Password: BillW
Sober Sinners AA
Online meeting
ID: 652 080 9059
Online meeting
Early Risers Online
Online meeting
Phone #: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 833 673 130 Password: 358546
Online meeting
Early Risers
Use Rear parking area - lower entrance
Use Rear parking area - lower entrance
Highland Group
Online meeting
BEGINNERS BOOK Dial-In: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 83238828267 Pwd: 629855
Online meeting
Sunrise
Phone #: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 203 658 5733 Password: xMUCa7
Early Birds Online
Online meeting
Phone #: 929-205-6099 Meeting ID: 409 926 6509 PIN: 832519
Online meeting
Park Avenue Morning
Meeting is in Basement
Meeting is in Basement
New Door
Basement
Basement
Early Birds
Morning AA Grapevine
Online meeting
Meeting ID: 897 4836 1268 Passcode: 040314 Phone #: 929-205-6099
Online meeting
Rochester's Busiest Meeting Locations
Mack Building
391587 Jackson Rd, Penfield, NY 14526, USA
ER United Methodist Church
25357 Fairport Rd, East Rochester, NY 14445, USA
Immanuel Baptist Church
21815 Park Ave, Rochester, NY 14607, USA
AA Meeting Statistics for Rochester
Most listings: Wednesday with 68 meetings
Most common meeting types: English (427), Open (374), Discussion (318), Wheelchair Access (187), Speaker (161)
Meetings by Time of Day
Meeting data is regularly updated to ensure accuracy.
AA Resources in Rochester, New York
Local Intergroup
Rochester Area Intergroup Inc
Online Resources
Getting to Meetings in Rochester
Rochester Regional Transit Service (RTS) buses cover the metro area; Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) serves the region.
Every meeting listing includes a full address so you can plan your route before you go.
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About AA Meetings near Rochester, New York
This directory helps people find Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings near Rochester, New York. Review current meeting times, formats, addresses, accessibility details, and online attendance options before choosing a meeting.
The 2025 U.S. Census Gazetteer lists Rochester as a city in New York covering approximately 35.761 square miles of land. MyMeetings uses its Census reference point to center the nearby meeting search.
MyMeetings currently returns 429 AA meeting listings in and around Rochester. Because schedules can change, confirm the latest time and location on the individual meeting page before attending.
Rochester is home to approximately 206,284 residents. The search on this page is centered on the Rochester metropolitan area and can include nearby communities so people can compare more meeting options.
Local meetings in Rochester are coordinated through the Rochester Area Intergroup Inc. They serve as the primary point of contact for AA in the area.
Types of AA Meetings Available in Rochester
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 Rochester
Use the filters above to compare meetings by day, time, format, and accessibility. Results are centered on the Rochester metropolitan area and may include meetings in surrounding communities.
Local coverage includes areas such as Downtown, Park Avenue, Neighborhood of the Arts, Corn Hill, Brighton, Gates.
Getting to AA Meetings in Rochester
Rochester Regional Transit Service (RTS) buses cover the metro area; Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) serves the region. 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 Rochester
In addition to AA meetings, Rochester 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 Rochester?
MyMeetings currently returns 429 meeting listings in and around Rochester. Results may include nearby communities so you can compare more options.
What types of AA meetings are available in Rochester?
Current listings near Rochester identify formats including 11th Step Meditation, 12 Steps & 12 Traditions, As Bill Sees It, Babysitting Available, Big Book, Candlelight, Child-Friendly, and Closed. Use the filters on this page to review the formats attached to each listing.
Are there AA meetings near Rochester every day?
Current listings near Rochester include meetings on all seven days of the week. Wednesday currently has the most listings, with 68.
Are there online AA meetings available in Rochester?
The current directory includes 108 listings near Rochester with online access details. Review the individual listing for its current joining instructions.
How do I find wheelchair accessible AA meetings in Rochester?
188 current listings are marked as wheelchair accessible near Rochester. Confirm specific accommodations with the meeting organizer or venue before attending.
What should I expect at my first AA meeting in Rochester?
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 Rochester?
The directory identifies Rochester Area Intergroup Inc as the local AA office serving Rochester. Check the local resources section on this page for available contact information.
How often are AA meeting listings updated for Rochester?
This page loads the current MyMeetings directory for the area around Rochester. Schedules can still change, so confirm the individual listing before traveling.
Can I find AA meetings outside Rochester, New York?
Yes. Use the nearby cities section to browse additional meeting directories in New York and across state lines.
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