AA Meetings near Effort, Pennsylvania
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Early Sobriety Group
Tradition meeting will be the first Tuesday of the month, all other Tuesdays are Step meetings.
Online: One Day At A Time
On-Line Meeting link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89165031984?pwd=aC8zK2MrbUFSZmFLK0x1SXNpVk9zUT09 Meeting ID #: 891 6503 1984 Zoom Passcode: 405276
Main Street Morning Group
Enter At Rear of Building
In-person Discussion Literature Open Open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous’ program of recovery from alcoholism. Nonalcoholics may attend open meetings as observers. Zoom Meeting ID 655 995 429 Password "Sober", capital S
Enter At Rear of Building
Online: River Otters Group
Zoom Meeting. ID #890 0558 0151 Password #259326
Hampton Serenity 24
(HYBRID)
Password: Integrity
Eyeopeners Group
Located at Cary Rd In person & zoom
Zoom passcode: 355517917
Design for Living Meeting
WIND GAP GROUP
Step
EYE OPENER GROUP
This is a closed meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. In support of A.A.'s singleness of purpose, attendance at closed meetings is limited to persons who have a desire to stop drinking. If you think you have a problem with alcohol, you are welcome to attend this meeting. We ask that when discussing our problems, we confine ourselves to those problems as they relate to alcoholism.
Tuesday Morning Group
Online: ABE Group
This is an online Zoom meeting only. You can also join by phone. If you are on the Meeting Guide App, you may need to click "View Web Page" then on the button beneath "Online Meeting." Meeting ID: 703 410 8213 Passcode: 797565 Most Zoom meetings can be joined by phone. Simply call 929 205 6099, then follow the prompts. You will need to enter a meeting’s ID, then their password.
Hole In The Wall
near Myers HS
God's Grace Group
Meeting is held in the church
Handicap
Meeting is held in the church
HIGHER POWER GROUP
Enter At Rear of Building
Step/ Tradition, No children, WheelchairAccess This is a closed meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. In support of A.A.'s singleness of purpose, attendance at closed meetings is limited to persons who have a desire to stop drinking. If you think you have a problem with alcohol, you are welcome to attend this meeting. We ask that when discussing our problems, we confine ourselves to those problems as they relate to alcoholism.
Enter At Rear of Building
BLAKESLEE GROUP
Last Tuesday is Open Anniversary, Speaker Discussion
Phillipsburg Live For The Higher Power Group
Online + In Person: Mid-Day Sobriety Hour Group
Coffee or snacks will be served. No smoking or congregating outside of the building. The option to join a separate Zoom meeting will also continue to be offered, which can be joined by clicking on the link below (Click on "View Web Page" first, if you are on the Meeting Guide App). Phone option: 929-436-2866. Follow prompts, enter Meeting ID, then Password Meeting ID: 299 414 0633 Password: 643 329
Recovery, Unity, Service Group
parking lot entrance
parking lot entrance
Step Up
meeting # 899 0560 6828 Password 429410
LIVING IN THE SOLUTION GROUP
Across from Jackson Twp Fire Co.
Step This is a closed meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. In support of A.A.'s singleness of purpose, attendance at closed meetings is limited to persons who have a desire to stop drinking. If you think you have a problem with alcohol, you are welcome to attend this meeting. We ask that when discussing our problems, we confine ourselves to those problems as they relate to alcoholism.
Across from Jackson Twp Fire Co.
Brown Bag
Parking lot entrance is on 7th St before the church (north side of the building). Please park in the back half of the lot. Meeting entrance is located on the south side of the church, enter from 7th St. Go through the short black iron gate and courtyard, down several stairs and through two doors. If you park on the street, please be aware of the street cleaning schedule!
Meetings are Monday thru Friday: Monday - Big Book Tuesday - Came To Believe Wednesday - Speaker Thursday - 12 & 12 Friday - Living Sober
Parking lot entrance is on 7th St before the church (north side of the building). Please park in the back half of the lot. Meeting entrance is located on the south side of the church, enter from 7th St. Go through the short black iron gate and courtyard, down several stairs and through two doors. If you park on the street, please be aware of the street cleaning schedule!
Road to Recovery
Entry from parking lot - look for traffic cone + sign.
Entry from parking lot - look for traffic cone + sign.
SERENITY HOUSE GROUP
This is a closed meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. In support of A.A.'s singleness of purpose, attendance at closed meetings is limited to persons who have a desire to stop drinking. If you think you have a problem with alcohol, you are welcome to attend this meeting. We ask that when discussing our problems, we confine ourselves to those problems as they relate to alcoholism.
Rule 62 - As Bill Sees It
Catasauqua Group
Enter in Rear - In Basement
Enter in Rear - In Basement
Palmer Women’s Group
Located in Palmer Business & Commercial Center. Parking is available to the right of the building, along the fences. Entrance for this meeting is on the right-hand side of the building.
Each week will be topic/open discussion, and the last week of each month will be Speaker/Celebration for sobriety milestone.
Located in Palmer Business & Commercial Center. Parking is available to the right of the building, along the fences. Entrance for this meeting is on the right-hand side of the building.
Sunlight of the Spirit Group
Starting Monday 3/2/26, you will have to use the door on Prospect Street to enter the building. You will not be able to get in until 5:00pm. If you happen to be late (After 5:30), there will be a phone number to call to get in. The church is installing an ADA bathroom in the main church vestibule. You will not be able to get in from the front door.
Happy Hour Group
ENTER: 17th St EVERYDAY EXIT: Chew St
Primary Purpose Group
This is physically in Tannersville, but the East Stroudsburg address will get you there.
This is physically in Tannersville, but the East Stroudsburg address will get you there.
Happy Hour Group
Celebrations are held on the last Saturday of every month.
Hampton Serenity 24
(HYBRID)
Password: Integrity
The Rush Hour
Use Oxford Street entrance
The church's insurance policy requires we lock the door once our meetings start, so please knock if arriving late.
Use Oxford Street entrance
Phillipsburg The Beginners Group
Rear Entrance
Online: ABE Group
This is an online Zoom meeting only. You can also join by phone. If you are on the Meeting Guide App, you may need to click "View Web Page" then on the button beneath "Online Meeting." Meeting ID: 703 410 8213 Passcode: 797565 Most Zoom meetings can be joined by phone. Simply call 929 205 6099, then follow the prompts. You will need to enter a meeting’s ID, then their password.
Heart and Soul Group
- Mask required
THE WAY OUT BIG BOOK STUDY GROUP
Zoom only Meeting Id is 178972572 password is 164 This is a closed meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. In support of A.A.'s singleness of purpose, attendance at closed meetings is limited to persons who have a desire to stop drinking. If you think you have a problem with alcohol, you are welcome to attend this meeting. We ask that when discussing our problems, we confine ourselves to those problems as they relate to alcoholism.
Whitehall Group (Stiles-Coplay)
Look for a low white building with ramp in the back. 3120 Chestnut Street is the address.
Look for a low white building with ramp in the back. 3120 Chestnut Street is the address.
Easton Group
This meeting is open and anyone may attend.
Belvidere Tuesday Night Group
Unidos Podemos
From front entrance in middle of strip mall- go upstairs, turn right, end of hall on right. From back alley entrance- go upstairs, turn left, end of hall on right.
Use door in the middle of the strip mall up to the second floor, Suite D.
From front entrance in middle of strip mall- go upstairs, turn right, end of hall on right. From back alley entrance- go upstairs, turn left, end of hall on right.
Mustard Seed Group
Enter front of church- left door named "The Gathering Place" by School St.
Joe and Charlie
The Big Book Comes Alive Study Group will restart its 24-week Joe and Charlie series on 8/18/2026.
Northwestern Group
1st Floor
1st Floor
Hellertown Group Beginners Meeting
Promises Group
Washington Living Sober Beginners Group
(Warren County) (Use Rear Entrance Off W. Church St.)
Sole Purpose
1st week BB...2nd week discussion..3rd week traditions..4th week discussion
Effort's Busiest Meeting Locations
Online Meeting - Lehigh Valley,
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Friends Of Bill W. Club
24165-169 NJ-31, Hampton, NJ 08827, USA
1st Presbyterian Church
10579 Main St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, USA
AA Meeting Statistics for Effort
Most listings: Thursday with 81 meetings
Most common meeting types: English (493), Open (337), Discussion (292), Wheelchair Access (157), Closed (137)
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About AA Meetings near Effort, Pennsylvania
This directory helps people find Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings near Effort, Pennsylvania. Review current meeting times, formats, addresses, accessibility details, and online attendance options before choosing a meeting.
The 2025 U.S. Census Gazetteer lists Effort as a census-designated place in Pennsylvania covering approximately 5.048 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 Effort. Because schedules can change, confirm the latest time and location on the individual meeting page before attending.
Local meetings in Effort are coordinated through the AA in the Lehigh Valley. They serve as the primary point of contact for AA in the area.
Types of AA Meetings Available in Effort
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 Effort
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Recovery Resources in Effort
In addition to AA meetings, Effort 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 Effort?
MyMeetings currently returns 500 meeting listings in and around Effort. Results may include nearby communities so you can compare more options.
What types of AA meetings are available in Effort?
Current listings near Effort identify formats including 12 Steps & 12 Traditions, As Bill Sees It, Big Book, Child-Friendly, Closed, Daily Reflections, Discussion, and English. Use the filters on this page to review the formats attached to each listing.
Are there AA meetings near Effort every day?
Current listings near Effort include meetings on all seven days of the week. Thursday currently has the most listings, with 81.
Are there online AA meetings available in Effort?
The current directory includes 82 listings near Effort with online access details. Review the individual listing for its current joining instructions.
How do I find wheelchair accessible AA meetings in Effort?
157 current listings are marked as wheelchair accessible near Effort. Confirm specific accommodations with the meeting organizer or venue before attending.
What should I expect at my first AA meeting in Effort?
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 Effort?
The directory identifies AA in the Lehigh Valley as the local AA office serving Effort. Check the local resources section on this page for available contact information.
How often are AA meeting listings updated for Effort?
This page loads the current MyMeetings directory for the area around Effort. Schedules can still change, so confirm the individual listing before traveling.
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