AA Meetings near Columbia, South Carolina
Find Alcoholics Anonymous meetings near you in the Columbia 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. State-capital meetings with a mix of university-linked and neighborhood groups; active weekday attendance. Serving Downtown, The Vista, Shandon, Forest Acres and surrounding areas.
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Happy Hour
We hold a Beginners/ Grapevine meetings on Saturdays at 5:00 pm.
Five Points Happy Hour
The Club is located behind Chic-fil-A (College St. & Harden St.)
Shandon Happy Hour
Betty Bruner Education Building
The building is directly behind the sanctuary. Parking is available in the church parking lot or on Adger Road. Overflow parking is available at Dreher High School or in the lot across Devine Street.
Betty Bruner Education Building
Smokestack
This is a smoking meeting. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,( except Wednesday night), Thursday, Friday & Saturday are newcomer meetings.
Twilight
Last Friday of the month will be a speaker meeting.
Smokestack
This is a smoking meeting. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,( except Wednesday night), Thursday, Friday & Saturday are newcomer meetings.
Primary Purpose (LGBTQ+)
All meetings are in-person.
New Hope
enter at Pre- school entrance.
North Columbia
Zoom Meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81063405379. ID: 810 6540 5379. Pass: NorthCola
Positive Action
(Just off Two Notch Road)
Positive Action meets in person on Sunday, Monday through Friday at 7:30 PM... Saturday Speaker Meeting at 6:00 PM...
(Just off Two Notch Road)
Chapin Group
Church Fellowship Hall
LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH IS AN OPEN EATING/SPEAKER MEETING WITH EATS AT 6:30 PM AND SPEAKER AT 7:30 PM.
Church Fellowship Hall
Central
The Club is located behind Chic-fil-A (College St. & Harden St.)
Grupo Bello Despertar
En Español... SOLO USTED PUEDE DECIDIR. Si a usted le parece que la bebida le esta causando problemas, nosotros le podemos ayudar. Yo Soy Responsable! Cuando Cualquiera Donda Quiera Extienda Su Mano Pidienda Ayuda Quiero Que La Mano De A.A. Este Siempre Alli Y Por Esto, Yo Soy Responsable! Para reuniones en otros dias, por favor solicite al representante del distrito 31, haciendo un click a "Envíelos al Representante del Distrito 31".
Grupo Nueva Vida
mask to be worn
La Fortaleza
How It Works (ALR)
We meet in the Community Building at Highway.
Smokestack
This is a smoking meeting. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,( except Wednesday night), Thursday, Friday & Saturday are newcomer meetings.
Awakenings Zoom
ID: 251 002 8484 PW: 000000
Awakenings
The Club is located behind Chic-fil-A (College St. & Harden St.)
Spiritual Progress
SATURDAY WOMEN'S MEETING
Lunch Box
(Behind AmeriSuites)
(Behind AmeriSuites)
Lunch Box Zoom
ID: 674 697 828 PW: 674697828
ID: 674 697 828 PW: 674697828
ID: 674 697 828 PW: 674697828
Broad River Road
This group DOES sign attendance papers.
Smokestack
This is a smoking meeting. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,( except Wednesday night), Thursday, Friday & Saturday are newcomer meetings.
Third Tradition
We meet in the Community house behind the Church.
High Noon
Meet in white building behind church.
Horseshoe
The Horseshoe Group meets at St David's Episcopal Church.. Park in the upper parking area. Our meeting is in the second building.
Camden
Open Speaker Meeting every 3rd Sunday of the month.
Lunch Hour
Join us for lunch. Friday is a 12 & 12 study meeting.
Sisters in Sobriety
This meeting meets the 2nd Saturday of each month only.
Smokestack
This is a smoking meeting. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,( except Wednesday night), Thursday, Friday & Saturday are newcomer meetings.
Positive Action
(Just off Two Notch Road)
Positive Action meets in person on Sunday, Monday through Friday at 7:30 PM... Saturday Speaker Meeting at 6:00 PM...
(Just off Two Notch Road)
Attitude Adjustment
Smokestack
This is a smoking meeting. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,( except Wednesday night), Thursday, Friday & Saturday are newcomer meetings.
New Hope
enter at Pre- school entrance.
Starting Over
The Starting Over Group Salem United Methodist Church, 1321 Salem Church Rd, Irmo,SC
Wagener
Use Church Street entrance
Business Meeting 3rd Saturday of Month
Use Church Street entrance
North Columbia
Zoom Meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81063405379. ID: 810 6540 5379. Pass: NorthCola
Grupo Bello Despertar
En Español... SOLO USTED PUEDE DECIDIR. Si a usted le parece que la bebida le esta causando problemas, nosotros le podemos ayudar. Yo Soy Responsable! Cuando Cualquiera Donda Quiera Extienda Su Mano Pidienda Ayuda Quiero Que La Mano De A.A. Este Siempre Alli Y Por Esto, Yo Soy Responsable! Para reuniones en otros dias, por favor solicite al representante del distrito 31, haciendo un click a "Envíelos al Representante del Distrito 31".
Grupo Nueva Vida
mask to be worn
Lugoff Keep It Simple
(building behind church)
All meetings are in-person and non-smoking. The last Saturday of every month is our Eat & Speak. We eat at 7pm and have a Speaker Meeting at 8pm. If you are Sick & Tired of being Sick & Tired and want a New Way of LIFE, come and check us out!
(building behind church)
Smokestack
This is a smoking meeting. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,( except Wednesday night), Thursday, Friday & Saturday are newcomer meetings.
Awakenings Zoom
ID: 251 002 8484. PW: 000000.
Awakenings
The Club is located behind Chic-fil-A (College St. & Harden St.)
Columbia's Busiest Meeting Locations
The ACOA CLUB
172015 College St, Columbia, SC 29205, USA
Alano Inc.
14590 Louis St, Orangeburg, SC 29115, USA
Zoom Meeting
11Columbia, SC, USA
AA Meeting Statistics for Columbia
Most listings: Monday with 38 meetings
Most common meeting types: English (235), Open (163), Discussion (145), Wheelchair Access (68), Closed (53)
Meetings by Time of Day
Meeting data is regularly updated to ensure accuracy.
AA Resources in Columbia, South Carolina
Local Intergroup
South Carolina - Area 62
Online Resources
Getting to Meetings in Columbia
The COMET provides local transit; Columbia Metropolitan Airport serves regional flights.
Every meeting listing includes a full address so you can plan your route before you go.
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About AA Meetings near Columbia, South Carolina
This directory helps people find Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings near Columbia, South Carolina. Review current meeting times, formats, addresses, accessibility details, and online attendance options before choosing a meeting.
The 2025 U.S. Census Gazetteer lists Columbia as a city in South Carolina covering approximately 139.355 square miles of land. MyMeetings uses its Census reference point to center the nearby meeting search.
MyMeetings currently returns 235 AA meeting listings in and around Columbia. Because schedules can change, confirm the latest time and location on the individual meeting page before attending.
Columbia is home to approximately 136,000 residents. The search on this page is centered on the Columbia area and can include nearby communities so people can compare more meeting options.
Local meetings in Columbia are coordinated through the South Carolina - Area 62. They serve as the primary point of contact for AA in the area.
Types of AA Meetings Available in Columbia
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 Columbia
Use the filters above to compare meetings by day, time, format, and accessibility. Results are centered on the Columbia area and may include meetings in surrounding communities.
Local coverage includes areas such as Downtown, The Vista, Shandon, Forest Acres.
Getting to AA Meetings in Columbia
The COMET provides local transit; Columbia Metropolitan Airport serves regional flights. 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 Columbia
In addition to AA meetings, Columbia 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 Columbia?
MyMeetings currently returns 235 meeting listings in and around Columbia. Results may include nearby communities so you can compare more options.
What types of AA meetings are available in Columbia?
Current listings near Columbia identify formats including 12 Steps & 12 Traditions, As Bill Sees It, Babysitting Available, Big Book, Candlelight, Closed, Daily Reflections, and Discussion. Use the filters on this page to review the formats attached to each listing.
Are there AA meetings near Columbia every day?
Current listings near Columbia include meetings on all seven days of the week. Monday currently has the most listings, with 38.
Are there online AA meetings available in Columbia?
The current directory includes 17 listings near Columbia with online access details. Review the individual listing for its current joining instructions.
How do I find wheelchair accessible AA meetings in Columbia?
69 current listings are marked as wheelchair accessible near Columbia. Confirm specific accommodations with the meeting organizer or venue before attending.
What should I expect at my first AA meeting in Columbia?
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 Columbia?
The directory identifies South Carolina - Area 62 as the local AA office serving Columbia. Check the local resources section on this page for available contact information.
How often are AA meeting listings updated for Columbia?
This page loads the current MyMeetings directory for the area around Columbia. Schedules can still change, so confirm the individual listing before traveling.
Can I find AA meetings outside Columbia, South Carolina?
Yes. Use the nearby cities section to browse additional meeting directories in South Carolina and across state lines.
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