AA Meetings near Bennington, Vermont
Find Alcoholics Anonymous meetings near you in the Bennington / Bennington County, southwestern Vermont, Green Mountains. 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. Southwestern Vermont recovery hub with meetings serving Bennington County; Bennington College contributes some young people's meetings; active groups in downtown churches and community centers. Serving Downtown Bennington, North Bennington, Old Bennington, West Bennington, East Bennington, Monument Avenue area, Main Street corridor, Bennington College vicinity, Four Corners area and surrounding areas.
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Center Square Promises Group
In Person
Bennington Group
Use the School St. side entrance to the meeting room.
Meeting format rotates between Living Sober and either the 12 & 12 or a Candlelight meeting using the Grapevine or a short reading from other literature. Sometimes it takes 2 weeks to finish a Living Sober or 12 & 12 chapter, so Candlelight night cannot be predicted.
Use the School St. side entrance to the meeting room.
Big Book
Meets in Parish House
Group ID: 000067422 Registered: 1/1/1992
Meets in Parish House
An Unshakable Foundation Group
[Online Meetings ID: 88456191209]
Castleton Carry the Message Group
NO MEETING ON FEBRUARY 9TH, 2025
Only Requirement Group
Group ID: 000044034 History Date: 4/26/2014
Better Safe Than Sorry
Group ID: 000335536 Registered: 3/9/2000
ID: 713 898 237 (no password)
New Beginning Group
Off Rt. 9
Off Rt. 9
Coming Back Group
Cayuga Plaza
In Person
Cayuga Plaza
Village Street Group - 11th Step Meditation
Warriors Anonymous Group
Public Safety/Book Store building. 2nd Floor across from the elevator, or up the stairs and to the right.
This meeting is for Veterans, Active Duty & First Responders ONLY
Public Safety/Book Store building. 2nd Floor across from the elevator, or up the stairs and to the right.
West River Valley Group
On the green
Light For Dark Places Group
rte. 20
rte. 20
Friends Of Bill W Group
entrance on North Main
In Person
entrance on North Main
Northern Berkshire Group
(entrance behind building, lower level)
Group ID: 000039534 History Date: 10/30/1968
Keep Fit Group
Albany LGBTQIA+ Group hybrid
[Online Meetings ID: 835371984, Password: tradition3] HYBRID -Zoom
Keep Fit Group ONLINE
[Online Meetings ID: 82495833128, Password: 12866]
Sunday Nite Big Book Study Group
At Belle Ave.
At Belle Ave.
Atheists and Agnostics in Spanish Group online
Virtual only Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc0gFXD0oz
[Online Meetings ID: 4440008855, Password: 558800]
Virtual only Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc0gFXD0oz
1 Day at a Time Group
Online
[Online Meetings ID: 773878425, Password: 121212] 15 minute speaker followed by discussion
Online
Half Hour Big Book Power
To join by phone: Dial 646-558-8656 and follow the prompts. See below for mtg ID and pswd. Press # to skip Participant ID. To mute/unmute: *6; to raise/lower hand: *9
Mtg ID: 810 9087 1353, Pswd: AABBMTG
7 AM Sunrise Group-online
Meeting ID: 310 182 7072, password: sunrise
7 AM Sunrise Group-in person
Virtual Sober at Sunrise
Group ID: 000410613 Registered: 3/1/2022
ID: 4061658904 PWD: 6Q62DG
Sober at Sunrise
Group ID: 000072432 History Date: 11/1/2010
Just For Today
Back entrance (from parking lot in rear); meeting on upper level. No smoking or parking on church property.
Back entrance (from parking lot in rear); meeting on upper level. No smoking or parking on church property.
Attitude Adjustment Group
Group ID: 000093885 History Date: 1/1/1989
Rolling Stone
Meeting ID: 865 5513 8117 Passcode: 1234567
Breakfast With Your Higher Power Group
Parking is in the back, off Union Street.
Parking is in the back, off Union Street.
Top Shelf Group Online
[Online Meetings ID: 9096192972, Password: 12866]
Top Shelf Group
At Any Lengths Group
Dirt road entrance off of Avenues of the Pines - Bring a chair, Public Bathrooms available at the warming hut; There is a sign at the turn for the Warming Hut directly across from a sign for the NY State Park Police Station; No State Park Fee charged at the following entry points: From S. Broadway entrance (Rt 9) take first left turn off Ave. of the Pines heading west. From Rt 50 entrance at Geyser Rd head east on Ave. of the Pines, take last right turn before South Broadway (Rt 9).
Warming Hut - exterior meeting plan accordingly. Bring a chair, Public Bathroom available at the warming hut
Dirt road entrance off of Avenues of the Pines - Bring a chair, Public Bathrooms available at the warming hut; There is a sign at the turn for the Warming Hut directly across from a sign for the NY State Park Police Station; No State Park Fee charged at the following entry points: From S. Broadway entrance (Rt 9) take first left turn off Ave. of the Pines heading west. From Rt 50 entrance at Geyser Rd head east on Ave. of the Pines, take last right turn before South Broadway (Rt 9).
Peacemakers
email for password: ourcommonwelfare3@gmail.com
[Online Meetings ID: 6437691583, Password: Aqui] Virtual room is open 15 minutes before and after the meeting for fellowship.
email for password: ourcommonwelfare3@gmail.com
We Stood at the Turning Point
2024-05-15: New meeting!
Short & Sweet Group
Group ID: 000069923 Registered 3/7/1992
Equinox Group
Parking and entrance at the rear of the church.
Parking and entrance at the rear of the church.
Surrender Acceptance Gratitude Group
Red Door Group
At Fifth Ave
At Fifth Ave
Peace and Sobriety Group
In the basement - entrance is on 4th St.
In the basement - entrance is on 4th St.
Troy Women's Group - Online
[Online Meetings ID: 459947511, Password: 016922] Online only
Friends Group
[Online Meetings ID: 83858106601, Password: 556210]
Stinkin' Thinkin' Group
3rd floor, entrance on the side. Parking is allowed behind the Masonic Temple.
Format Varies
Group ID: 000112162 History Date: 3/2/1991
3rd floor, entrance on the side. Parking is allowed behind the Masonic Temple.
Time For Yourself Group
Adkins Room 307 via Main Entrance
Adkins Room 307 via Main Entrance
High Noon Group
Back entrance (from parking lot in rear); meeting on upper level. No smoking or parking on church property.
To join by phone: Dial 929-205-6099 and follow the prompts. See below for mtg ID and pswd. Press # to skip Participant ID. To mute/unmute: *6; to raise/lower hand: *9
Back entrance (from parking lot in rear); meeting on upper level. No smoking or parking on church property.
Meeting ID: 497 752 4344 Password: 997743
Key West 12 Noon Group
Online
[Online Meetings ID: 87881197485, Password: 404VaSt]
Online
Crypt Group
The entrance is i between the Cathedral and the Ed Bld on South Swan Street- a door on the church with an AA blue sign- Enter here- Go through the thrift shop.
(no mtgs holidays)
The entrance is i between the Cathedral and the Ed Bld on South Swan Street- a door on the church with an AA blue sign- Enter here- Go through the thrift shop.
Bennington's Busiest Meeting Locations
Grapevine
2093 Chapman St, Greenfield, MA 01301, USA
Bennington, VT 05201, USA
16Woodford, VT 05201, USA
Centre Congregational Church
15193 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301, USA
AA Meeting Statistics for Bennington
Most listings: Friday with 76 meetings
Most common meeting types: English (493), Open (351), Discussion (278), Wheelchair Access (179), Closed (123)
Meetings by Time of Day
Meeting data is regularly updated to ensure accuracy.
AA Resources in Bennington, Vermont
Local Intergroup
Area 48 Northeastern New York
Online Resources
Getting to Meetings in Bennington
Green Mountain Express provides limited regional bus service; access via US-7 and VT-9; Albany International Airport in New York is about 40 miles south.
Every meeting listing includes a full address so you can plan your route before you go.
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About AA Meetings near Bennington, Vermont
This directory helps people find Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings near Bennington, Vermont. Review current meeting times, formats, addresses, accessibility details, and online attendance options before choosing a meeting.
The 2025 U.S. Census Gazetteer lists Bennington as a census-designated place in Vermont covering approximately 4.828 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 Bennington. Because schedules can change, confirm the latest time and location on the individual meeting page before attending.
Bennington is home to approximately 15,000 residents. The search on this page is centered on the Bennington / Bennington County, southwestern Vermont, Green Mountains and can include nearby communities so people can compare more meeting options.
Local meetings in Bennington are coordinated through the Area 48 Northeastern New York. They serve as the primary point of contact for AA in the area.
Types of AA Meetings Available in Bennington
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 Bennington
Use the filters above to compare meetings by day, time, format, and accessibility. Results are centered on the Bennington / Bennington County, southwestern Vermont, Green Mountains and may include meetings in surrounding communities.
Local coverage includes areas such as Downtown Bennington, North Bennington, Old Bennington, West Bennington, East Bennington, Monument Avenue area, Main Street corridor, Bennington College vicinity, Four Corners area.
Getting to AA Meetings in Bennington
Green Mountain Express provides limited regional bus service; access via US-7 and VT-9; Albany International Airport in New York is about 40 miles south. 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 Bennington
In addition to AA meetings, Bennington 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 Bennington?
MyMeetings currently returns 500 meeting listings in and around Bennington. Results may include nearby communities so you can compare more options.
What types of AA meetings are available in Bennington?
Current listings near Bennington identify formats including 11th Step Meditation, 12 Steps & 12 Traditions, As Bill Sees It, 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 Bennington every day?
Current listings near Bennington include meetings on all seven days of the week. Friday currently has the most listings, with 76.
Are there online AA meetings available in Bennington?
The current directory includes 147 listings near Bennington with online access details. Review the individual listing for its current joining instructions.
How do I find wheelchair accessible AA meetings in Bennington?
183 current listings are marked as wheelchair accessible near Bennington. Confirm specific accommodations with the meeting organizer or venue before attending.
What should I expect at my first AA meeting in Bennington?
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 Bennington?
The directory identifies Area 48 Northeastern New York as the local AA office serving Bennington. Check the local resources section on this page for available contact information.
How often are AA meeting listings updated for Bennington?
This page loads the current MyMeetings directory for the area around Bennington. Schedules can still change, so confirm the individual listing before traveling.
Can I find AA meetings outside Bennington, Vermont?
Yes. Use the nearby cities section to browse additional meeting directories in Vermont and across state lines.
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