AA Meetings near Portsmouth, Virginia
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46Portsmouth, VA, USA
Woodtide Shopping Center
404672 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, USA
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251900 Baltic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, USA
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Expect A Miracle
Please use side door entrance.
Churchland
The Daily Start
Meeting ID: 364 162 187 Password: 231664
Meeting ID: 364 162 187 Password: 231664
The Daily Start
Meeting ID: 364 162 187 Password: 231664
Meeting ID: 364 162 187 Password: 231664
The Daily Start
Meeting ID: 364 162 187 Password: 231664
The Daily Start
Meeting ID: 364 162 187 Password: 231664
Daily Start
Meeting ID: 364 162 187 Password: 231664
Meeting ID: 364 162 187 Password: 231664
Cradock Oasis
***MEETINGS WILL NO LONGER MEET AT THE SCOUT CABIN AFTER AUGUST 1, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
***THIS MEETING WILL BE MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION AFTER JULY 25, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES!*** In-person concurrent with Zoom effective September 1, 2021. Scout Cabin, 3605 Winchester Drive, Portsmouth 23707 Meeting ID: 819 7059 0779 Password: 789245 To our fellow Zoomers, We have worked out all kinks with the Craddock Oasis Face 2 Face and Video Conferencing, so Please Rejoin Us!
***MEETINGS WILL NO LONGER MEET AT THE SCOUT CABIN AFTER AUGUST 1, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
Meeting ID: 819 7059 0779 Password: 789245
Carrying the Message
***MEETINGS WILL NO LONGER MEET AT THE SCOUT CABIN AFTER AUGUST 1, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
UPDATE (as of July 22): This meeting will be held at the Scout Cabin until August 1, 2026. Please check back for the updated location for August meetings.
***MEETINGS WILL NO LONGER MEET AT THE SCOUT CABIN AFTER AUGUST 1, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
Happier Hour
***MEETINGS WILL NO LONGER MEET AT THE SCOUT CABIN AFTER AUGUST 1, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
***THIS MEETING WILL BE MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION AFTER JULY 25, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES!
***MEETINGS WILL NO LONGER MEET AT THE SCOUT CABIN AFTER AUGUST 1, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
Cradock Oasis
***MEETINGS WILL NO LONGER MEET AT THE SCOUT CABIN AFTER AUGUST 1, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
***THIS MEETING WILL BE MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION AFTER JULY 25, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES!
***MEETINGS WILL NO LONGER MEET AT THE SCOUT CABIN AFTER AUGUST 1, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
Meeting ID: 833 7538 0583 Password: 789245
Carrying the Message
***MEETINGS WILL NO LONGER MEET AT THE SCOUT CABIN AFTER AUGUST 1, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
UPDATE (as of July 22): This meeting will be held at the Scout Cabin until August 1, 2026. Please check back for the updated location for August meetings.
***MEETINGS WILL NO LONGER MEET AT THE SCOUT CABIN AFTER AUGUST 1, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
Cradock Oasis
***MEETINGS WILL NO LONGER MEET AT THE SCOUT CABIN AFTER AUGUST 1, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
***THIS MEETING WILL BE MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION AFTER JULY 25, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES!*** In-person concurrent with Zoom effective September 1, 2021. Scout Cabin, 3605 Winchester Drive, Portsmouth 23707 Meeting ID: 864 1595 4248 Password: 789245 To our fellow Zoomers, We have worked out all kinks with the Craddock Oasis Face 2 Face and Video Conferencing, so Please Rejoin Us!
***MEETINGS WILL NO LONGER MEET AT THE SCOUT CABIN AFTER AUGUST 1, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
Meeting ID: 864 1595 4248 Password: 789245
Living Sober
***MEETINGS WILL NO LONGER MEET AT THE SCOUT CABIN AFTER AUGUST 1, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
***THIS MEETING WILL BE MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION AFTER JULY 25, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES!
***MEETINGS WILL NO LONGER MEET AT THE SCOUT CABIN AFTER AUGUST 1, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
Cradock Oasis
***MEETINGS WILL NO LONGER MEET AT THE SCOUT CABIN AFTER AUGUST 1, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
***THIS MEETING WILL BE MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION AFTER JULY 25, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES!** In-person concurrent with Zoom. Scout Cabin, 3605 Winchester Drive, Portsmouth 23707 Meeting ID: 827 0438 7356 Password: 789245
***MEETINGS WILL NO LONGER MEET AT THE SCOUT CABIN AFTER AUGUST 1, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
Meeting ID: 827 0438 7356 Password: 789245
Carrying The Message
***MEETINGS WILL NO LONGER MEET AT THE SCOUT CABIN AFTER AUGUST 1, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
UPDATE (as of July 22): This meeting will be held at the Scout Cabin until August 1, 2026. Please check back for the updated location for August meetings.
***MEETINGS WILL NO LONGER MEET AT THE SCOUT CABIN AFTER AUGUST 1, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
Cradock Oasis
***MEETINGS WILL NO LONGER MEET AT THE SCOUT CABIN AFTER AUGUST 1, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
***THIS MEETING WILL BE MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION AFTER JULY 25, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES!*** In-person concurrent with Zoom effective September 1, 2021. Scout Cabin, 3605 Winchester Drive, Portsmouth 23707 Meeting ID: 853 8446 8344 Password: 789245 To our fellow Zoomers, We have worked out all kinks with the Craddock Oasis Face 2 Face and Video Conferencing, so Please Rejoin Us!
***MEETINGS WILL NO LONGER MEET AT THE SCOUT CABIN AFTER AUGUST 1, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
Meeting ID: 853 8446 8344 Password: 789245
Carrying the Message
***MEETINGS WILL NO LONGER MEET AT THE SCOUT CABIN AFTER AUGUST 1, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
UPDATE (as of July 22): This meeting will be held at the Scout Cabin until August 1, 2026. Please check back for the updated location for August meetings.
***MEETINGS WILL NO LONGER MEET AT THE SCOUT CABIN AFTER AUGUST 1, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
Good Ole Boys
***MEETINGS WILL NO LONGER MEET AT THE SCOUT CABIN AFTER AUGUST 1, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
***THIS MEETING WILL BE MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION AFTER JULY 25, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES!
***MEETINGS WILL NO LONGER MEET AT THE SCOUT CABIN AFTER AUGUST 1, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
Carrying The Message
***MEETINGS WILL NO LONGER MEET AT THE SCOUT CABIN AFTER AUGUST 1, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
UPDATE (as of July 22): This meeting will be held at the Scout Cabin until August 1, 2026. Please check back for the updated location for August meetings.
***MEETINGS WILL NO LONGER MEET AT THE SCOUT CABIN AFTER AUGUST 1, 2026. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ON NEW MEETING LOCATIONS.
Atlantic Drydock
Building #104 Must have ID to enter Base. Interested Speakers please call 757-435-9636
AA 101
Meeting in the Heart Conference room 1 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.
Meeting in the Heart Conference room 1 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital on Sundays at 11am. Park in heart hospital parking lot. Come in the entrance it's not too far away. There is a security check, for your safety
Meeting in the Heart Conference room 1 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.
Meeting ID: 796 495 574 Password: 270573
West Ghent
Held in White Hall.
Helping Newcomers
Women's New Beginnings
We meet in person. 1st Sat. C/BB 2nd Sat. C/SS 3rd Sat. C/D 4th Sat O/S
Happy Hour Meeting
*Entrance is the RED door facing Colley Avenue*
*Entrance is the RED door facing Colley Avenue*
Women In Ghent
*Entrance is the RED door facing Colley Avenue*
*Entrance is the RED door facing Colley Avenue*
*Entrance is the RED door facing Colley Avenue*
Candlelight
*Entrance is the RED door facing Colley Avenue*
*Entrance is the RED door facing Colley Avenue*
Friday Nooners
Basement entrance off Boissevain. Street Parking Only
Basement entrance off Boissevain. Street Parking Only
High Street
Now meeting on THURSDAYS @ 7:30 pm beginning April 9, 2026
Simple Actions Group
Please enter through the side door in the parking lot.
Meeting ID: 576 495 000 Password: simple
Please enter through the side door in the parking lot.
Meeting ID: 576 495 000 Password: simple
Stockley Gardens Ladies Lit.
Please enter through the side door in the parking lot.
Please enter through the side door in the parking lot.
Please enter through the side door in the parking lot.
11th Step Meditation
Meeting includes 15 minutes of meditation. Newcomers are welcome.
49th St Living Sober
Cornerstone
Effective June 4, 2022: Returning to original location at FPC Center for Prayer and Spiritual Growth 800 Colonial Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23507
Big Book in Ghent
NOTE: Meeting will resume on Feb 02 2025 due to Construction
NOTE: Meeting will resume on Feb 02 2025 due to Construction
Depot Meeting
NOTE: Meeting will resume on Feb 02 2025 due to Construction
NOTE: Meeting will resume on Feb 02 2025 due to Construction
Churchland Sunday Night Literature
Meeting ID: 271-436-809 Password: 104175
Meeting ID: 271-436-809 Password: 104175
Downtown Young & Sober
Entrance on the right side parking lot with a gate open
The Daily Start
Meeting ID: 364 162 187 Password: 231664
Meeting ID: 364 162 187 Password: 231664
Tidewater Nooners
Tidewater Nooners - 12PM Meeting ID: 217 205 605 Password: bigbook
Tidewater Nooners
Tidewater Nooners - 12PM Meeting ID: 217 205 605 Password: bigbook
Tidewater Nooners
Tidewater Nooners - 12PM Meeting ID: 217 205 605 Password: bigbook
AA History Group
Study and discuss AA literature and history. Meeting ID: 894 1559 6476 Password: 617491
Meeting ID: 894 1559 6476 Password: 617491
Tidewater Nooners
Tidewater Nooners - 12PM Meeting ID: 217 205 605 Password: bigbook
Tidewater Nooners
Tidewater Nooners - 12PM Meeting ID: 217 205 605 Password: bigbook
Ball In The Wall
St. Paul and City Hall Ave. Take elevator to 3rd floor from parking lot entrance.
Ball In The Wall
St. Paul's and City Hall Ave. Take elevator to 3rd floor from parking lot entrance.
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AA Meeting Statistics for Portsmouth
Most listings: Thursday with 82 meetings
Most common meeting types: English (498), Open (427), Discussion (264), Wheelchair Access (155), Big Book (85)
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About AA Meetings near Portsmouth, Virginia
This directory helps people find Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings near Portsmouth, Virginia. Review current meeting times, formats, addresses, accessibility details, and online attendance options before choosing a meeting.
The 2025 U.S. Census Gazetteer lists Portsmouth as a city in Virginia covering approximately 33.301 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 Portsmouth. Because schedules can change, confirm the latest time and location on the individual meeting page before attending.
Types of AA Meetings Available in Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth
Use the filters above to compare meetings by day, time, format, and accessibility. Results are centered on the Portsmouth area in Virginia and may include meetings in surrounding communities.
Recovery Resources in Portsmouth
In addition to AA meetings, Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?
MyMeetings currently returns 500 meeting listings in and around Portsmouth. Results may include nearby communities so you can compare more options.
What types of AA meetings are available in Portsmouth?
Common AA formats in the MyMeetings directory include Open, Closed, Speaker, Discussion, Big Book, Step, and specialty meetings. Use the filters above to see which formats are currently listed near Portsmouth.
Are there AA meetings near Portsmouth every day?
Current results near Portsmouth include meetings on all seven days of the week. Thursday currently has the most listings, with 82.
Where are most AA meetings held in Portsmouth?
One of the most active meeting venues in Portsmouth is Zoom, which hosts multiple AA groups throughout the week. Use the map and list above to explore all meeting locations near you.
Are there online AA meetings available in Portsmouth?
Online AA meetings can be joined from Portsmouth or anywhere with an internet connection. Use the meeting format filters to find virtual options in the current directory.
How do I find wheelchair accessible AA meetings in Portsmouth?
Look for the wheelchair accessibility badge on meeting listings, or use the filters on this page to show listings marked as accessible. Confirm specific accommodations with the meeting organizer when possible.
What should I expect at my first AA meeting in Portsmouth?
Your first AA meeting in Portsmouth will be welcoming and supportive. You don't have to speak or share—just listening is perfectly fine. Most meetings last about an hour.
How do I contact the local AA office in Portsmouth?
You can reach your local AA intergroup by searching on the AA World Services website (aa.org), or call the national AA helpline at (212) 870-3400 at any time.
How often are AA meeting listings updated for Portsmouth?
This page loads the current MyMeetings directory for the area around Portsmouth. Schedules can still change, so confirm the individual listing before traveling.
Can I find AA meetings outside Portsmouth, Virginia?
Yes. Use the nearby cities section to browse additional meeting directories in Virginia and across state lines.
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