Online AA & NA Meetings

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How Online AA and NA Zoom Meetings Work

Online AA meetings and online NA meetings run on Zoom and follow the same format as in-person meetings. They are free, anonymous, and open to anyone who wants to stop drinking or using drugs. Thousands of Zoom AA meetings and Zoom NA meetings run every day across every timezone, making it possible to find a meeting whenever you need one.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual AA meetings and virtual NA meetings have become a permanent part of the recovery landscape. Research consistently shows they can be just as effective as face-to-face meetings. Many people prefer them for their accessibility, privacy, and the ability to attend meetings in other cities and countries. The meetings on this page come from official AA and NA registries across the United States, Australia, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand.

What to Expect at Your First Online Meeting

If you've never attended an online recovery meeting, here's what you need to know:

• Camera is optional. Many people attend with video off. You can listen without being seen.
• You don't have to speak. "I'm just listening today" is always acceptable. Nobody will pressure you.
• Use any name you like. First name, initials, or a pseudonym are all fine. Your privacy is protected.
• Meetings typically last 60 minutes. You can leave at any time if you need to.
• You don't need to prepare anything. Just click the Zoom link and join.
• What's said in the meeting stays in the meeting. Anonymity and confidentiality are core principles.

Open vs Closed Meetings

Open meetings welcome anyone, including family members, friends, students, and people who are curious about recovery. If you're unsure whether you have a problem, an open meeting is the right place to start.

Closed meetings are for people who identify as alcoholics (AA) or addicts (NA). These tend to be more personal and focused on sharing recovery experiences.

AA vs NA Meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is specifically for people who want to stop drinking. Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is for people recovering from drug addiction of any kind. Both follow the 12-step program and both are free. Some people attend both. The meeting format is very similar.

24/7 Online AA and NA Meetings

Looking for 24/7 online AA meetings or AA Zoom meetings 24/7? Some online groups run continuously, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. These always-on Zoom rooms mean there is genuinely a meeting available at any hour, no matter where you are. If you need to talk to someone at 3am, there is a room open right now with people who understand.

Between the 24/7 rooms and scheduled meetings running across every timezone from the US, Australia, Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand, you can find online AA meetings now or online NA meetings now at literally any time of day or night. This page automatically shows you what's starting soon based on your local time.

International Meetings

One of the unique benefits of online meetings is that they're borderless. You can join a meeting hosted in London while sitting in Melbourne, or attend a New York group from Dublin. Many people find that mixing up their meeting locations keeps things fresh and gives them a broader perspective on recovery. The meetings listed on this page come from recovery communities across Australia, the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and Ireland.

Types of Online Meetings

Online meetings come in several formats. Here's what each one means so you can choose what suits you:

• Discussion meetings are the most common. A topic is raised and members share their thoughts and experiences. Everyone gets a chance to speak if they want to.
• Speaker meetings feature one person sharing their recovery story in depth, usually for 20 to 30 minutes, followed by open sharing from the group.
• Step Study meetings work through the 12 Steps of the program, one step at a time. Good for people who want structured recovery work.
• Big Book or Basic Text meetings involve reading from the core literature of AA or NA and discussing what the passages mean in practice.
• Meditation meetings include a guided meditation as part of the session. Quieter and more reflective than discussion meetings.
• Newcomer meetings are specifically designed for people who are new to recovery. Extra welcoming and explanatory.

Tips for Getting the Most from Online Meetings

• Try different meetings. Every group has its own personality. It's normal to attend several before finding one that clicks.
• Attend regularly. Consistency matters more than finding the "perfect" meeting. Most people attend several times per week.
• Join from a private space where you can speak freely if you choose to. Even if you keep your camera off, being somewhere quiet helps you focus.
• Keep your camera off at first if that helps. You can always turn it on later as you get more comfortable.
• Mix it up. Try meetings in different countries and timezones. You'll hear different perspectives and meet people from different walks of life.
• Stay after the meeting. Many Zoom meetings have an informal chat after the official session ends. This is where connections are made.
• Don't compare. Everyone's recovery is different. Listen for the similarities, not the differences.

Find Online Meetings by Country

While every online meeting on this page is open to anyone worldwide, you can also browse meetings by country if you prefer groups in your timezone or region:

• United States: 86,000+ meetings across all 50 states. The largest AA and NA network in the world.
• Australia: 2,975 meetings across all states and territories. Strong online presence in NSW, VIC, and QLD.
• Canada: 5,300+ meetings across all provinces. Growing rapidly, especially online NA.
• Ireland: 400+ meetings. Highest per-capita demand for online NA in the English-speaking world.
• New Zealand: 220+ meetings with strong online availability.

We are expanding to more countries. If your country is not listed, the online meetings above welcome anyone from anywhere.