| Name alcoholics | Address | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| 10 AM at Club McKinley | 2998 Mc Kinley Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43085 | |
| Wednesday, 10:00 am - 11:00 am | ||
| Friday, 10:00 am - 11:00 am | ||
| 3 30s on McKinley | 2998 Mc Kinley Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43085 | |
| Tuesday, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | ||
| Wednesday, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | ||
| Thursday, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | ||
| Friday, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | ||
| 501 Step Group | 501 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215 | |
| Tuesday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | ||
| Wednesday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | ||
| Thursday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | ||
| Friday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | ||
| Saturday, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | ||
| After Hours Group | 1180 Shanley Dr, Columbus, OH 43224 | |
| Tuesday, 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm | ||
| Wednesday, 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm | ||
| Thursday, 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm | ||
| Friday, 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm | ||
| Saturday, 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm | ||
| BYOC Morning SIP Fellowship | Columbus, OH | |
| Tuesday, 7:00 am - 8:00 am | ||
| Wednesday, 7:00 am - 8:00 am | ||
| Thursday, 7:00 am - 8:00 am | ||
| Friday, 7:00 am - 8:00 am | ||
| Creekside Recovery Group | 470 Havens Corners Rd, Columbus, OH 43230 | |
| Wednesday, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | ||
| Thursday, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | ||
| Downtown First Things First Group | 200 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43215 | |
| Tuesday, 7:00 am - 8:00 am | ||
| Wednesday, 7:00 am - 8:00 am | ||
| Thursday, 7:00 am - 8:00 am | ||
| Friday, 7:00 am - 8:00 am | ||
| Drummer’s Group | 25 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 | |
| Thursday, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm | ||
| Friday, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm | ||
| Saturday, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm | ||
| Early Evening Faith and Hope Group | 1180 Shanley Dr, Columbus, OH 43224 | |
| Monday, 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm | ||
| Tuesday, 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm | ||
| Wednesday, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | ||
| Thursday, 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm | ||
| Friday, 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm | ||
| Saturday, 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm | ||
| Eastside 5:30 PM Group | 2236 S Hamilton Rd #101, Columbus, OH 43232 | |
| Monday, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | ||
What is Alcoholics Anonymous?
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a free peer support group for those struggling with alcohol addiction. Regular group meetings are available throughout Columbus.
North Community Counseling Centers
Address: 173 E State St, Columbus, OH 43215
Meetings:
- Monday – Friday at 12 pm – Open speaker discussion meeting
- Tuesday at 6 pm – Closed 12-step study meeting
- Saturday at 10 am – Open speaker discussion meeting
Shepherd’s Corner Ecumenical Church
Address: 541 W Fairview Ave, Dayton, OH 45406
Meetings:
- Sunday at 8 pm – Closed discussion meeting
- Friday at 8 pm – Open speaker meeting
- Tuesday at 8 pm – Open 12-step study meeting
Maryhaven Engagement Center
Address: 445 E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
Meetings:
- Monday at 7 pm – Closed discussion meeting
- Wednesday at 7 pm – Open speaker meeting
- Saturday at 9 am – Closed 12 & 12 study meeting
The 12 Steps of AA
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship that helps those struggling with alcohol use disorder. The 12 steps outline AA’s program of recovery. Here is a brief overview of each step:
1. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable.
2. Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
3. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.
4. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.
5. Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.
6. Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.
7. Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.
8. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.
9. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when doing so would injure them or others.
10. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.
11. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.
12. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
Getting Started with AA in Columbus
Use the meeting search on wfmh.org to find local meetings in your area. Columbus has both in-person and online/virtual AA meetings available.
Attending Your First Local AA Meeting
There are two main types of AA meetings in Columbus:
| Meeting Type | Description |
| Open Meetings | These meetings are open to the public, including non-alcoholics, family members, and friends. They provide an opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about AA to attend. |
| Closed Meetings | These meetings are limited to individuals who have a desire to stop drinking. They offer a more intimate and focused environment for those actively seeking recovery. |
When attending your first meeting:
- Arrive early and introduce yourself as a new local member
- Share your experiences if you feel comfortable
You may receive welcome keychain tags marking sobriety milestones like:
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 1 year