AA Meetings in Rochester, NY

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The Rochester Area Intergroup coordinates all AA meetings across Rochester and the surrounding region from their Central Office at 1000 Elmwood Avenue, with a full meeting schedule available at rochesteraa.org. Bill & Bob’s at 289 Monroe Ave hosts several daily groups and serves as one of the city’s most active AA meeting houses, running sessions from noon through late evening. The Mack Building at 1587 Jackson Road in Penfield runs meetings throughout the day and is a widely used resource for communities east of the city.

Active Rochester groups include the Early Risers, which meets at 319 E Chestnut Street Monday through Saturday at 6:30 AM and is one of the earliest available sessions in the city. Park Avenue Morning meets at Immanuel Baptist Church at 815 Park Ave at 7:30 AM as an open discussion meeting. The High Nooners hybrid group meets at Genesee Baptist Church at 149 Brooks Ave at noon with both in-person and online access. The Young & Reckless meets at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 13 Vick Park B on Tuesday evenings at 8:15 PM as an open LGBTQ+-welcoming young people’s group. Women Living Sober holds an open multi-format meeting at Third Presbyterian Church at 4 Meigs St on weekday evenings, and Primary Purpose meets at the Rochester Area Intergroup office at 8:00 PM as a child-friendly, wheelchair-accessible open group.

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Rochester Area Intergroup at rochesteraa.org coordinates all AA meetings across Rochester and Monroe County
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Early Risers at 6:30 AM Mon–Sat is one of the earliest daily AA sessions in the city, meeting at 319 E Chestnut St
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LGBTQ+-welcoming groups including The Young & Reckless serving Park Avenue and surrounding Rochester neighborhoods
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Hybrid meetings including High Nooners at 149 Brooks Ave with both in-person and online access at noon daily
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Women-specific meetings including Women Living Sober at Third Presbyterian Church, 4 Meigs St, with wheelchair access

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Rochester Area Intergroup — Central Office

rochesteraa.org

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Bill & Bob’s · Mack Building, Penfield

Bill & Bob’s at 289 Monroe Ave hosts daily groups including Line by Line, Complete Freedom, and Drop the Rock · The Mack Building at 1587 Jackson Rd in Penfield runs meetings morning through evening including Early Birds and Men At Work

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Rochester groups include open discussion meetings, Big Book studies, Step studies, newcomer meetings, speaker meetings, LGBTQ+-welcoming groups, women-only groups, and hybrid online sessions available from anywhere in the city. Tell us what matters most and we will find the right match.

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“I walked past that building on Monroe Avenue more times than I can count. The night I finally went in, someone made room for me at the table. That was three years ago.”

Michael R.

3 years sober · South Wedge, Rochester

Questions

Questions About AA Meetings in Rochester

Who coordinates AA meetings in Rochester?

The Rochester Area Intergroup coordinates all AA meetings in Rochester from their Central Office at 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620. Their 24-hour helpline is (585) 232-6720. The Central Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The full meeting schedule and finder are available online at rochesteraa.org. Calling 1-888-708-7060 connects you with someone who can find the nearest meeting to your Rochester location right now.

Are there LGBTQ+-welcoming AA meetings in Rochester?

Yes. Rochester has several LGBTQ+-welcoming groups across the city. The Young & Reckless meets at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 13 Vick Park B on Tuesday evenings at 8:15 PM as an open discussion group welcoming gay, lesbian, non-binary, and transgender members alongside young people from any background. Drop the Rock — The Ripple Effect meets at Bill & Bob’s at 289 Monroe Ave on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM as an open young people’s group that draws a diverse and welcoming crowd. Call 1-888-708-7060 for the full current LGBTQ+-welcoming schedule in Rochester.

Are there young people’s AA meetings in Rochester?

Yes. The Young & Reckless meets at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 13 Vick Park B on Tuesday evenings at 8:15 PM as an open young people’s group with an LGBTQ+ welcome. Drop the Rock — The Ripple Effect meets at Bill & Bob’s at 289 Monroe Ave on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM as an open young people’s meeting focused on literature and living sober. Men At Work meets at the Mack Building at 1587 Jackson Rd in Penfield on Sunday evenings at 8:00 PM as an open men’s discussion and speaker meeting drawing a younger crowd. Call 1-888-708-7060 for the complete current young people’s meeting schedule in Rochester.

Are there women-specific AA meetings in Rochester?

Yes. Women Living Sober meets at Third Presbyterian Church at 4 Meigs St on weekday evenings at 6:00 PM as an open women’s meeting combining 12 Steps, literature, newcomer, and speaker formats with wheelchair access. The Wednesday Women group meets at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 13 Vick Park B on Wednesday mornings at 9:35 AM as an open women’s literature and discussion meeting. The Entirely Ready Sober Women group meets at 357 Fairport Rd in East Rochester on Sunday afternoons at 3:00 PM as an open women’s discussion and literature meeting with wheelchair access. Call 1-888-708-7060 for current women-only schedules across the Rochester area.

Are there AA meetings near Park Avenue in Rochester?

Yes. Park Avenue is one of the most accessible areas for AA meetings in the city. Park Avenue Morning meets at Immanuel Baptist Church at 815 Park Ave at 7:30 AM as an open daily discussion meeting. Brown Baggers also meets at Immanuel Baptist Church at 12:05 PM on weekdays as an open discussion group. Twilight meets at the same location at 5:30 PM as an open discussion and speaker meeting that draws steady attendance through the early evening. Call 1-888-708-7060 for the full current Park Avenue meeting schedule.

Is there help available in Rochester tonight?

Yes. The Rochester Area Intergroup 24-hour helpline at (585) 232-6720 is answered around the clock, and the national helpline at 1-888-708-7060 is available at any hour. Drop the Rock meets at Bill & Bob’s on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM, and The Young & Reckless follows at 8:15 PM the same night. Into the Light meets at 2 Riverside St on Sunday evenings at 6:30 PM as an open discussion meeting with babysitting available. If you are in a medical emergency, call 911. SAMHSA’s substance use helpline is available at 1-800-662-4357.

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