What are community-based recovery meetings?

Recovery meetings like AA, NA, SMART Recovery, Al-Anon, and Celebrate Recovery are peer-led support groups where people share experiences and support each other in maintaining sobriety or supporting loved ones in recovery.

Are recovery meetings free?

Yes, most community-based recovery meetings are free to attend. Some meetings may pass a voluntary collection, but there is never a fee to participate.

Do I need to make an appointment to attend a meeting?

No appointment is needed. Most meetings are open — you can simply show up at the scheduled time and location. Some meetings are "closed," meaning they are only for people who identify as having a substance use problem.

What is the difference between AA, NA, and SMART Recovery?

AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) uses a 12-step approach focused on alcohol. NA (Narcotics Anonymous) uses a similar 12-step model for all substances. SMART Recovery uses cognitive-behavioral techniques and is non-12-step. Each offers a different path to recovery.

Can I attend meetings if I'm not sure I have a problem?

Absolutely. Open meetings welcome anyone interested in learning about recovery. Many people attend to explore whether they might benefit from support.

What should I expect at my first recovery meeting?

You'll be welcomed by other members. Meetings typically last about an hour. You'll hear others share their experiences. You are not required to speak — just listening is perfectly fine.

Are recovery meetings confidential?

Yes. Anonymity and confidentiality are core principles of all recovery meeting programs. What is shared in meetings stays in meetings.

How do I find a recovery meeting near me?

Use our meeting finder at meetings.reddoorrecoverynetwork.com. You can search by state, city, or use the "Use My Location" button to find meetings near your current location.

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Cincinnati AA Intergroup

AA

⚲3040 Madison Road Room 202
Cincinnati, OH

☎513-351-0422

🌐Website

In-person Open

Columbus AA Central Office

AA

⚲651 W Broad St
Columbus, OH 43215

☎614-253-8501

🌐Website

In-person Open

Lima Noon-Thirty

AA

★Lima Noon-Thirty

⚲1440 W Spring St
Lima, OH 45805

🕑Friday at 12:30 PM

In-person Open Big Book Discussion

Lima Oasis Group

AA

⚲1300 Edgewood Dr
Lima, OH 45805

🕑Friday at 7:00 PM

In-person Open Discussion

Lima Open Minded

AA

⚲2200 W Elm St
Lima, OH 45805

🕑Friday at 7:00 PM

In-person Open Discussion

Van Wert Group

AA

⚲1158 Westwood Dr
Van Wert, OH 45891

🕑Friday at 7:30 PM

In-person Open 12 Steps & 12 Traditions

Findlay Fresh Start Big Book

AA

⚲1100 N Main St
Findlay, OH 45840

🕑Monday at 10:00 AM

In-person Open Big Book

Second Chance

AA

⚲7515 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44103

🕑Monday at 10:00 AM

In-person Open Wheelchair

ODAAT Women Discussion

AA

⚲12507 Saint Clair Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44108

🕑Monday at 11:00 AM

In-person Closed Women Discussion

Findlay High Noon

AA

⚲221 E Pine Ave
Findlay, OH 45840

🕑Monday at 12:00 PM

In-person Open Discussion

A Spiritual Awakening

AA

⚲7800 Superior Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44103

🕑Monday at 12:15 PM

In-person Open Wheelchair

Lima Noon-Thirty

AA

★Lima Noon-Thirty

⚲1440 W Spring St
Lima, OH 45805

🕑Monday at 12:30 PM

In-person Open Discussion

Findlay Happy Hour

AA

⚲214 W Sandusky St
Findlay, OH 45840

🕑Monday at 5:30 PM

In-person Closed Discussion

Findlay Early Bird

AA

⚲221 E Pine Ave
Findlay, OH 45840

🕑Monday at 6:30 AM

In-person Closed Discussion

A.M. Solution

AA

⚲695 East 185th Street
Cleveland, OH 44119

🕑Monday at 7:00 AM

☎216-241-7387

🌐Website

In-person Open Discussion Wheelchair

Lima Singleness of Purpose

AA

⚲1110 N Metcalf St
Lima, OH 45801

🕑Monday at 7:00 PM

In-person Open Big Book Discussion

Van Wert Group

AA

⚲110 W Crawford St
Van Wert, OH 45891

🕑Monday at 8:00 PM

In-person Open Big Book

12 Step House AA

AA

★12 Step House

⚲7306 Grant St
Omaha, OH 68134

🕑Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday at 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

☎402-556-1880

🌐Website

In-Person Open Open Discussion

48th Street Club AA

AA

★48th Street Club

⚲219 N 48th St
Omaha, OH 68132

🕑Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday at 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

☎402-556-1880

🌐Website

In-Person Open Open Closed Discussion Speaker

Lima Noon-Thirty

AA

★Lima Noon-Thirty

⚲1440 W Spring St
Lima, OH 45805

🕑Saturday at 12:30 PM

In-person Open 12 Steps & 12 Traditions

Lima Friendship Group

AA

⚲300 W Elm St
Lima, OH 45801

🕑Saturday at 7:30 PM

In-person Open Discussion

Van Wert Group

AA

⚲620 N Cherry St
Van Wert, OH 45891

🕑Saturday at 8:00 PM

In-person Open Discussion

Sunday Morning Wakeup

AA

⚲616 S Collett St
Lima, OH 45805

🕑Sunday at 10:00 AM

In-person Open Discussion

Lima Noon-Thirty

AA

★Lima Noon-Thirty

⚲1440 W Spring St
Lima, OH 45805

🕑Sunday at 12:30 PM

In-person Open Discussion

Lima Friendship Group

AA

⚲300 W Elm St
Lima, OH 45801

🕑Sunday at 7:30 PM

In-person Open Speaker

Lima Noon-Thirty

AA

★Lima Noon-Thirty

⚲1440 W Spring St
Lima, OH 45805

🕑Thursday at 12:30 PM

In-person Open As Bill Sees It Discussion

Rainbows and Allies

AA

⚲875 W Market St
Lima, OH 45805

🕑Thursday at 5:30 PM

In-person Open 12 Steps & 12 Traditions LGBTQ+

Eye Opener

AA

⚲1440 W Spring St
Lima, OH 45805

🕑Thursday at 8:00 AM

In-person Open 12 Steps & 12 Traditions

Van Wert Group

AA

⚲110 W Crawford St
Van Wert, OH 45891

🕑Thursday at 8:00 PM

In-person Open Discussion

Lima Noon-Thirty

AA

★Lima Noon-Thirty

⚲1440 W Spring St
Lima, OH 45805

🕑Tuesday at 12:30 PM

In-person Open Discussion

Lima Tuesday Night Peace Group

AA

⚲1300 Edgewood Dr
Lima, OH 45805

🕑Tuesday at 7:00 PM

In-person Open Discussion

Lima Women to Women

AA

⚲1440 W Spring St
Lima, OH 45805

🕑Tuesday at 7:00 PM

In-person Closed Women

Eye Opener

AA

⚲1440 W Spring St
Lima, OH 45805

🕑Tuesday at 8:00 AM

In-person Open Big Book Discussion

Lima Noon-Thirty

AA

★Lima Noon-Thirty

⚲1440 W Spring St
Lima, OH 45805

🕑Wednesday at 12:30 PM

In-person Open Discussion Grapevine

Findlay Women's New Beginnings

AA

⚲221 E Pine Ave
Findlay, OH 45840

🕑Wednesday at 7:00 PM

In-person Open Discussion Women

Lima Friendship Group

AA

⚲300 W Elm St
Lima, OH 45801

🕑Wednesday at 7:30 PM

In-person Open Big Book

Women's Eye Opener Big Book Study

AA

⚲1440 W Spring St
Lima, OH 45805

🕑Wednesday at 8:00 AM

In-person Closed Big Book Women

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