Where Can I Find AA Meetings in Cincinnati, Ohio?
Cincinnati has one of the most active Alcoholics Anonymous communities in Ohio, with over 740 meetings held weekly in more than 270 locations across the Greater Cincinnati area — including Hamilton, Clermont, Butler, and Warren counties, as well as Northern Kentucky and southeastern Indiana.
The quickest way to find a meeting near you is through the Cincinnati AA website at aacincinnati.org or the AA Meeting Guide app. The Cincinnati AA hotline is available 24/7 at 513-351-0422.
What Is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)?
Alcoholics Anonymous is a peer support fellowship for people who want to stop drinking. Founded in 1935, AA is built around the 12-step program — a structured set of principles and actions that guide members through acknowledging their addiction, making amends, and building a new way of living in sobriety. Meetings are free, open to anyone with a desire to stop drinking, and held in locations throughout every major city and most smaller communities in the United States.
AA does not have membership fees, does not affiliate with any religious organization or treatment center, and does not keep formal records of who attends. Anonymity is a foundational principle. Meetings vary in format — some are speaker meetings, some are discussion-based, and some are Big Book or step study focused. For a full explanation of the 12-step framework, see Exploring 12-Step Programs for Alcohol Abuse.
Cincinnati AA Meeting Locations
Below is a selection of regularly scheduled AA meetings in the Cincinnati area. For the complete current list, visit aacincinnati.org.
Clubhouse Meeting 3317 Glenmore Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211 Wednesdays at 10 AM
Old Broad Squad (Women’s Meeting) 5638 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45224 Mondays at 7 PM
All Shades of Belief 405 Oak St, Cincinnati, OH 45219 Tuesdays at 6:45 PM
Serenity Sisters Good Shepherd Catholic Church 8815 E Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249 Fridays at 7:30 PM
Al-Anon at The Ridge Ohio 25 Whitney Drive #120, Milford, Ohio 45150 (The Ridge Ohio main office) Weekly — see current schedule
Al-Anon Meetings in Cincinnati
Al-Anon is a peer support program for family members, spouses, and friends of people struggling with alcohol addiction. It operates parallel to AA but is distinct from it — Al-Anon members are not alcoholics themselves; they are people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
Al-Anon meetings are free and open to anyone whose life has been impacted by another person’s alcohol use. The program uses similar 12-step principles adapted for the family member’s perspective. Weekly Al-Anon meetings are held at The Ridge Ohio’s office at 25 Whitney Drive, Suite 120, Milford, Ohio 45150. Contact The Ridge at 513-457-7963 for the current meeting schedule.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Meetings in Cincinnati
The Greater Cincinnati Area Service Committee of NA (GCASCNA) serves Hamilton, Clermont, Butler, and Warren counties in Ohio, as well as Kenton, Campbell, Boone, Pendleton, and Bracken counties in Kentucky. The area has approximately 80 groups with 92 weekly meetings.
For a full list of meeting times and locations, visit the Greater Cincinnati NA website.
Sample NA meetings in Cincinnati:
Just For Today Walnut Hills Baptist Church 2386 Kemper Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45206 Tuesdays 9:30–11:00 AM
Miracles Do Happen Summerside United Methodist Church 638 Old State Route 74, Cincinnati, OH 45244 Saturdays 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
The Push Crossroads Uptown 42 Calhoun St, Cincinnati, OH 45219 Thursdays 6:30–7:30 PM
Other Recovery Support Groups in Cincinnati
Celebrate Recovery
A Christian-based 12-step recovery program open to people dealing with any kind of addiction, co-dependency, past abuse, or harmful habit. Multiple groups meet weekly in Cincinnati, Butler, Warren, and Clermont counties. Visit celebraterecovery.com for locations and times.
Architects of Recovery
An alcohol and drug recovery and relapse prevention group focused on coping skills, lifestyle change, and building sober supports. Restoring Hope Counseling and Coaching 8622 Winton Road, Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45231 (513) 318-1254 — Thursdays 5:30–6:45 PM
Mindful Recovery & Wellness
An ongoing therapy group for people with substance use and addictive disorders, incorporating mindfulness and relapse prevention strategies. Embrace Recovery and Wellness Center 11440 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 206, Cincinnati, OH 45231 (513) 657-2469
Addictions Support Group (for family members)
Education and support group for adults impacted by a family member’s or friend’s addiction. Compass Point 463 Ohio Pike, Suite 102B, Cincinnati, OH 45255 (513) 657-0918 — Fourth Saturday of each month, 10 AM–12 PM
Alcoholism Council of the Cincinnati Area
Training and intervention support for families, co-workers, and others who want to help a loved one confront alcohol or drug use. 2828 Vernon Place, Cincinnati, OH 45219 513-281-7880 — alcoholismcouncil.org
How Does AA Fit Into a Full Recovery Plan?
AA and other peer support groups are most effective as part of a comprehensive recovery strategy — not as a standalone solution. Research consistently shows that people who combine professional treatment (such as residential rehab, PHP, or IOP) with ongoing peer support through AA or similar programs have significantly better long-term sobriety outcomes than those who pursue either approach alone.
Support groups provide the social accountability, community connection, and peer modeling that formal treatment cannot replicate indefinitely. They are especially important in the months immediately following treatment, which is when relapse risk is highest and the transition back to daily life presents the greatest challenges.
The Ridge Ohio’s aftercare program integrates ongoing peer support — including AA participation — into its up-to-52-week continuing care structure. Graduates of The Ridge’s residential program become part of an alumni community that provides mentorship and sober peer connection in the Cincinnati area.
If you or someone you care about is at the beginning of the recovery process — before AA, before aftercare — and needs medical stabilization, The Ridge Ohio provides medical detox and inpatient residential rehab in Milford, Ohio. Call 513-457-7963 for a confidential conversation. Insurance verification is available at no cost.
The Ridge Ohio In Cincinnati Resources For Recovery From Alcoholism
AA Meeting Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find an AA meeting near me in Cincinnati? The most current and complete meeting list is available at aacincinnati.org/meetings or through the AA Meeting Guide mobile app. The Cincinnati AA hotline (513-351-0422) is open 24/7 and can help connect you with a meeting in your area or neighborhood.
Are AA meetings free to attend? Yes. AA meetings are free to attend and have no membership fee. Some meetings take a voluntary basket donation to cover room rental costs, but attendance is never conditional on payment.
What is the difference between open and closed AA meetings? Open meetings are open to anyone — alcoholics, family members, friends, or curious individuals. Closed meetings are limited to people who identify as having a drinking problem. Most AA directories indicate which meetings are open or closed.
Does AA work without being religious? AA references a “higher power” throughout the 12-step program and its original texts use the word “God.” However, the program is not affiliated with any religion, and the higher power concept is broadly interpreted — many members define it as the group itself, nature, or a secular principle rather than a deity. Secular AA meetings and alternatives like SMART Recovery exist for people who prefer a non-spiritual framework.
What is Al-Anon and who is it for? Al-Anon is a peer support program for family members, spouses, and friends of people with alcohol addiction. It addresses the specific challenges of loving someone whose drinking is out of control — codependency, enabling patterns, setting boundaries, and self-care. A weekly Al-Anon meeting is held at The Ridge Ohio’s office in Milford. Call 513-457-7963 for the current schedule.
What is Celebrate Recovery and how is it different from AA? Celebrate Recovery is a Christian-based 12-step program open to any “hurt, habit, or hang-up” — including addiction, co-dependency, eating disorders, and past trauma. Unlike AA, which focuses specifically on alcohol, Celebrate Recovery is designed for a broader range of struggles and is explicitly Christ-centered. It is one of the most widely available faith-based recovery programs in the Cincinnati area.
How often should someone attend AA meetings in early recovery? Many AA sponsors and clinicians recommend daily meetings in the first 30–90 days of sobriety — sometimes called “90 meetings in 90 days” — to build the habit, establish social connections, and create external accountability during the period of highest relapse risk. Meeting frequency can typically be reduced as recovery stabilizes, but most people in long-term recovery continue to attend at least weekly.
What is the relationship between AA and professional addiction treatment? AA and professional treatment serve different but complementary functions. Professional treatment — including detox, residential rehab, and therapy — addresses the medical, psychological, and behavioral dimensions of addiction. AA provides peer community, accountability, and a structured framework for ongoing sobriety. Research supports combining both for the best outcomes. Many people begin attending AA during or immediately after completing formal treatment and continue long-term.
Is there a caduceus group for healthcare professionals in Cincinnati? Yes. The Ridge Ohio has a page on caduceus groups for recovering healthcare professionals including information on how to find meetings through the International Doctors in Alcoholics Anonymous (IDAA). Caduceus meetings are a variant of peer support specifically designed for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other licensed practitioners in recovery.
