At Great Falls Wellness, we often recommend AA meetings in Great Falls Virginia as a steady, practical support alongside outpatient treatment. Participation in 12 step recovery groups like Alcoholics Anonymous can be a foundational part of lasting recovery from drug and alcohol addiction because it gives you consistent structure, accountability, and a clear set of tools you can use every day, not just during appointments.
These nearby 12 step meetings are also one of the best ways to meet other sober people and begin building a real recovery network. Over time, that can include friends, mentors, a sponsor, and trusted confidants who understand what you are working through and can support you between sessions. Research consistently shows that people who participate in 12 step recovery have increased chances of sustaining sobriety, and many also report improved happiness, wellness, and overall quality of life.
Great Falls, VA AA Meeting Schedule
Sunday
7:00PM: One Day At A Time Group
Christ the King Lutheran Church
10550 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066, USA
Monday
7:30PM: Dr. Bob’s Group
St. Francis Episcopal Church, Harris Hall
9220 VA-193, Great Falls, VA 22066, USA
Tuesday
7:30PM: Acceptance Step Meeting
Great Falls United Methodist Church
10100 VA-193, Great Falls, VA 22066, USA
Tuesday
8:30PM: Stonehenge Group
Great Falls United Methodist Church
10100 VA-193, Great Falls, VA 22066, USA
Wednesday
8:00PM: Dr. Bob’s Group
St. Francis Episcopal Church, Harris Hall
9220 VA-193, Great Falls, VA 22066, USA
Thursday
7:15PM: G.O.D. Meeting
Christ the King Lutheran Church
10550 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066, USA
Friday
8:00PM Great Falls Group
Great Falls United Methodist Church
10100 VA-193, Great Falls, VA 22066, USA
Saturday
9:00AM Come As You Are (Women’s Meeting)
St. Francis Episcopal Church, Harris Hall
9220 VA-193, Great Falls, VA 22066, USA
Saturday
7:00PM: One Day At A Time Group
Christ the King Lutheran Church
10550 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066, USA
Sunday
7:00PM: One Day At A Time Group
Christ the King Lutheran Church
10550 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066, USA
Monday
7:30PM: Dr. Bob’s Group
St. Francis Episcopal Church, Harris Hall
9220 VA-193, Great Falls, VA 22066, USA
Tuesday
7:30PM: Acceptance Step Meeting
Great Falls United Methodist Church
10100 VA-193, Great Falls, VA 22066, USA
Tuesday
8:30PM: Stonehenge Group
Great Falls United Methodist Church
10100 VA-193, Great Falls, VA 22066, USA
Wednesday
8:00PM: Dr. Bob’s Group
St. Francis Episcopal Church, Harris Hall
9220 VA-193, Great Falls, VA 22066, USA
Thursday
7:15PM: G.O.D. Meeting
Christ the King Lutheran Church
10550 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066, USA
Friday
8:00PM Great Falls Group
Great Falls United Methodist Church
10100 VA-193, Great Falls, VA 22066, USA
Saturday
9:00AM Come As You Are (Women’s Meeting)
St. Francis Episcopal Church, Harris Hall
9220 VA-193, Great Falls, VA 22066, USA
Saturday
7:00PM: One Day At A Time Group
Christ the King Lutheran Church
10550 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066, USA
About this meeting schedule:
This meeting list was updated 1/13/2026. For more meetings in Northern Virginia, visit the Virginia Alcoholics Anonymous website for an interactive schedule. Sometimes meeting times or locations change, so please double check the schedule for more details.
If you’re searching for AA meetings near you or need help finding one tonight, call the Northern Virginia AA Hotline: 703-454-9324.
FAQs: Going to Your First AA Meeting
What happens at an AA meeting?
Most meetings include members sharing what drinking was like, what helped them stop, and how they live today. The goal is to share experience, strength, and hope so members can help each other recover.
Do I need a referral or an appointment to go to an AA meeting?
No. AA is non-professional, meaning it is a group of peers meeting together, not a doctor’s office or therapist’s office. You can simply show up shortly before the meeting time and introduce yourself.
Can I bring someone for support?
Sometimes. Some AA meetings are “open,” meaning anyone can attend, including support people like friends, parents, partners, or significant others. Other meetings are “closed,” meaning they are for alcoholics, or those who think they may have a problem, only. The AA schedule will list whether a meeting is open or closed. Also note whether a meeting is for men only or women only.
What if I’m a drug addict, not an alcoholic? Can I still go to AA?
Most AA groups are welcoming of people with a history of drugs other than alcohol. However, the language of AA, including its literature and how members introduce themselves, focuses on “alcohol,” “alcoholic,” “sobriety,” and “drinking.” Many recovering addicts still find strong support in AA, identifying as “alcoholics” in the meeting and mentally translating the language as they listen or read. Others feel more comfortable in Narcotics Anonymous, which uses inclusive language and makes no distinction between alcohol and other drugs in both written and spoken formats. Addicts can and do get clean in both AA and NA. It’s usually a matter of personal preference.
If you’re curious, you can try a few meetings from each fellowship and see if one feels more natural to you than the other.
How should I share if I am nervous or do not know what to say?
Keep it simple and speak from your own experience. Many meetings encourage “I” statements, which means focusing on what you have felt, done, and learned, rather than telling someone else what they should do. This helps you stay grounded in your own story and keeps the meeting supportive for everyone.
Usually, it is best to share no more than once per meeting so others have time to participate. Unless the meeting format and time allow for additional sharing, many groups discourage “double dipping,” meaning sharing multiple times in one meeting.
You can also wait until after the meeting to talk to someone one on one if you don’t feel like sharing in front of a whole group.
What is “crosstalk"?
Crosstalk is when you respond directly to another person’s share, give advice to them, or comment on what they said while you are sharing. In most AA meetings, it is best to address the group as a whole rather than speaking to an individual. When shares are directed to the group, everyone can benefit from the message, and no one feels singled out.
Even if it’s positive feedback, some people may feel uncomfortable having another person comment directly at them during an AA meeting, so meeting etiquette asks us to avoid that.
How do I find an AA meeting I will actually like?
Try a few different meetings before you decide. AA meetings vary by format and by the feel of the local group, so it is normal for one meeting to click more than another. Start by choosing a format that matches what you need right now, like a beginners meeting if you are new, a speaker meeting if you want to listen and learn, or a discussion meeting if you want more interaction. If the first meeting is not a fit, keep going. Many people find their home group by sampling several meetings at different times and locations.
NA Meetings Near Great Falls, Virginia
To find NA meetings near Great Falls Virginia, Great Falls Wellness often points clients to the Chesapeake and Potomac Region of Narcotics Anonymous meeting finder, which includes an online meeting list as well as printable regional lists you can sort by state, city, or area. The same page also links to smartphone apps that make it easier to search meetings on the go, which can be especially helpful when you are trying to build consistency and find a format that fits your schedule. (cprna.org)
