AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) Meetings in Bakersfield, CA
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About AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
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Sunday
16 meetingsSunday Morning Meeting
9:30 AMPBP Ask It Basket
12:00 PMLast House on the Block
1:00 PMDistrict 15 Business Meeting (fourth Sunday only)
4:00 PMSunday Night Meeting
7:00 PMSunlight of the Spirit
7:00 PMSerenity in the Sequoias
7:30 PMOildale Group Candlelight
8:00 PMPBP Ask It Basket
8:00 PMMonday
24 meetingsStart Your Day
7:00 AMSunrise Serenity
7:00 AMAlano Club Hi Nooners
12:00 PMHappy Hour
5:30 PMHeart of Hearts
5:30 PMNorthwest Big Book Study
5:30 PMThe Downtown Happy Hour
5:30 PMThese Girls Can! Woman's Stag
5:30 PMCentral Office Intergroup (Board Meeting)
6:00 PMBook Study
6:30 PMH & I Business Meeting
7:00 PMJust Another AA Meeting
7:00 PMThe Other 24
7:00 PMEastside Action Group
7:30 PMMonday Stockdale Group
7:30 PMSerenity in the Sequoias
7:30 PMPBP Ask It Basket
8:00 PMNo Nonsense Group
8:30 PMTuesday
19 meetingsStart Your Day
7:00 AMSunrise Serenity
7:00 AMSpiritual Sisters Women Step Study
9:00 AMAlano Club Hi Nooners
12:00 PMThank God Group Book Study
12:00 PMHappy Hour
5:30 PMHeart of Hearts
5:30 PMThe Downtown Happy Hour
5:30 PMInto Action
6:00 PMFree Breathers
7:00 PMTuesday Night Men's Stag and Newcomers Meeting
7:00 PMSerenity in the Sequoias Book Study
7:30 PMBaker Street
8:00 PMNo Nonsense
8:00 PMPBP Discussion of the First Three Steps
8:00 PMWednesday
22 meetingsStart Your Day
7:00 AMSunrise Serenity
7:00 AMNew Beginnings Part 1
12:00 PMPBP Stories From The Big Book
12:00 PMThank God Group 12×12 Study
12:00 PMMidweek Sanity Check In
1:00 PMHappy Hour
5:30 PMHeart of Hearts
5:30 PMOTK123 Group
5:30 PMThe Downtown Happy Hour
5:30 PMA Vision For You-Women's Stag
7:00 PMOildale Wednesday Night Candlelight
7:00 PMTrudging the Road 12×12
7:00 PMWednesday Nite Power Hour
7:00 PMSerenity in the Sequoias
7:30 PMPBP Stories From The Big Book
8:00 PMSicker Than Others
8:30 PMThursday
24 meetingsStart Your Day
7:00 AMSunrise Serenity
7:00 AMSpiritual Sisters Lady's Stag
9:00 AMAlano Club Hi Nooners
12:00 PMHappy Hour
5:30 PMHeart of Hearts
5:30 PMStepping Stone to Recovery
5:30 PMThe Downtown Happy Hour
5:30 PMThursday Nite Women's Mtg
6:00 PMBack to Basics Journey Through the Steps
7:00 PMIt's In The Book (Big Book Study)
7:00 PMRent's Due Men's Stag
7:00 PMSupper Club Speaker Meeting
7:00 PMSerenity in the Sequoias
7:30 PMSouthwest Looney Group Step Study
7:30 PMOildale Group Book Study
8:00 PMFriday
21 meetingsStart Your Day
7:00 AMNew Beginnings
8:30 AMSpiritual Sisters Lady's Stag
9:00 AMAlano Club Hi Nooners
12:00 PMLiving The New Life (La Vida Nueva)
12:00 PMPBP Big Book Study
12:00 PMHappy Hour
5:30 PMHeart of Hearts
5:30 PMThe Downtown Happy Hour
5:30 PMInto Action
6:00 PMBYOC (Secular meeting)
7:00 PMFriday Night Rountable Speaker Meeting
7:00 PMTGIF
7:00 PMSerenity in the Sequoias
7:30 PMOIldale Group Meeting
8:00 PMPBP Big Book Study
8:00 PMSaturday
14 meetingsBottom of the Barrel Men's Book Study
7:30 AMOn Awakening (A Woman's Group)
8:00 AMPBP Ask It Basket
12:00 PMThe Oildale Group
12:00 PMCoffee on the Hill
3:00 PMNo Nonsense Fear Topic
5:30 PMFirst Saturday Speaker Meeting
7:00 PMSaturday Speaker's Select
7:30 PMSerenity in the Sequoias
7:30 PMOildale Group Candlelight Meeting
8:00 PMPBP Ask It Basket
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Recovery Meetings in Bakersfield, CA
Find support and community at recovery meetings in Bakersfield, CA. Our comprehensive directory includes 140 verified meetings across various recovery programs including Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Al-Anon, SMART Recovery, and more.
We offer both in-person and online meeting options. With 41 virtual meetings available in the Bakersfield area, you can participate from the comfort of your home or when traveling. Online meetings provide the same support and fellowship as traditional meetings.
What to Expect at Recovery Meetings in Bakersfield
Recovery meetings in Bakersfield, CA follow established formats that create safe, supportive environments for people in recovery. Most meetings begin with readings, followed by sharing time where participants can discuss their experiences, challenges, and successes in recovery.
- Open Meetings: Welcome anyone interested in learning about recovery, including family and friends
- Closed Meetings: Reserved for those who identify as having a problem with alcohol or drugs
- Discussion Meetings: Focus on sharing and group conversation around recovery topics
- Speaker Meetings: Feature one or more members sharing their complete recovery story
- Step Study: Work through the 12-step program together as a group
- Big Book/Literature Study: Read and discuss official recovery literature
- Beginner Meetings: Designed for newcomers with extra explanation of the program
Getting Started with Recovery in Bakersfield
If you're new to recovery or considering attending your first meeting in Bakersfield, remember that everyone was new once. Meetings are typically one hour long, and you're encouraged to listen without feeling pressured to share until you're comfortable.
Most meeting locations in Bakersfield are accessible and offer parking. Many groups also provide contact information for members who can answer questions or provide additional support between meetings. Look for "newcomer-friendly" or "beginner" meetings if you're attending for the first time.
Additional Recovery Resources in Bakersfield
Crisis Support: If you're experiencing a mental health emergency, call 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
SAMHSA Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral service
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis support
Local Resources: Contact your city hall or county health department for additional local recovery resources
Information is provided for educational purposes. Meeting details are updated regularly but may change. Always verify meeting times and locations before attending. Consult healthcare professionals for medical advice.