Online NA/AA Meetings

There are several major platforms and directories for finding online recovery meetings:

For Alcoholics Anonymous: The Online Intergroup of AA (aa-intergroup.org/meetings) maintains a comprehensive directory of virtual AA meetings worldwide. You can filter by day, time, language, format (open/closed, speaker, step study), and accessibility. The AA Meeting Guide app also lists online meetings.

For Narcotics Anonymous: Virtual NA (virtual-na.org) is the official NA online meeting directory. You can also find virtual NA meetings at na.org/meetingsearch by selecting the "online" filter.

For multiple programs: In The Rooms (intherooms.com) hosts over 150 weekly online meetings across 12-step programs, non-12-step programs, wellness, and mental health modalities. It is free to join and offers 24/7 peer support.

Many local AA and NA areas also run their own online meetings. Check your local intergroup or area website for meetings specific to your community.

If you need a meeting right now, these platforms run around the clock:

aaHomeGroup.org: A 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week worldwide open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. There are 19 one-hour meetings held hourly from 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM Eastern, and two 90-minute meetings held at 12:00 AM and 1:30 AM. All meetings are hosted on Zoom.

NANA247.org: A Narcotics Anonymous meeting available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week online. This marathon meeting means you can always find support no matter what time it is.

In The Rooms: Offers continuous access to recovery meetings and 24/7 peer support through their online platform.

These resources mean that no matter where you are or what time it is — 3:00 AM on a Tuesday, Christmas morning, or any moment a craving hits — there is a meeting waiting for you.

Most online recovery meetings use Zoom, though some use other platforms or phone dial-in. Here is what to expect:

Joining: You will need a meeting ID and sometimes a password, which are listed in the meeting directory. Click the Zoom link or dial the phone number at the meeting time. Most meetings ask you to use your first name only or a screen name to protect anonymity.

Format: Online meetings follow the same structure as in-person meetings — an opening, readings, sharing, and a closing. The chairperson manages the meeting and may use the "raise hand" feature to call on people to share.

Participation: You can keep your camera on or off. You can unmute to share or stay muted and just listen. Chat features may be available for text-based participation. You are never required to speak.

Phone meetings: If you do not have internet access, many meetings offer phone dial-in options. You can participate fully by phone with no video or internet required.

Etiquette: Mute your microphone when not speaking. Respect anonymity — do not screenshot, record, or share information about who attends. Treat the virtual space with the same respect as an in-person meeting room.

Online meetings remove many barriers that prevent people from attending in-person recovery meetings:

Accessibility: Attend from anywhere — your home, car, workplace break room, or even a hotel room while traveling. No transportation needed.

Availability: With 24/7 meetings available, you can find support at any hour. This is especially important during late-night cravings or early morning struggles.

Anonymity: Some people feel more comfortable sharing from behind a screen, especially in early recovery. You can keep your camera off and use a screen name.

Rural access: If you live in an area without nearby meetings, online meetings connect you to a global recovery community.

Schedule flexibility: Shift workers, parents with young children, and people with unpredictable schedules can find meetings that fit their lives.

Supplemental support: Many people attend online meetings in addition to in-person meetings, doubling their recovery support network.

Online Intergroup of AA (aa-intergroup.org): The largest directory of online AA meetings worldwide. Lists thousands of weekly meetings in multiple languages. Free to use.

Virtual NA (virtual-na.org): The official Narcotics Anonymous online meeting directory. Lists virtual NA meetings worldwide with search filters for day, time, and format.

aaHomeGroup.org: Runs 24/7 open AA meetings on Zoom. One of the oldest and most established online AA communities.

NANA247.org: 24/7 Narcotics Anonymous marathon meeting. Always on, always welcoming.

In The Rooms (intherooms.com): A free online recovery community hosting 150+ weekly meetings across AA, NA, Al-Anon, SMART Recovery, Refuge Recovery, and other programs. Also offers social networking features for the recovery community.

AA/NA Live (aana.live): An app-based platform for finding live online AA and NA meetings.

If you need meeting attendance verified for court, probation, or parole, online meetings may or may not be accepted depending on your jurisdiction. Some courts fully accept virtual meeting attendance, while others require in-person meetings.

Before relying on online meetings for court-mandated attendance, check with your probation officer, parole officer, or attorney to confirm that virtual meetings are accepted. Some online meetings do offer attendance verification, but policies vary.

If virtual meetings are accepted, the meeting secretary or chairperson may be able to email a verification form. Some platforms like In The Rooms have built-in attendance tracking features.