Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
Bernal Big Book - In Person gives San Francisco residents an evening AA option. It meets on Saturday at 5:00 PM, so it can work well for people building a predictable weekly recovery routine.
This directory currently lists 571 AA meetings across San Francisco, which can help if you need a backup time or a different format. There are 121 listed Saturday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is 704 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA. Use the directions button before leaving, and allow a little extra time for parking, building entrances, elevators, gates, or room changes. Location note from the listing: Enter on Jarboe Ave. PLEASE NOTE: St. Kevin's Church as an exempt religious institution has prohibited all animals - including trained service animals - inside the building.
Meeting-specific guidance
Based on the format tags for this listing, it is open to observers, family, friends, and anyone interested in learning about AA; Big Book reading or discussion may be part of the meeting. Group note from the listing: ENTER ON JARBOE AVENUE. Chips on first Saturday of the month. Group Service Number: 000095444
- Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early if this is your first time at the location.
- You do not need to bring paperwork, insurance information, or a referral.
- Confirm the time and location with the group or intergroup when possible, especially around holidays.
This guidance is generated from the meeting schedule, address, format tags, local area fields, and intergroup/source notes stored for this listing.
Meeting format notes
This is an open meeting — anyone may attend, including family members, friends, students and anyone curious about AA. You won't be asked to speak or identify as an alcoholic.
This group studies the Big Book (Alcoholics Anonymous). Bring a copy if you have one — most groups have loaners.