PeerGalaxy Original Calendar
Welcome to PeerGalaxy Calendar featuring over 336,800+ monthly offerings of FREE telephone- and online-accessible peer support, recovery support, and wellness activities! Plus 50+ warmlines, helplines, chatlines, and hotlines. Plus workshops, webinars, job postings, resources, observances, special events, consumer input opportunities and more.
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Training Opportunities in July 2020
List Provided Courtesy of State of Oregon, Oregon Health Authority
Click here to download PDF Format, 16 pages
Calendar Event Sorting
At the top, the 24/7/365 SAMHSA Disaster Helpline and similar links.
Next, Bundled “All Day” Events
Some organizations (like 12 step recovery programs, AA, NA, AlAnon, etc.) have so many events happening throughout the day that they need to be in a bundled listing to spare endless scrolling. Often there is a link to look up events by zip code and other criteria.
Lastly, Time-Specific Events
So you can see what’s happening in the next hours, time specific events are tagged and listed by start time from 12:01am early morning to 11:59pm late night. There can be events and warmlines operating in different time zones, though we try to list all in Oregon’s Pacific Time Zone.
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Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast – AA Mass Media in American Sign Language
Historic First for Deaf Alcoholics in Alcoholics Anonymous
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
For the first time in the history of Alcoholics Anonymous, Deaf alcoholics can share their recovery stories with other Deaf alcoholics through mass media in American Sign Language (ASL).
Platform: Grapevine & La Viña YouTube Channel
What is a Vodcast? A vodcast (video podcast) is online video content that combines the accessibility of podcasts with visual elements essential for American Sign Language communication.
Use this link to access the Vodcast.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKuECogGrrA&list=PL32cyZpp2liBOcLY6M6rEh1qFL7MKSFI7
HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE
This represents the first mass media forum for Deaf alcoholics to share recovery stories with other Deaf alcoholics in American Sign Language. Previously, AA Access Committees hired interpreters to translate Deaf persons’ stories into English audio recordings or written English for Grapevine magazine or the Box 459 newsletter.
FUNDING & SUPPORT
Financial Responsibility: The Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast team funds the ASL vodcast project, including video production and interpreter services
Grapevine’s Role: Provides guidance and platform for publishing vodcasts on their YouTube channel
Guidelines Available: Written guidelines help AA Access Committees work with Deaf alcoholics and the Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast team to create submission-ready videos
GET INVOLVED
AA Access Committees interested in learning more about this groundbreaking initiative or supporting Deaf alcoholics in sharing their stories can contact the Deaf Vodcast Team.
Contact: [email protected]
RESOURCES
AA Grapevine: https://www.aagrapevine.org
AA La Viña: https://www.aalavina.org
Grapevine & La Viña YouTube: Search ‘AA Grapevine’ on YouTube
ABOUT ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Note: This initiative represents a significant step forward in making AA accessible to the Deaf community through their primary language – American Sign Language.
Disclaimer: The Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast project operates in accordance with AA traditions regarding anonymity and is independently funded by the Deaf Vodcast team. For questions about AA’s general accessibility services, contact your local AA Access Committee.
Alcoholics Anonymous HomeGroup
Open AA Meeting
Weekdays and Weekends – 24/7
Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. Our platform is open 24/7, offering support and connection any time of day or night. We are an open meeting, which means everyone is welcome—whether you’re just curious, newly exploring recovery, or have been part of the fellowship for years. We encourage you to keep join us and see what we’re all about. You belong here.
Zoom passcode: 624101
NOTICE: We have enabled the Zoom “waiting room” feature for the safety of our group members. Please be patient. If you have not already done so, please change your Zoom account first/last name to first name and location (or as you may prefer) to protect and foster the principle of personal anonymity. Please introduce yourself to the hosting staff in private chat upon entry to speed up the process in the future. Thank you for your cooperation as we try to keep these meetings a safe and welcoming place for all.
Zoom Dial-in Information
Use the numbers below to join the meeting via audio only—no video required.
Zoom Dial-in Information
Use the numbers below to join the meeting via audio only—no video required.
USA
+13126266799,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (Chicago)
+16699006833,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (San Jose)
+13462487799,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (Houston)
+16465588656,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (New York)
+12532208782,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (Tacoma)
United Kingdom
+443300885830,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+441314601196,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+442080806591,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+442080806592,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
Australia
+61872001149,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+61370182005,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+61861193900,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
Additional Numbers
A more comprehensive list of Zoom international Dial-in Numbers can be by clicking below:
Sample Schedule
This schedule offers a general overview of when meetings typically take place throughout the week. While meeting chairs and topics often rotate, the time blocks themselves remain fairly consistent. A few core meetings that never change are highlighted for easy reference. Please note: this is not a detailed daily calendar, but a reliable guide to our usual meeting rhythm.
We are an open meeting—everyone is welcome, whether you’re just curious, new to recovery, or long-time fellowship. If one meeting doesn’t quite resonate, we encourage you to come back and try another. Every meeting has its own flavor, and you just might find the one that speaks to you next.
TIME (in US Eastern) MEETING TOPIC
12:00 AM – 01:30 AM Chair’s Choice
01:30 AM – 03:00 AM Chair’s Choice
03:00 AM – 03:30 AM
Open Fellowship / Parking Lot
03:30 AM – 05:00 AM Chair’s Choice
03:30 AM – 06:00 AM Chair’s Choice
05:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Daily Reflections
06:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Thought for the Day
07:00 AM – 8:00 AM Chair’s Choice
08:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Gratitude Hour
(Monday – Friday) / Chair’s Choice (Saturday & Sunday)
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM Chair’s Choice
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Chair’s Choice
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Chair’s Choice
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM
Newcomers at Noon (Speaker Meeting)
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Chair’s Choice
02:00 PM – 03:00 PM Chair’s Choice
03:00 PM – 04:00 PM Chair’s Choice
04:00 PM – 05:00 PM Chair’s Choice
05:00 PM – 06:00 PM Chair’s Choice
06:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Mix at Six (Speaker Meeting)
07:00 PM – 08:00 PM Chair’s Choice
08:00 PM – 09:00 PM Chair’s Choice
09:00 PM – 10:00 PM Chair’s Choice
10:00 PM – 11:00 PM Chair’s Choice
FIRST WINNIPEG SOS
Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) · Save Our Selves
Peer-Led Addiction Recovery Support · Secular · Free · Anonymous
“We take personal responsibility for our own sobriety and make abstinence our priority.”
VIRTUAL PEER SUPPORT MEETINGS — ZOOM
First Winnipeg SOS holds free, anonymous peer support meetings every week on Zoom — open to anyone seeking support for sobriety and addiction recovery. No registration is required. Join directly using the Zoom credentials below. You do not have to share at any meeting; you are always welcome to listen and find comfort in hearing others’ experiences.
Tuesday Recovery Meeting
Meets every Tuesday, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT). Open to all. Join on Zoom using the access credentials below. Free and anonymous.
Thursday Recovery Meeting
Meets every Thursday, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT). Open to all. Join on Zoom using the access credentials below. Free and anonymous.
Saturday Recovery Meeting
Meets every Saturday, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT). Open to all. Also held simultaneously in person in Winnipeg. Join on Zoom using the access credentials below. Free and anonymous.
Sunday Recovery Meeting (Every Other Sunday)
Meets every other Sunday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PT (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CT). In April 2026: April 12 and April 26. Open to all. Join on Zoom using the access credentials below. Free and anonymous.
HOW TO JOIN — ZOOM ACCESS (ALL MEETINGS):
Zoom Meeting ID: 824 1987 3024
Passcode: 2020
Open the Zoom app or visit zoom.us/join, enter the Meeting ID and Passcode above to connect.
Questions? Email: [email protected]
IN-PERSON MEETINGS (WINNIPEG, MANITOBA — REFERENCE)
First Winnipeg SOS also holds in-person meetings at three Winnipeg locations. Just show up — no registration required.
Wednesdays · 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM CT · Fort Rouge Leisure Centre, Multipurpose Room — 625 Osborne St, Winnipeg
Thursdays · 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT · Riverpoint Centre – AFM — 146 Magnus Ave, Winnipeg
Saturdays · 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT · Adult Education Centre — 1747 Main St, Winnipeg (also on Zoom simultaneously)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
First Winnipeg SOS Website — Main website with meeting schedule, contact information, and recovery resources
Meeting Schedule — First Winnipeg SOS — Full weekly meeting schedule including all Zoom and in-person times
Addiction Support & Resources — First Winnipeg SOS — Curated addiction support information and community resources
ABOUT FIRST WINNIPEG SOS
First Winnipeg SOS is a non-profit, anonymous, secular addiction peer support organization founded in July 2013 in Winnipeg, Manitoba — making it one of Winnipeg’s first secular recovery groups with more than 12 years of experience supporting people in recovery. The organization is part of the broader Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) movement, originally founded in California in 1985 by James Christopher. First Winnipeg SOS takes a self-empowerment approach to recovery, promoting healthy skepticism, critical thinking, and personal responsibility for sobriety, while respecting recovery in any form regardless of the path by which it is achieved.
DISCLAIMER: Information is solely shared as a courtesy. Not a substitute for legal advice, professional treatment, or emergency services. If a child or person is in immediate danger, call 911 or contact local law enforcement. For mental health or substance use emergencies, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Seek guidance from a qualified medical or mental health professional for personalized care.
StepChat
Noon A.A. Meeting
Saturdays – 9:00 AM PST
Register to Attend
https://www.stepchat.com/chat/room1.htm
To Attend A Meeting In a Chat Room
When you first log on you will be in The Lounge which is not a meeting room, but open chat fellowship available 24/7 to members of all 12-step groups.
To go to the meeting rooms from The Lounge, click on the 3-dot menu icon at the top left of the chat screen, then click on the meeting room you wish to enter. If you don’t see the 3 dots, click the ESC key or swipe from the left if you are on a mobile device.
Tips for Chat Meetings
There is no real protocol for “informal” chat gatherings in our open chat rooms, but in our meeting rooms, we try to keep it as much of a face-to-face meeting as possible. Just as in a face-to-face meeting, we do not interrupt the person who is “speaking” or crosstalk after they are done.
Also, as in a face-to-face meeting, someone serves as the “chairperson” who opens the meetings, picks a topic and helps keep the meeting focused on the topic discussion as members take turn sharing on the topic.
Some of our meetings have a “greeter” who sends a private message to any late-comers to the meeting to welcome them and tell them the topics of discussion. If the late-comer is new to online meetings, the greeter may also explain briefly how meetings work (see below).
NOTE: To send someone a private message during the meeting, click on their name in the members’ list to the right of the chat window. To receive a private message, click on the name of the person who sent it.
If you wish to share, type an exclamation point like this: !. It’s like raising your hand.
The chair of the meeting will then call on the next person to share. In our chat rooms, it is best to type short lines followed by “. . .” which indicates that you are not finished. Like this:
One of the best tools I have found …
When I find myself under stress …
Is the Serenity Prayer … [done]
The [done] at the ends shows that you are finished, and the chairperson then will call on the next person to share.
That’s it. Those simple tools can keep things orderly even in a full chat room.
For instructions on how to log on to the chat rooms, please see this page.
StepChat
Recovery Chat Room
Serenity By The Cybernet A.A. Meeting
Saturdays – 7:00 PM PST
Register to Attend
https://www.stepchat.com/chat/room1.htm
To Attend A Meeting In a Chat Room
When you first log on you will be in The Lounge which is not a meeting room, but open chat fellowship available 24/7 to members of all 12-step groups.
To go to the meeting rooms from The Lounge, click on the 3-dot menu icon at the top left of the chat screen, then click on the meeting room you wish to enter. If you don’t see the 3 dots, click the ESC key or swipe from the left if you are on a mobile device.
Tips for Chat Meetings
There is no real protocol for “informal” chat gatherings in our open chat rooms, but in our meeting rooms, we try to keep it as much of a face-to-face meeting as possible. Just as in a face-to-face meeting, we do not interrupt the person who is “speaking” or crosstalk after they are done.
Also, as in a face-to-face meeting, someone serves as the “chairperson” who opens the meetings, picks a topic and helps keep the meeting focused on the topic discussion as members take turn sharing on the topic.
Some of our meetings have a “greeter” who sends a private message to any late-comers to the meeting to welcome them and tell them the topics of discussion. If the late-comer is new to online meetings, the greeter may also explain briefly how meetings work (see below).
NOTE: To send someone a private message during the meeting, click on their name in the members’ list to the right of the chat window. To receive a private message, click on the name of the person who sent it.
If you wish to share, type an exclamation point like this: !. It’s like raising your hand.
The chair of the meeting will then call on the next person to share. In our chat rooms, it is best to type short lines followed by “. . .” which indicates that you are not finished. Like this:
One of the best tools I have found …
When I find myself under stress …
Is the Serenity Prayer … [done]
The [done] at the ends shows that you are finished, and the chairperson then will call on the next person to share.
That’s it. Those simple tools can keep things orderly even in a full chat room.
For instructions on how to log on to the chat rooms, please see this page.
Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast – AA Mass Media in American Sign Language
Historic First for Deaf Alcoholics in Alcoholics Anonymous
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
For the first time in the history of Alcoholics Anonymous, Deaf alcoholics can share their recovery stories with other Deaf alcoholics through mass media in American Sign Language (ASL).
Platform: Grapevine & La Viña YouTube Channel
What is a Vodcast? A vodcast (video podcast) is online video content that combines the accessibility of podcasts with visual elements essential for American Sign Language communication.
Use this link to access the Vodcast.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKuECogGrrA&list=PL32cyZpp2liBOcLY6M6rEh1qFL7MKSFI7
HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE
This represents the first mass media forum for Deaf alcoholics to share recovery stories with other Deaf alcoholics in American Sign Language. Previously, AA Access Committees hired interpreters to translate Deaf persons’ stories into English audio recordings or written English for Grapevine magazine or the Box 459 newsletter.
FUNDING & SUPPORT
Financial Responsibility: The Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast team funds the ASL vodcast project, including video production and interpreter services
Grapevine’s Role: Provides guidance and platform for publishing vodcasts on their YouTube channel
Guidelines Available: Written guidelines help AA Access Committees work with Deaf alcoholics and the Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast team to create submission-ready videos
GET INVOLVED
AA Access Committees interested in learning more about this groundbreaking initiative or supporting Deaf alcoholics in sharing their stories can contact the Deaf Vodcast Team.
Contact: [email protected]
RESOURCES
AA Grapevine: https://www.aagrapevine.org
AA La Viña: https://www.aalavina.org
Grapevine & La Viña YouTube: Search ‘AA Grapevine’ on YouTube
ABOUT ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Note: This initiative represents a significant step forward in making AA accessible to the Deaf community through their primary language – American Sign Language.
Disclaimer: The Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast project operates in accordance with AA traditions regarding anonymity and is independently funded by the Deaf Vodcast team. For questions about AA’s general accessibility services, contact your local AA Access Committee.
Alcoholics Anonymous HomeGroup
Open AA Meeting
Weekdays and Weekends – 24/7
Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. Our platform is open 24/7, offering support and connection any time of day or night. We are an open meeting, which means everyone is welcome—whether you’re just curious, newly exploring recovery, or have been part of the fellowship for years. We encourage you to keep join us and see what we’re all about. You belong here.
Zoom passcode: 624101
NOTICE: We have enabled the Zoom “waiting room” feature for the safety of our group members. Please be patient. If you have not already done so, please change your Zoom account first/last name to first name and location (or as you may prefer) to protect and foster the principle of personal anonymity. Please introduce yourself to the hosting staff in private chat upon entry to speed up the process in the future. Thank you for your cooperation as we try to keep these meetings a safe and welcoming place for all.
Zoom Dial-in Information
Use the numbers below to join the meeting via audio only—no video required.
Zoom Dial-in Information
Use the numbers below to join the meeting via audio only—no video required.
USA
+13126266799,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (Chicago)
+16699006833,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (San Jose)
+13462487799,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (Houston)
+16465588656,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (New York)
+12532208782,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (Tacoma)
United Kingdom
+443300885830,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+441314601196,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+442080806591,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+442080806592,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
Australia
+61872001149,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+61370182005,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+61861193900,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
Additional Numbers
A more comprehensive list of Zoom international Dial-in Numbers can be by clicking below:
Sample Schedule
This schedule offers a general overview of when meetings typically take place throughout the week. While meeting chairs and topics often rotate, the time blocks themselves remain fairly consistent. A few core meetings that never change are highlighted for easy reference. Please note: this is not a detailed daily calendar, but a reliable guide to our usual meeting rhythm.
We are an open meeting—everyone is welcome, whether you’re just curious, new to recovery, or long-time fellowship. If one meeting doesn’t quite resonate, we encourage you to come back and try another. Every meeting has its own flavor, and you just might find the one that speaks to you next.
TIME (in US Eastern) MEETING TOPIC
12:00 AM – 01:30 AM Chair’s Choice
01:30 AM – 03:00 AM Chair’s Choice
03:00 AM – 03:30 AM
Open Fellowship / Parking Lot
03:30 AM – 05:00 AM Chair’s Choice
03:30 AM – 06:00 AM Chair’s Choice
05:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Daily Reflections
06:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Thought for the Day
07:00 AM – 8:00 AM Chair’s Choice
08:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Gratitude Hour
(Monday – Friday) / Chair’s Choice (Saturday & Sunday)
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM Chair’s Choice
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Chair’s Choice
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Chair’s Choice
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM
Newcomers at Noon (Speaker Meeting)
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Chair’s Choice
02:00 PM – 03:00 PM Chair’s Choice
03:00 PM – 04:00 PM Chair’s Choice
04:00 PM – 05:00 PM Chair’s Choice
05:00 PM – 06:00 PM Chair’s Choice
06:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Mix at Six (Speaker Meeting)
07:00 PM – 08:00 PM Chair’s Choice
08:00 PM – 09:00 PM Chair’s Choice
09:00 PM – 10:00 PM Chair’s Choice
10:00 PM – 11:00 PM Chair’s Choice
FIRST WINNIPEG SOS
Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) · Save Our Selves
Peer-Led Addiction Recovery Support · Secular · Free · Anonymous
“We take personal responsibility for our own sobriety and make abstinence our priority.”
VIRTUAL PEER SUPPORT MEETINGS — ZOOM
First Winnipeg SOS holds free, anonymous peer support meetings every week on Zoom — open to anyone seeking support for sobriety and addiction recovery. No registration is required. Join directly using the Zoom credentials below. You do not have to share at any meeting; you are always welcome to listen and find comfort in hearing others’ experiences.
Tuesday Recovery Meeting
Meets every Tuesday, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT). Open to all. Join on Zoom using the access credentials below. Free and anonymous.
Thursday Recovery Meeting
Meets every Thursday, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT). Open to all. Join on Zoom using the access credentials below. Free and anonymous.
Saturday Recovery Meeting
Meets every Saturday, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT). Open to all. Also held simultaneously in person in Winnipeg. Join on Zoom using the access credentials below. Free and anonymous.
Sunday Recovery Meeting (Every Other Sunday)
Meets every other Sunday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PT (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CT). In April 2026: April 12 and April 26. Open to all. Join on Zoom using the access credentials below. Free and anonymous.
HOW TO JOIN — ZOOM ACCESS (ALL MEETINGS):
Zoom Meeting ID: 824 1987 3024
Passcode: 2020
Open the Zoom app or visit zoom.us/join, enter the Meeting ID and Passcode above to connect.
Questions? Email: [email protected]
IN-PERSON MEETINGS (WINNIPEG, MANITOBA — REFERENCE)
First Winnipeg SOS also holds in-person meetings at three Winnipeg locations. Just show up — no registration required.
Wednesdays · 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM CT · Fort Rouge Leisure Centre, Multipurpose Room — 625 Osborne St, Winnipeg
Thursdays · 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT · Riverpoint Centre – AFM — 146 Magnus Ave, Winnipeg
Saturdays · 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT · Adult Education Centre — 1747 Main St, Winnipeg (also on Zoom simultaneously)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
First Winnipeg SOS Website — Main website with meeting schedule, contact information, and recovery resources
Meeting Schedule — First Winnipeg SOS — Full weekly meeting schedule including all Zoom and in-person times
Addiction Support & Resources — First Winnipeg SOS — Curated addiction support information and community resources
ABOUT FIRST WINNIPEG SOS
First Winnipeg SOS is a non-profit, anonymous, secular addiction peer support organization founded in July 2013 in Winnipeg, Manitoba — making it one of Winnipeg’s first secular recovery groups with more than 12 years of experience supporting people in recovery. The organization is part of the broader Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) movement, originally founded in California in 1985 by James Christopher. First Winnipeg SOS takes a self-empowerment approach to recovery, promoting healthy skepticism, critical thinking, and personal responsibility for sobriety, while respecting recovery in any form regardless of the path by which it is achieved.
DISCLAIMER: Information is solely shared as a courtesy. Not a substitute for legal advice, professional treatment, or emergency services. If a child or person is in immediate danger, call 911 or contact local law enforcement. For mental health or substance use emergencies, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Seek guidance from a qualified medical or mental health professional for personalized care.
StepChat
Recovery Chat Room
Recovery Chat Room – 5th Tradition A.A. Meeting
Sundays, 7:00PM PST
Register to Attend
https://www.stepchat.com/chat/room1.htm
To Attend A Meeting In a Chat Room
When you first log on you will be in The Lounge which is not a meeting room, but open chat fellowship available 24/7 to members of all 12-step groups.
To go to the meeting rooms from The Lounge, click on the 3-dot menu icon at the top left of the chat screen, then click on the meeting room you wish to enter. If you don’t see the 3 dots, click the ESC key or swipe from the left if you are on a mobile device.
Tips for Chat Meetings
There is no real protocol for “informal” chat gatherings in our open chat rooms, but in our meeting rooms, we try to keep it as much of a face-to-face meeting as possible. Just as in a face-to-face meeting, we do not interrupt the person who is “speaking” or crosstalk after they are done.
Also, as in a face-to-face meeting, someone serves as the “chairperson” who opens the meetings, picks a topic and helps keep the meeting focused on the topic discussion as members take turn sharing on the topic.
Some of our meetings have a “greeter” who sends a private message to any late-comers to the meeting to welcome them and tell them the topics of discussion. If the late-comer is new to online meetings, the greeter may also explain briefly how meetings work (see below).
NOTE: To send someone a private message during the meeting, click on their name in the members’ list to the right of the chat window. To receive a private message, click on the name of the person who sent it.
If you wish to share, type an exclamation point like this: !. It’s like raising your hand.
The chair of the meeting will then call on the next person to share. In our chat rooms, it is best to type short lines followed by “. . .” which indicates that you are not finished. Like this:
One of the best tools I have found …
When I find myself under stress …
Is the Serenity Prayer … [done]
The [done] at the ends shows that you are finished, and the chairperson then will call on the next person to share.
That’s it. Those simple tools can keep things orderly even in a full chat room.
For instructions on how to log on to the chat rooms, please see this page.
Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast – AA Mass Media in American Sign Language
Historic First for Deaf Alcoholics in Alcoholics Anonymous
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
For the first time in the history of Alcoholics Anonymous, Deaf alcoholics can share their recovery stories with other Deaf alcoholics through mass media in American Sign Language (ASL).
Platform: Grapevine & La Viña YouTube Channel
What is a Vodcast? A vodcast (video podcast) is online video content that combines the accessibility of podcasts with visual elements essential for American Sign Language communication.
Use this link to access the Vodcast.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKuECogGrrA&list=PL32cyZpp2liBOcLY6M6rEh1qFL7MKSFI7
HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE
This represents the first mass media forum for Deaf alcoholics to share recovery stories with other Deaf alcoholics in American Sign Language. Previously, AA Access Committees hired interpreters to translate Deaf persons’ stories into English audio recordings or written English for Grapevine magazine or the Box 459 newsletter.
FUNDING & SUPPORT
Financial Responsibility: The Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast team funds the ASL vodcast project, including video production and interpreter services
Grapevine’s Role: Provides guidance and platform for publishing vodcasts on their YouTube channel
Guidelines Available: Written guidelines help AA Access Committees work with Deaf alcoholics and the Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast team to create submission-ready videos
GET INVOLVED
AA Access Committees interested in learning more about this groundbreaking initiative or supporting Deaf alcoholics in sharing their stories can contact the Deaf Vodcast Team.
Contact: [email protected]
RESOURCES
AA Grapevine: https://www.aagrapevine.org
AA La Viña: https://www.aalavina.org
Grapevine & La Viña YouTube: Search ‘AA Grapevine’ on YouTube
ABOUT ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Note: This initiative represents a significant step forward in making AA accessible to the Deaf community through their primary language – American Sign Language.
Disclaimer: The Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast project operates in accordance with AA traditions regarding anonymity and is independently funded by the Deaf Vodcast team. For questions about AA’s general accessibility services, contact your local AA Access Committee.
Alcoholics Anonymous HomeGroup
Open AA Meeting
Weekdays and Weekends – 24/7
Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. Our platform is open 24/7, offering support and connection any time of day or night. We are an open meeting, which means everyone is welcome—whether you’re just curious, newly exploring recovery, or have been part of the fellowship for years. We encourage you to keep join us and see what we’re all about. You belong here.
Zoom passcode: 624101
NOTICE: We have enabled the Zoom “waiting room” feature for the safety of our group members. Please be patient. If you have not already done so, please change your Zoom account first/last name to first name and location (or as you may prefer) to protect and foster the principle of personal anonymity. Please introduce yourself to the hosting staff in private chat upon entry to speed up the process in the future. Thank you for your cooperation as we try to keep these meetings a safe and welcoming place for all.
Zoom Dial-in Information
Use the numbers below to join the meeting via audio only—no video required.
Zoom Dial-in Information
Use the numbers below to join the meeting via audio only—no video required.
USA
+13126266799,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (Chicago)
+16699006833,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (San Jose)
+13462487799,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (Houston)
+16465588656,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (New York)
+12532208782,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (Tacoma)
United Kingdom
+443300885830,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+441314601196,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+442080806591,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+442080806592,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
Australia
+61872001149,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+61370182005,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+61861193900,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
Additional Numbers
A more comprehensive list of Zoom international Dial-in Numbers can be by clicking below:
Sample Schedule
This schedule offers a general overview of when meetings typically take place throughout the week. While meeting chairs and topics often rotate, the time blocks themselves remain fairly consistent. A few core meetings that never change are highlighted for easy reference. Please note: this is not a detailed daily calendar, but a reliable guide to our usual meeting rhythm.
We are an open meeting—everyone is welcome, whether you’re just curious, new to recovery, or long-time fellowship. If one meeting doesn’t quite resonate, we encourage you to come back and try another. Every meeting has its own flavor, and you just might find the one that speaks to you next.
TIME (in US Eastern) MEETING TOPIC
12:00 AM – 01:30 AM Chair’s Choice
01:30 AM – 03:00 AM Chair’s Choice
03:00 AM – 03:30 AM
Open Fellowship / Parking Lot
03:30 AM – 05:00 AM Chair’s Choice
03:30 AM – 06:00 AM Chair’s Choice
05:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Daily Reflections
06:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Thought for the Day
07:00 AM – 8:00 AM Chair’s Choice
08:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Gratitude Hour
(Monday – Friday) / Chair’s Choice (Saturday & Sunday)
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM Chair’s Choice
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Chair’s Choice
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Chair’s Choice
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM
Newcomers at Noon (Speaker Meeting)
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Chair’s Choice
02:00 PM – 03:00 PM Chair’s Choice
03:00 PM – 04:00 PM Chair’s Choice
04:00 PM – 05:00 PM Chair’s Choice
05:00 PM – 06:00 PM Chair’s Choice
06:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Mix at Six (Speaker Meeting)
07:00 PM – 08:00 PM Chair’s Choice
08:00 PM – 09:00 PM Chair’s Choice
09:00 PM – 10:00 PM Chair’s Choice
10:00 PM – 11:00 PM Chair’s Choice
Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast – AA Mass Media in American Sign Language
Historic First for Deaf Alcoholics in Alcoholics Anonymous
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
For the first time in the history of Alcoholics Anonymous, Deaf alcoholics can share their recovery stories with other Deaf alcoholics through mass media in American Sign Language (ASL).
Platform: Grapevine & La Viña YouTube Channel
What is a Vodcast? A vodcast (video podcast) is online video content that combines the accessibility of podcasts with visual elements essential for American Sign Language communication.
Use this link to access the Vodcast.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKuECogGrrA&list=PL32cyZpp2liBOcLY6M6rEh1qFL7MKSFI7
HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE
This represents the first mass media forum for Deaf alcoholics to share recovery stories with other Deaf alcoholics in American Sign Language. Previously, AA Access Committees hired interpreters to translate Deaf persons’ stories into English audio recordings or written English for Grapevine magazine or the Box 459 newsletter.
FUNDING & SUPPORT
Financial Responsibility: The Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast team funds the ASL vodcast project, including video production and interpreter services
Grapevine’s Role: Provides guidance and platform for publishing vodcasts on their YouTube channel
Guidelines Available: Written guidelines help AA Access Committees work with Deaf alcoholics and the Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast team to create submission-ready videos
GET INVOLVED
AA Access Committees interested in learning more about this groundbreaking initiative or supporting Deaf alcoholics in sharing their stories can contact the Deaf Vodcast Team.
Contact: [email protected]
RESOURCES
AA Grapevine: https://www.aagrapevine.org
AA La Viña: https://www.aalavina.org
Grapevine & La Viña YouTube: Search ‘AA Grapevine’ on YouTube
ABOUT ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Note: This initiative represents a significant step forward in making AA accessible to the Deaf community through their primary language – American Sign Language.
Disclaimer: The Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast project operates in accordance with AA traditions regarding anonymity and is independently funded by the Deaf Vodcast team. For questions about AA’s general accessibility services, contact your local AA Access Committee.
Alcoholics Anonymous HomeGroup
Open AA Meeting
Weekdays and Weekends – 24/7
Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. Our platform is open 24/7, offering support and connection any time of day or night. We are an open meeting, which means everyone is welcome—whether you’re just curious, newly exploring recovery, or have been part of the fellowship for years. We encourage you to keep join us and see what we’re all about. You belong here.
Zoom passcode: 624101
NOTICE: We have enabled the Zoom “waiting room” feature for the safety of our group members. Please be patient. If you have not already done so, please change your Zoom account first/last name to first name and location (or as you may prefer) to protect and foster the principle of personal anonymity. Please introduce yourself to the hosting staff in private chat upon entry to speed up the process in the future. Thank you for your cooperation as we try to keep these meetings a safe and welcoming place for all.
Zoom Dial-in Information
Use the numbers below to join the meeting via audio only—no video required.
Zoom Dial-in Information
Use the numbers below to join the meeting via audio only—no video required.
USA
+13126266799,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (Chicago)
+16699006833,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (San Jose)
+13462487799,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (Houston)
+16465588656,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (New York)
+12532208782,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (Tacoma)
United Kingdom
+443300885830,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+441314601196,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+442080806591,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+442080806592,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
Australia
+61872001149,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+61370182005,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+61861193900,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
Additional Numbers
A more comprehensive list of Zoom international Dial-in Numbers can be by clicking below:
Sample Schedule
This schedule offers a general overview of when meetings typically take place throughout the week. While meeting chairs and topics often rotate, the time blocks themselves remain fairly consistent. A few core meetings that never change are highlighted for easy reference. Please note: this is not a detailed daily calendar, but a reliable guide to our usual meeting rhythm.
We are an open meeting—everyone is welcome, whether you’re just curious, new to recovery, or long-time fellowship. If one meeting doesn’t quite resonate, we encourage you to come back and try another. Every meeting has its own flavor, and you just might find the one that speaks to you next.
TIME (in US Eastern) MEETING TOPIC
12:00 AM – 01:30 AM Chair’s Choice
01:30 AM – 03:00 AM Chair’s Choice
03:00 AM – 03:30 AM
Open Fellowship / Parking Lot
03:30 AM – 05:00 AM Chair’s Choice
03:30 AM – 06:00 AM Chair’s Choice
05:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Daily Reflections
06:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Thought for the Day
07:00 AM – 8:00 AM Chair’s Choice
08:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Gratitude Hour
(Monday – Friday) / Chair’s Choice (Saturday & Sunday)
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM Chair’s Choice
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Chair’s Choice
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Chair’s Choice
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM
Newcomers at Noon (Speaker Meeting)
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Chair’s Choice
02:00 PM – 03:00 PM Chair’s Choice
03:00 PM – 04:00 PM Chair’s Choice
04:00 PM – 05:00 PM Chair’s Choice
05:00 PM – 06:00 PM Chair’s Choice
06:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Mix at Six (Speaker Meeting)
07:00 PM – 08:00 PM Chair’s Choice
08:00 PM – 09:00 PM Chair’s Choice
09:00 PM – 10:00 PM Chair’s Choice
10:00 PM – 11:00 PM Chair’s Choice
FIRST WINNIPEG SOS
Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) · Save Our Selves
Peer-Led Addiction Recovery Support · Secular · Free · Anonymous
“We take personal responsibility for our own sobriety and make abstinence our priority.”
VIRTUAL PEER SUPPORT MEETINGS — ZOOM
First Winnipeg SOS holds free, anonymous peer support meetings every week on Zoom — open to anyone seeking support for sobriety and addiction recovery. No registration is required. Join directly using the Zoom credentials below. You do not have to share at any meeting; you are always welcome to listen and find comfort in hearing others’ experiences.
Tuesday Recovery Meeting
Meets every Tuesday, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT). Open to all. Join on Zoom using the access credentials below. Free and anonymous.
Thursday Recovery Meeting
Meets every Thursday, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT). Open to all. Join on Zoom using the access credentials below. Free and anonymous.
Saturday Recovery Meeting
Meets every Saturday, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT). Open to all. Also held simultaneously in person in Winnipeg. Join on Zoom using the access credentials below. Free and anonymous.
Sunday Recovery Meeting (Every Other Sunday)
Meets every other Sunday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PT (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CT). In April 2026: April 12 and April 26. Open to all. Join on Zoom using the access credentials below. Free and anonymous.
HOW TO JOIN — ZOOM ACCESS (ALL MEETINGS):
Zoom Meeting ID: 824 1987 3024
Passcode: 2020
Open the Zoom app or visit zoom.us/join, enter the Meeting ID and Passcode above to connect.
Questions? Email: [email protected]
IN-PERSON MEETINGS (WINNIPEG, MANITOBA — REFERENCE)
First Winnipeg SOS also holds in-person meetings at three Winnipeg locations. Just show up — no registration required.
Wednesdays · 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM CT · Fort Rouge Leisure Centre, Multipurpose Room — 625 Osborne St, Winnipeg
Thursdays · 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT · Riverpoint Centre – AFM — 146 Magnus Ave, Winnipeg
Saturdays · 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT · Adult Education Centre — 1747 Main St, Winnipeg (also on Zoom simultaneously)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
First Winnipeg SOS Website — Main website with meeting schedule, contact information, and recovery resources
Meeting Schedule — First Winnipeg SOS — Full weekly meeting schedule including all Zoom and in-person times
Addiction Support & Resources — First Winnipeg SOS — Curated addiction support information and community resources
ABOUT FIRST WINNIPEG SOS
First Winnipeg SOS is a non-profit, anonymous, secular addiction peer support organization founded in July 2013 in Winnipeg, Manitoba — making it one of Winnipeg’s first secular recovery groups with more than 12 years of experience supporting people in recovery. The organization is part of the broader Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) movement, originally founded in California in 1985 by James Christopher. First Winnipeg SOS takes a self-empowerment approach to recovery, promoting healthy skepticism, critical thinking, and personal responsibility for sobriety, while respecting recovery in any form regardless of the path by which it is achieved.
DISCLAIMER: Information is solely shared as a courtesy. Not a substitute for legal advice, professional treatment, or emergency services. If a child or person is in immediate danger, call 911 or contact local law enforcement. For mental health or substance use emergencies, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Seek guidance from a qualified medical or mental health professional for personalized care.
Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast – AA Mass Media in American Sign Language
Historic First for Deaf Alcoholics in Alcoholics Anonymous
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
For the first time in the history of Alcoholics Anonymous, Deaf alcoholics can share their recovery stories with other Deaf alcoholics through mass media in American Sign Language (ASL).
Platform: Grapevine & La Viña YouTube Channel
What is a Vodcast? A vodcast (video podcast) is online video content that combines the accessibility of podcasts with visual elements essential for American Sign Language communication.
Use this link to access the Vodcast.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKuECogGrrA&list=PL32cyZpp2liBOcLY6M6rEh1qFL7MKSFI7
HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE
This represents the first mass media forum for Deaf alcoholics to share recovery stories with other Deaf alcoholics in American Sign Language. Previously, AA Access Committees hired interpreters to translate Deaf persons’ stories into English audio recordings or written English for Grapevine magazine or the Box 459 newsletter.
FUNDING & SUPPORT
Financial Responsibility: The Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast team funds the ASL vodcast project, including video production and interpreter services
Grapevine’s Role: Provides guidance and platform for publishing vodcasts on their YouTube channel
Guidelines Available: Written guidelines help AA Access Committees work with Deaf alcoholics and the Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast team to create submission-ready videos
GET INVOLVED
AA Access Committees interested in learning more about this groundbreaking initiative or supporting Deaf alcoholics in sharing their stories can contact the Deaf Vodcast Team.
Contact: [email protected]
RESOURCES
AA Grapevine: https://www.aagrapevine.org
AA La Viña: https://www.aalavina.org
Grapevine & La Viña YouTube: Search ‘AA Grapevine’ on YouTube
ABOUT ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Note: This initiative represents a significant step forward in making AA accessible to the Deaf community through their primary language – American Sign Language.
Disclaimer: The Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast project operates in accordance with AA traditions regarding anonymity and is independently funded by the Deaf Vodcast team. For questions about AA’s general accessibility services, contact your local AA Access Committee.
Alcoholics Anonymous HomeGroup
Open AA Meeting
Weekdays and Weekends – 24/7
Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. Our platform is open 24/7, offering support and connection any time of day or night. We are an open meeting, which means everyone is welcome—whether you’re just curious, newly exploring recovery, or have been part of the fellowship for years. We encourage you to keep join us and see what we’re all about. You belong here.
Zoom passcode: 624101
NOTICE: We have enabled the Zoom “waiting room” feature for the safety of our group members. Please be patient. If you have not already done so, please change your Zoom account first/last name to first name and location (or as you may prefer) to protect and foster the principle of personal anonymity. Please introduce yourself to the hosting staff in private chat upon entry to speed up the process in the future. Thank you for your cooperation as we try to keep these meetings a safe and welcoming place for all.
Zoom Dial-in Information
Use the numbers below to join the meeting via audio only—no video required.
Zoom Dial-in Information
Use the numbers below to join the meeting via audio only—no video required.
USA
+13126266799,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (Chicago)
+16699006833,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (San Jose)
+13462487799,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (Houston)
+16465588656,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (New York)
+12532208782,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (Tacoma)
United Kingdom
+443300885830,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+441314601196,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+442080806591,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+442080806592,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
Australia
+61872001149,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+61370182005,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+61861193900,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
Additional Numbers
A more comprehensive list of Zoom international Dial-in Numbers can be by clicking below:
Sample Schedule
This schedule offers a general overview of when meetings typically take place throughout the week. While meeting chairs and topics often rotate, the time blocks themselves remain fairly consistent. A few core meetings that never change are highlighted for easy reference. Please note: this is not a detailed daily calendar, but a reliable guide to our usual meeting rhythm.
We are an open meeting—everyone is welcome, whether you’re just curious, new to recovery, or long-time fellowship. If one meeting doesn’t quite resonate, we encourage you to come back and try another. Every meeting has its own flavor, and you just might find the one that speaks to you next.
TIME (in US Eastern) MEETING TOPIC
12:00 AM – 01:30 AM Chair’s Choice
01:30 AM – 03:00 AM Chair’s Choice
03:00 AM – 03:30 AM
Open Fellowship / Parking Lot
03:30 AM – 05:00 AM Chair’s Choice
03:30 AM – 06:00 AM Chair’s Choice
05:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Daily Reflections
06:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Thought for the Day
07:00 AM – 8:00 AM Chair’s Choice
08:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Gratitude Hour
(Monday – Friday) / Chair’s Choice (Saturday & Sunday)
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM Chair’s Choice
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Chair’s Choice
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Chair’s Choice
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM
Newcomers at Noon (Speaker Meeting)
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Chair’s Choice
02:00 PM – 03:00 PM Chair’s Choice
03:00 PM – 04:00 PM Chair’s Choice
04:00 PM – 05:00 PM Chair’s Choice
05:00 PM – 06:00 PM Chair’s Choice
06:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Mix at Six (Speaker Meeting)
07:00 PM – 08:00 PM Chair’s Choice
08:00 PM – 09:00 PM Chair’s Choice
09:00 PM – 10:00 PM Chair’s Choice
10:00 PM – 11:00 PM Chair’s Choice
Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast – AA Mass Media in American Sign Language
Historic First for Deaf Alcoholics in Alcoholics Anonymous
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
For the first time in the history of Alcoholics Anonymous, Deaf alcoholics can share their recovery stories with other Deaf alcoholics through mass media in American Sign Language (ASL).
Platform: Grapevine & La Viña YouTube Channel
What is a Vodcast? A vodcast (video podcast) is online video content that combines the accessibility of podcasts with visual elements essential for American Sign Language communication.
Use this link to access the Vodcast.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKuECogGrrA&list=PL32cyZpp2liBOcLY6M6rEh1qFL7MKSFI7
HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE
This represents the first mass media forum for Deaf alcoholics to share recovery stories with other Deaf alcoholics in American Sign Language. Previously, AA Access Committees hired interpreters to translate Deaf persons’ stories into English audio recordings or written English for Grapevine magazine or the Box 459 newsletter.
FUNDING & SUPPORT
Financial Responsibility: The Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast team funds the ASL vodcast project, including video production and interpreter services
Grapevine’s Role: Provides guidance and platform for publishing vodcasts on their YouTube channel
Guidelines Available: Written guidelines help AA Access Committees work with Deaf alcoholics and the Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast team to create submission-ready videos
GET INVOLVED
AA Access Committees interested in learning more about this groundbreaking initiative or supporting Deaf alcoholics in sharing their stories can contact the Deaf Vodcast Team.
Contact: [email protected]
RESOURCES
AA Grapevine: https://www.aagrapevine.org
AA La Viña: https://www.aalavina.org
Grapevine & La Viña YouTube: Search ‘AA Grapevine’ on YouTube
ABOUT ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Note: This initiative represents a significant step forward in making AA accessible to the Deaf community through their primary language – American Sign Language.
Disclaimer: The Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast project operates in accordance with AA traditions regarding anonymity and is independently funded by the Deaf Vodcast team. For questions about AA’s general accessibility services, contact your local AA Access Committee.
Alcoholics Anonymous HomeGroup
Open AA Meeting
Weekdays and Weekends – 24/7
Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. Our platform is open 24/7, offering support and connection any time of day or night. We are an open meeting, which means everyone is welcome—whether you’re just curious, newly exploring recovery, or have been part of the fellowship for years. We encourage you to keep join us and see what we’re all about. You belong here.
Zoom passcode: 624101
NOTICE: We have enabled the Zoom “waiting room” feature for the safety of our group members. Please be patient. If you have not already done so, please change your Zoom account first/last name to first name and location (or as you may prefer) to protect and foster the principle of personal anonymity. Please introduce yourself to the hosting staff in private chat upon entry to speed up the process in the future. Thank you for your cooperation as we try to keep these meetings a safe and welcoming place for all.
Zoom Dial-in Information
Use the numbers below to join the meeting via audio only—no video required.
Zoom Dial-in Information
Use the numbers below to join the meeting via audio only—no video required.
USA
+13126266799,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (Chicago)
+16699006833,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (San Jose)
+13462487799,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (Houston)
+16465588656,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (New York)
+12532208782,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (Tacoma)
United Kingdom
+443300885830,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+441314601196,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+442080806591,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+442080806592,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
Australia
+61872001149,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+61370182005,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+61861193900,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
Additional Numbers
A more comprehensive list of Zoom international Dial-in Numbers can be by clicking below:
Sample Schedule
This schedule offers a general overview of when meetings typically take place throughout the week. While meeting chairs and topics often rotate, the time blocks themselves remain fairly consistent. A few core meetings that never change are highlighted for easy reference. Please note: this is not a detailed daily calendar, but a reliable guide to our usual meeting rhythm.
We are an open meeting—everyone is welcome, whether you’re just curious, new to recovery, or long-time fellowship. If one meeting doesn’t quite resonate, we encourage you to come back and try another. Every meeting has its own flavor, and you just might find the one that speaks to you next.
TIME (in US Eastern) MEETING TOPIC
12:00 AM – 01:30 AM Chair’s Choice
01:30 AM – 03:00 AM Chair’s Choice
03:00 AM – 03:30 AM
Open Fellowship / Parking Lot
03:30 AM – 05:00 AM Chair’s Choice
03:30 AM – 06:00 AM Chair’s Choice
05:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Daily Reflections
06:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Thought for the Day
07:00 AM – 8:00 AM Chair’s Choice
08:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Gratitude Hour
(Monday – Friday) / Chair’s Choice (Saturday & Sunday)
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM Chair’s Choice
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Chair’s Choice
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Chair’s Choice
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM
Newcomers at Noon (Speaker Meeting)
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Chair’s Choice
02:00 PM – 03:00 PM Chair’s Choice
03:00 PM – 04:00 PM Chair’s Choice
04:00 PM – 05:00 PM Chair’s Choice
05:00 PM – 06:00 PM Chair’s Choice
06:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Mix at Six (Speaker Meeting)
07:00 PM – 08:00 PM Chair’s Choice
08:00 PM – 09:00 PM Chair’s Choice
09:00 PM – 10:00 PM Chair’s Choice
10:00 PM – 11:00 PM Chair’s Choice
FIRST WINNIPEG SOS
Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) · Save Our Selves
Peer-Led Addiction Recovery Support · Secular · Free · Anonymous
“We take personal responsibility for our own sobriety and make abstinence our priority.”
VIRTUAL PEER SUPPORT MEETINGS — ZOOM
First Winnipeg SOS holds free, anonymous peer support meetings every week on Zoom — open to anyone seeking support for sobriety and addiction recovery. No registration is required. Join directly using the Zoom credentials below. You do not have to share at any meeting; you are always welcome to listen and find comfort in hearing others’ experiences.
Tuesday Recovery Meeting
Meets every Tuesday, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT). Open to all. Join on Zoom using the access credentials below. Free and anonymous.
Thursday Recovery Meeting
Meets every Thursday, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT). Open to all. Join on Zoom using the access credentials below. Free and anonymous.
Saturday Recovery Meeting
Meets every Saturday, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT). Open to all. Also held simultaneously in person in Winnipeg. Join on Zoom using the access credentials below. Free and anonymous.
Sunday Recovery Meeting (Every Other Sunday)
Meets every other Sunday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PT (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CT). In April 2026: April 12 and April 26. Open to all. Join on Zoom using the access credentials below. Free and anonymous.
HOW TO JOIN — ZOOM ACCESS (ALL MEETINGS):
Zoom Meeting ID: 824 1987 3024
Passcode: 2020
Open the Zoom app or visit zoom.us/join, enter the Meeting ID and Passcode above to connect.
Questions? Email: [email protected]
IN-PERSON MEETINGS (WINNIPEG, MANITOBA — REFERENCE)
First Winnipeg SOS also holds in-person meetings at three Winnipeg locations. Just show up — no registration required.
Wednesdays · 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM CT · Fort Rouge Leisure Centre, Multipurpose Room — 625 Osborne St, Winnipeg
Thursdays · 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT · Riverpoint Centre – AFM — 146 Magnus Ave, Winnipeg
Saturdays · 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CT · Adult Education Centre — 1747 Main St, Winnipeg (also on Zoom simultaneously)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
First Winnipeg SOS Website — Main website with meeting schedule, contact information, and recovery resources
Meeting Schedule — First Winnipeg SOS — Full weekly meeting schedule including all Zoom and in-person times
Addiction Support & Resources — First Winnipeg SOS — Curated addiction support information and community resources
ABOUT FIRST WINNIPEG SOS
First Winnipeg SOS is a non-profit, anonymous, secular addiction peer support organization founded in July 2013 in Winnipeg, Manitoba — making it one of Winnipeg’s first secular recovery groups with more than 12 years of experience supporting people in recovery. The organization is part of the broader Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) movement, originally founded in California in 1985 by James Christopher. First Winnipeg SOS takes a self-empowerment approach to recovery, promoting healthy skepticism, critical thinking, and personal responsibility for sobriety, while respecting recovery in any form regardless of the path by which it is achieved.
DISCLAIMER: Information is solely shared as a courtesy. Not a substitute for legal advice, professional treatment, or emergency services. If a child or person is in immediate danger, call 911 or contact local law enforcement. For mental health or substance use emergencies, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Seek guidance from a qualified medical or mental health professional for personalized care.
Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast – AA Mass Media in American Sign Language
Historic First for Deaf Alcoholics in Alcoholics Anonymous
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
For the first time in the history of Alcoholics Anonymous, Deaf alcoholics can share their recovery stories with other Deaf alcoholics through mass media in American Sign Language (ASL).
Platform: Grapevine & La Viña YouTube Channel
What is a Vodcast? A vodcast (video podcast) is online video content that combines the accessibility of podcasts with visual elements essential for American Sign Language communication.
Use this link to access the Vodcast.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKuECogGrrA&list=PL32cyZpp2liBOcLY6M6rEh1qFL7MKSFI7
HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE
This represents the first mass media forum for Deaf alcoholics to share recovery stories with other Deaf alcoholics in American Sign Language. Previously, AA Access Committees hired interpreters to translate Deaf persons’ stories into English audio recordings or written English for Grapevine magazine or the Box 459 newsletter.
FUNDING & SUPPORT
Financial Responsibility: The Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast team funds the ASL vodcast project, including video production and interpreter services
Grapevine’s Role: Provides guidance and platform for publishing vodcasts on their YouTube channel
Guidelines Available: Written guidelines help AA Access Committees work with Deaf alcoholics and the Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast team to create submission-ready videos
GET INVOLVED
AA Access Committees interested in learning more about this groundbreaking initiative or supporting Deaf alcoholics in sharing their stories can contact the Deaf Vodcast Team.
Contact: [email protected]
RESOURCES
AA Grapevine: https://www.aagrapevine.org
AA La Viña: https://www.aalavina.org
Grapevine & La Viña YouTube: Search ‘AA Grapevine’ on YouTube
ABOUT ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Note: This initiative represents a significant step forward in making AA accessible to the Deaf community through their primary language – American Sign Language.
Disclaimer: The Deaf Alcoholic Vodcast project operates in accordance with AA traditions regarding anonymity and is independently funded by the Deaf Vodcast team. For questions about AA’s general accessibility services, contact your local AA Access Committee.
Alcoholics Anonymous HomeGroup
Open AA Meeting
Weekdays and Weekends – 24/7
Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. Our platform is open 24/7, offering support and connection any time of day or night. We are an open meeting, which means everyone is welcome—whether you’re just curious, newly exploring recovery, or have been part of the fellowship for years. We encourage you to keep join us and see what we’re all about. You belong here.
Zoom passcode: 624101
NOTICE: We have enabled the Zoom “waiting room” feature for the safety of our group members. Please be patient. If you have not already done so, please change your Zoom account first/last name to first name and location (or as you may prefer) to protect and foster the principle of personal anonymity. Please introduce yourself to the hosting staff in private chat upon entry to speed up the process in the future. Thank you for your cooperation as we try to keep these meetings a safe and welcoming place for all.
Zoom Dial-in Information
Use the numbers below to join the meeting via audio only—no video required.
Zoom Dial-in Information
Use the numbers below to join the meeting via audio only—no video required.
USA
+13126266799,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (Chicago)
+16699006833,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (San Jose)
+13462487799,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (Houston)
+16465588656,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (New York)
+12532208782,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101# (Tacoma)
United Kingdom
+443300885830,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+441314601196,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+442080806591,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+442080806592,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
Australia
+61872001149,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+61370182005,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
+61861193900,,2020061935#,,,,,,0#,,624101#
Additional Numbers
A more comprehensive list of Zoom international Dial-in Numbers can be by clicking below:
Sample Schedule
This schedule offers a general overview of when meetings typically take place throughout the week. While meeting chairs and topics often rotate, the time blocks themselves remain fairly consistent. A few core meetings that never change are highlighted for easy reference. Please note: this is not a detailed daily calendar, but a reliable guide to our usual meeting rhythm.
We are an open meeting—everyone is welcome, whether you’re just curious, new to recovery, or long-time fellowship. If one meeting doesn’t quite resonate, we encourage you to come back and try another. Every meeting has its own flavor, and you just might find the one that speaks to you next.
TIME (in US Eastern) MEETING TOPIC
12:00 AM – 01:30 AM Chair’s Choice
01:30 AM – 03:00 AM Chair’s Choice
03:00 AM – 03:30 AM
Open Fellowship / Parking Lot
03:30 AM – 05:00 AM Chair’s Choice
03:30 AM – 06:00 AM Chair’s Choice
05:00 AM – 6:00 AM
Daily Reflections
06:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Thought for the Day
07:00 AM – 8:00 AM Chair’s Choice
08:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Gratitude Hour
(Monday – Friday) / Chair’s Choice (Saturday & Sunday)
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM Chair’s Choice
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Chair’s Choice
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Chair’s Choice
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM
Newcomers at Noon (Speaker Meeting)
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Chair’s Choice
02:00 PM – 03:00 PM Chair’s Choice
03:00 PM – 04:00 PM Chair’s Choice
04:00 PM – 05:00 PM Chair’s Choice
05:00 PM – 06:00 PM Chair’s Choice
06:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Mix at Six (Speaker Meeting)
07:00 PM – 08:00 PM Chair’s Choice
08:00 PM – 09:00 PM Chair’s Choice
09:00 PM – 10:00 PM Chair’s Choice
10:00 PM – 11:00 PM Chair’s Choice
StepChat
Recovery Chat Room
Early Birds Open A. A. Meeting
Fridays – 3:00 AM PST
Register to Attend
https://www.stepchat.com/chat/room1.htm
To Attend A Meeting In a Chat Room
When you first log on you will be in The Lounge which is not a meeting room, but open chat fellowship available 24/7 to members of all 12-step groups.
To go to the meeting rooms from The Lounge, click on the 3-dot menu icon at the top left of the chat screen, then click on the meeting room you wish to enter. If you don’t see the 3 dots, click the ESC key or swipe from the left if you are on a mobile device.
Tips for Chat Meetings
There is no real protocol for “informal” chat gatherings in our open chat rooms, but in our meeting rooms, we try to keep it as much of a face-to-face meeting as possible. Just as in a face-to-face meeting, we do not interrupt the person who is “speaking” or crosstalk after they are done.
Also, as in a face-to-face meeting, someone serves as the “chairperson” who opens the meetings, picks a topic and helps keep the meeting focused on the topic discussion as members take turn sharing on the topic.
Some of our meetings have a “greeter” who sends a private message to any late-comers to the meeting to welcome them and tell them the topics of discussion. If the late-comer is new to online meetings, the greeter may also explain briefly how meetings work (see below).
NOTE: To send someone a private message during the meeting, click on their name in the members’ list to the right of the chat window. To receive a private message, click on the name of the person who sent it.
If you wish to share, type an exclamation point like this: !. It’s like raising your hand.
The chair of the meeting will then call on the next person to share. In our chat rooms, it is best to type short lines followed by “. . .” which indicates that you are not finished. Like this:
One of the best tools I have found …
When I find myself under stress …
Is the Serenity Prayer … [done]
The [done] at the ends shows that you are finished, and the chairperson then will call on the next person to share.
That’s it. Those simple tools can keep things orderly even in a full chat room.
For instructions on how to log on to the chat rooms, please see this page.
StepChat
Noon A.A. Meeting
Fridays – 9:00 AM PST
Register to Attend
https://www.stepchat.com/chat/room1.htm
To Attend A Meeting In a Chat Room
When you first log on you will be in The Lounge which is not a meeting room, but open chat fellowship available 24/7 to members of all 12-step groups.
To go to the meeting rooms from The Lounge, click on the 3-dot menu icon at the top left of the chat screen, then click on the meeting room you wish to enter. If you don’t see the 3 dots, click the ESC key or swipe from the left if you are on a mobile device.
Tips for Chat Meetings
There is no real protocol for “informal” chat gatherings in our open chat rooms, but in our meeting rooms, we try to keep it as much of a face-to-face meeting as possible. Just as in a face-to-face meeting, we do not interrupt the person who is “speaking” or crosstalk after they are done.
Also, as in a face-to-face meeting, someone serves as the “chairperson” who opens the meetings, picks a topic and helps keep the meeting focused on the topic discussion as members take turn sharing on the topic.
Some of our meetings have a “greeter” who sends a private message to any late-comers to the meeting to welcome them and tell them the topics of discussion. If the late-comer is new to online meetings, the greeter may also explain briefly how meetings work (see below).
NOTE: To send someone a private message during the meeting, click on their name in the members’ list to the right of the chat window. To receive a private message, click on the name of the person who sent it.
If you wish to share, type an exclamation point like this: !. It’s like raising your hand.
The chair of the meeting will then call on the next person to share. In our chat rooms, it is best to type short lines followed by “. . .” which indicates that you are not finished. Like this:
One of the best tools I have found …
When I find myself under stress …
Is the Serenity Prayer … [done]
The [done] at the ends shows that you are finished, and the chairperson then will call on the next person to share.
That’s it. Those simple tools can keep things orderly even in a full chat room.
For instructions on how to log on to the chat rooms, please see this page.
StepChat
Recovery Chat Room
A. A. Step Study Meeting
Fridays – 3:00 PM PST
Register to Attend
https://www.stepchat.com/chat/room1.htm
To Attend A Meeting In a Chat Room
When you first log on you will be in The Lounge which is not a meeting room, but open chat fellowship available 24/7 to members of all 12-step groups.
To go to the meeting rooms from The Lounge, click on the 3-dot menu icon at the top left of the chat screen, then click on the meeting room you wish to enter. If you don’t see the 3 dots, click the ESC key or swipe from the left if you are on a mobile device.
Tips for Chat Meetings
There is no real protocol for “informal” chat gatherings in our open chat rooms, but in our meeting rooms, we try to keep it as much of a face-to-face meeting as possible. Just as in a face-to-face meeting, we do not interrupt the person who is “speaking” or crosstalk after they are done.
Also, as in a face-to-face meeting, someone serves as the “chairperson” who opens the meetings, picks a topic and helps keep the meeting focused on the topic discussion as members take turn sharing on the topic.
Some of our meetings have a “greeter” who sends a private message to any late-comers to the meeting to welcome them and tell them the topics of discussion. If the late-comer is new to online meetings, the greeter may also explain briefly how meetings work (see below).
NOTE: To send someone a private message during the meeting, click on their name in the members’ list to the right of the chat window. To receive a private message, click on the name of the person who sent it.
If you wish to share, type an exclamation point like this: !. It’s like raising your hand.
The chair of the meeting will then call on the next person to share. In our chat rooms, it is best to type short lines followed by “. . .” which indicates that you are not finished. Like this:
One of the best tools I have found …
When I find myself under stress …
Is the Serenity Prayer … [done]
The [done] at the ends shows that you are finished, and the chairperson then will call on the next person to share.
That’s it. Those simple tools can keep things orderly even in a full chat room.
For instructions on how to log on to the chat rooms, please see this page.
StepChat
A. A. Big Book Study Meeting
Fridays -5:30 PM PST
Register to Attend