Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
Sufficient Substitute is listed as a Big Book, Open meeting every Monday at 7:00 PM in the N Portland area of Portland, OR. Use this page to check the schedule, format tags, address, and practical visit details before you go.
This directory currently lists 24 AA meetings around N Portland, which can help if you need a nearby backup time or a different format. Across Portland, there are 140 listed Monday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is 8044 N Richmond Ave, Portland, OR 97203, USA. Use the directions button before leaving, and allow a little extra time for parking, building entrances, elevators, gates, or room changes.
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: Entrance on Central st. Book Study on Monday's! 12 Steps & 12 Traditions
- Give yourself a small time buffer; AA meetings often start promptly.
- 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.