Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
For people comparing AA options near SW Portland, The Central Group is a weekly Open meeting on Monday at 7:00 PM. The notes below focus on the local context, arrival details, and meeting-specific fit.
This directory currently lists 39 AA meetings around SW 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 1200 SW Alder St, Portland, OR 97205, 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. Group note from the listing: Free validated parking in church garage on SW 12th Ave Enter from Alder St.
- Give yourself a small time buffer; AA meetings often start promptly.
- You can sit quietly and listen; sharing is optional.
- 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.