Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
For people comparing AA options near SE Portland, Welcome Back Again is a weekly Big Book, Open meeting on Wednesday at 6:30 PM. The notes below focus on the local context, arrival details, and meeting-specific fit.
This directory currently lists 163 AA meetings around SE Portland, which can help if you need a nearby backup time or a different format. Across Portland, there are 143 listed Wednesday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is 2901 SE Steele St, Portland, OR 97202, 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: Book Study Newcomers Welcome! Basement, enter from the lower parking area. SW corner door.
- If you are new, getting there a few minutes early makes it easier to ask where the room is.
- 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.