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Welcome to the San Clemente Friendship Center

“If you're not having fun in sobriety it's your own damn fault.”

AA Meeting Place in South Orange County, California
Open 365 days a year

Our Mission

To provide a safe meeting place to assist those persons suffering from the disease of alcoholism, and to promote the recovery, rehabilitation, and prevention of alcoholism.

All Are Welcome Here!
We hold a variety of daily non-denominational recovery meetings, both in-person and online, for alcoholics, addicts, families and visitors.

Types of recovery meetings available here
  • AA Meetings
  • Al-Anon Family Group Meetings
  • CMA Meetings (Crystal Meth Anonymous)
  • CODA Meetings (Co-Dependents Anonymous)
  • DDA Meetings (Dual Diagnosis Meetings)
  • Spanish Language Meetings (en español)
  • Double Winners Meetings
  • OPEN Meetings (anyone can attend, even “normies”)
  • CLOSED Meetings (only for alcoholics, addicts, etc.)
  • Men’s Only Meetings
  • Women’s Only Meetings

AA Meetings in San Clemente

AA Meetings (In-person)

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AA Zoom Meetings

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Location & Hours

Please park on the street!
Our lease does NOT allow use of the parking lot.

We are located at:

San Clemente Friendship Center
929 Calle Negocio
Suite H
San Clemente, CA 92673

Hours of Operation:

We are open 365 days a year.
See meeting schedule for opening times.
The Club opens 30 minutes before each meeting begins.

Upcoming Club Events

Club Events Calendar

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Event Flyer

Big Book

Big Book – Online & In Print

The AA Big Book is the primary text of the program.

You may purchase a physical copy of the AA Big Book from the meeting Secretary. Books are $13.
If you are in need and unable to purchase a Big Book yourself, please see your meeting Secretary.

Read, watch, and listen to the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous here.

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Membership

Become a Member of the Club!

Becoming a member is one of the best and most affordable investments you can make in your recovery.

Why become a Member?

You are helping to keep the Club open and thriving to support other alcoholics who are still suffering.

Becoming a member is a great way to support the long term stability, needs and goals of the San Clemente Friendship Center.

We are not a glum lot!

SCFC offers Annual Memberships for $100 per year.

30 days of Sobriety is required to become a member.

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More about Club Membership

Annual Memberships are $100 per year.
Please read the membership policies for more details.

Membership includes:

  • Birthday Board recognition
  • Every Member receives a fun coffee mug!
  • Members Coffee Mug Wall
  • Logo Coffee Mug
  • A tile to paint and place on the wall with your favorite slogan or saying
  • Discounts on merchandise and club events
  • Full voting privileges
  • Have a voice in the direction and operation of your Club

The most important benefit of membership is the knowledge that you are helping to keep the doors open to other alcoholics who are still suffering.

Membership fees are separate from 7th Tradition donations. Membership fees support the long term operations and goals of the Club while 7th Tradition donations support individual meetings and daily Club operations.

Membership Flyer

Resources & Speakers

AA & Recovery Resources

Speakers

Here we highlight some of our favorite speakers.

Ted Harbach — Somewhere Along the Way

About & Contact

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When to Use This Contact Form

PLEASE DO NOT USE this form to inquire about attending meetings. The Club is open and hosts meetings each and every day of the year.

Click HERE to see our meeting schedule for in-person and Zoom meetings. The schedule is updated regularly and has everything you need to find a meeting for yourself or someone you love.

USE THIS FORM FOR:

  • Inquiring about an open/available meeting time slot to start a new meeting or to move an existing meeting to the Friendship Center
  • Reaching the board regarding a safety or security issue at the club
  • Contacting Lost and Found, etc.
  • Volunteering your time, money, or labor

More About SCFC

SCFC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to providing a safe space for recovery.

Our Mission: To provide a safe meeting place to assist those persons suffering from the disease of alcoholism, and to promote the recovery, rehabilitation, and prevention of alcoholism.

More about SCFC

The California Corporation is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Each Member of the Board is listed on the bulletin board in the hallway of the Club.

The Directors are voted into their positions by the membership. Members must have 30 days continuous sobriety. Members must be current on dues or membership fees to vote. Members are encouraged to attend the annual membership meeting on the 2nd Sunday of July. Board Members are required to have 3 years continuous sobriety.

Monthly Board Meetings are held at 5:30PM on the 2nd Sunday of each month with exception of May in honor of Mother’s day. These meetings are open to all current SCFC registered members. Members are encourage to attend monthly Board meetings to share their questions, ideas or concerns.

If you have business with the Board, please contact us to submit your requests.