Mid-Island Intergroup Society
Serving the mid-Island region of Vancouver Island, including Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Parksville, Tofino, Ucluelet and the surrounding areas. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
321 Wallace St. Unit 206B, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5B6
To access central office: Parking is behind the building, direction below to 321 Robson take you to the entrance
Mid-Island Service Centre
Check here regularly for everything AA service related.
The Power of Community in Recovery
Through our Cooperation with Professional Communities (CPC) Committee, we work with professionals to help create safe, understanding spaces for those reaching out for help with alcohol. This video reflects the power of collaboration in supporting recovery:
Ask Me About Service!
Are you interested in giving back to the recovery community but not sure where to start? Click below and we will help!
Help carry the message by printing and placing some posters in the comunity (with permission). Churches, schools, medical facilities are great locations.
Disctict 7 Commitees
Check out the Committee Pages for information on what each Committee is responsible for and volunteer opportunities.
Upccoming Workshops and Area Assemblies
Workshops:
Upcoming Area 79 Assemblies and Conferences
January 2026 Quarterly – Click Here for details
April 2026 Pre-conference Assembly – Click Here for details
2026 Nanaimo AA Rally Planning
The Nanaimo rally is coming up at the end of January. There are many chair/co chair positions available including:
- Catering potluck/dinner co-chair
- Hospitality co-chair
- Registration chair/co-chair
- Recycling chair/co-chair
- Speaker and meetings co-chair
- Decorating co-chair
The committee meetings are the first Sunday of the month at 1:00 at country grocer in chase river.
Next meeting is Sunday, October 5th
Upcoming Events & Announcements
If you have an event and would like to share it let us know by email Nanaimoaa@shaw.ca or by completing the event form.
Also check out our list of events for more information.
It's Here!! D6/7 Monthly Newsletter
Mid-Island Intergroup has put together a Newsletter Committee to resurect the Pass it On monthly newsletter.
It will be full of local recovery information like birthdays, stories and events. Please submit your content requests and upcoming birthdays below.
2025 Alcathon is Coming!!
It’s not Halloween yet but planning has begun for the 2025 Nanaimo Alcathon.
Click the links below to sign up or for more info.
Nanaimo 2026 Rally
District 6 Christmas Dinner & Potluck
December 6th Doors:3:30pm Dinner: 5:30pm Location: St. Stephens 150 Wallace Way, Qualicum Beach
AA and Alanon Christmas Dinner and Potluck
District 6 Holiday Potluck & Skating Party
Doors: 4:30pm Skating: 8pm
Location: 4255 Wallace St., Port Alberni
Holiday Potluck and Skating Party
sobriety Under the sun 2026
Jan 23 – 25 2026
Remaining tickets go back on sale Dec 1st!!
Important Announcements!
Did you know Intergroup accepts personal contributions? We accept e-transfers (nanaimoaa.treasurer@shaw.ca), credit card, cash and cheques. Call the office if you have any questions: 250-753-7513 (please include your group’s name with either e-transfers or cheques)
Intergroup Service Positions Needed!
The Annual General Meeting is June 10 with elections for all Operating Committee Positions!
Intergroup meets the second Tuesday of each month both in-person and online at 6:15 at Coastal Support Services
A new Intergroup Rep Hangout will be at 6pm using the same info below.
Zoom link
Password: Intergroup
District 7 Service positions Needed!
District 7 is looking for A.A members to fill service positions. Multiple positions available.
Hybrid District Meeting 3rd Monday of each month
First Baptist Church, 1650 Waddington Road, Nanaimo
Zoom ID: 879 659 8601
Password: 20212021
District 6
Information
District 6 is back up and running with a full service committee!
For more information such as 7th tradition and meeting locations, click the link below.
Montly District Meeting: 3rd Sunday of every month. Next Meeting Dec 21st, 1-3pm
Echo Fieldhouse- 4200 Wood Ave, Port Alberni ZOOM ID: 853 7349 8475 PW: rule62
Resources
Problems with Drinking?
A.A. has been helping alcoholics recover for more than 80 years. A.A.'s program of recovery is built on the simple foundation of one alcoholic sharing with another. If your drinking is out of control, A.A. can help.
Looking for a Meeting?
Mid-Island Intergroup manages and updates local meeting information for Nanaimo and the surrounding areas.
Need Support?
Connect with Mid-Island Intergroup for referrals and community support. These can include help with attending a meeting for the first time, rides, 12 step calls and general information.
I am responsible...
When anyone, anywhere, reaches out for help, I want the hand of A.A always to be there. And for that: I AM RESPONSIBLE