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.
About us
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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:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nGP0jRHPec
Disctict 7 Commitees
Check out the Committee Pages for information on what each Committee is responsible for and volunteer opportunities.
Cooperation for Professional Communities/Public Information
Upccoming Workshops and Area Assemblies
Workshops:
April 25 – Heart to Heart: D7 Workshop Series
May – CPC Luncheon, date TBD
Upcoming Area 79 Assemblies and Conferences
Feb 7 – D6 Speaking at non-AA Events Workshop – Click Here for details
April 2026 Pre-conference Assembly – Click Here for details
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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.
Acceptance is the Key
2026 Kamloops Annual Rally
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May 15 – 17 2026
Click here to purchase tickets
Click here for the main events page
Victoria Miracles Rally
April 24-26
Click here for the events page
Click here for the rally website to purchase tickets
D7 Workshop Series:
Heart to Heart
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Join us for an interactive workshop exploring how sharing our stories helps build connection, fellowship, and belonging in AA. Through shared experience, open discussion, and reflection, we’ll look at the many ways we connect—through meetings, sponsorship, service, and showing up for one another.
Click here for a printable poster
Click here for the events page
It’s Here!! D6/7 Monthly Newsletter
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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.
Click here to submit content
Click here to download a printable copy
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.
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Click here for a printable poster
Click here to inquire about service
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 7 information
Service positions
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