Meeting basics
Planning your visit
Local context
Great Fact Meeting gives Maine residents an early-morning AA option in Portland. It meets on Monday at 7:00 AM, so it can work well for people building a predictable weekly recovery routine.
This directory currently lists 138 AA meetings around Portland, which can help if you need a nearby backup time or a different format. Across Maine, there are 122 listed Monday meetings in this directory.
Getting there
The listed address is 49 Eastern Promenade, Portland, ME 04101, 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
The listing does not include a specialized format tag, so expect a general AA meeting format unless the group announces otherwise. Group note from the listing: Gazebo Fort Allen Park Eastern Prom from May 1 through September 30. Meets daily, rain or shine. (In October, this meeting will resume at Hope Gateway on Woodford St in Portland)
- Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early if this is your first time at the location.
- AA meetings are free, though groups may pass a basket for voluntary contributions.
- 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
Arrive a few minutes early, grab a seat anywhere, and stay after to say hello if you're comfortable. There are no dues or fees — a basket is passed for voluntary contributions. Nobody will make you talk.