AA Meetings Altamont, IL

Monday AA Meetings in Altamont

Tuesday AA Meetings in Altamont

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Wednesday AA Meetings in Altamont

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Thursday AA Meetings in Altamont

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Friday AA Meetings in Altamont

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Saturday AA Meetings in Altamont

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If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Saint Elmo, Saint James, Beecher City, and Mason

Additional local resources: Altamont NA Meetings | Altamont Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

AA is a program organized to help those who struggle from dependence to alcohol achieve sobriety. Attendance is free at an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Altamont, Illinois as the funding is donated from its members.

AA is among the most commonly known programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women overcome their alcohol addiction in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. They are usually small groups of people who share their recovery journey and are there to help new members achieve sobriety.

Selecting An Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Altamont, Illinois

There are a variety different AA meetings in Altamont, Illinois. prior to selecting the meeting that you are going to join, it is important to know the different types of AA meetings and who can attend each one.

Open Meeting of AA – An Open AA Meeting is open to anyone who wants to attend. You do not have to be an alcoholic to go to an open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting. Friends, family, and children can join these meetings.

Closed Meeting of AA – A Closed meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is only for those who have a desire to stop drinking. It is not open to friends or family.

Big Book Meeting – At these meetings, a member will typically read out of the Big Book and then encourage its members to discuss the meeting.

Speaker Meeting – At an AA speaker meeting, a member of AA will tell their story and share their experience, strength, and hope with fellow members of AA. The speaker may or may not take up all of the time and members are often encouraged to share their thoughts before wrapping up.

AA Literature Meeting – A literature meeting typically involves reading from one of the AA approved pieces of literature and an sometimes they open the floor to discussion at the end or a speaker about the literature of topic.

Step Study – An AA step study typically focuses on one or two steps per meeting. This can involve a speaker lead discussion about a particular step, literature reading, and may or may not be followed by a discussion about the step(s).

Meditation Meeting – A Meditation Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting can involve meditation for a portion of the meeting or even the whole time. The meditation may be guided and then followed by a discussion.

Traditions AA Meeting – One or more of the AA traditions will be discussed in thoroughly. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and may or may not be followed by a conversation.

Since each Altamont AA meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Variation of meeting formats is common and you can also find AA meetings in Altamont that do not. We recommend contacting the local AA intergroup to get more information on AA Meetings in Altamont, Illinois, or visiting aa.org to find out more information.

How to Get The Most From an AA Meeting in Altamont, Illinois

The most successful members of Alcoholics Anonymous tend to find success through getting involved in the program. If you are attending your first AA meeting and really want to get sober, we advise following the suggestions of the AA members that have come before you.

It is recommended that you reach your hand out and admit that you need help. Part of staying sober is helping the new people of Alcoholics Anonymous in Altamont stay sober, so people are going to be more than willing to help you not drink too. Stand up, say who you are, admit that you need help.